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Corporate Financial Analyst

Overview

Corporate financial analysts analyse business performance and provide advice on project costs and investments.

Description

  • Network with clients to understand their needs and desires.
  • Monitor financial operations and ensure they comply with requirements.
  • Work alongside equity capital market teams to sell shares to the public, creating attractive and profitable deals.
  • Assist legal teams to prepare the company’s disclosure and transaction documents.
  • Finalise transactions and prepare for the announcement of deals.

Entry requirements

  • A Diploma in Accountancy, Banking and Financial Investment, Banking, Insurance and Financial Services N.E.C. (Including Computational Finance) is needed.
  • Get familiar with data visualisation software like Spotfire, Tableau, and Power BI.

Salary

$3,500 – 5,000

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Corporate financial analysts are good decision-makers. With so many variables affecting the market, they're quick to analyse situations and make decisions.

What to expect

Knowing coding languages like Python is a bonus - it's really useful for cleaning data.

Soft
skills

Innovative Problem-Solving

Able to tackle challenges with creativity.

Adaptability

Able to stay flexible with changing environments, regulations, and market conditions.

Communication

Ability to explain financial insights and engage stakeholders.

Project Management

Ability to manage projects, align with business goals, and ensure timely delivery.

Data Analysis

Ability to make sense of data and interpret trends.

Familiarity with Business and Financial Risks

Ability to understand and manage risks for strategic planning.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

Having strong math skills helps when working with numbers, but analytical skills are more important to assess and communicate business performance.

Yes. Corporate financial analysts must be updated with the latest legislations and regulatory practices.

They're usually employed in technology, healthcare, and manufacturing industries.

They may encounter challenges when managing and interpreting large amounts of data, as they must keep up with regulatory changes and communicating information at the same time.

Financial analysts use risk management to reduce potential risks that could impact a company’s financial health.