Investment analysts

Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors: Universities (NAICS 6113): 16%Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 16%Air transportation (NAICS 481): 14%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 11% 88% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 36% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 64% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 7% for all occupations

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation. Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors: Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 52%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8% 82% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 55% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 45% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 53% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 26% compared to 10% for all occupations

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Financial and investment analysts are employed across various industries, but mostly work at financial institutions such as banks, and investment firms. Applicants who are comfortable with software like Excel, SAP or Enterprise Resource Planning, and financial modelling will have more favourable job prospects. An accounting or finance background and designation (CPA, CFA, etc.) may also be beneficial.Increased application of technology, such as artificial intelligence and automation of routine tasks, may change the role of financial and investment analysts going forward. Individuals in this occupation typically work in larger urban centres, where some of the major financial institutions hold their main offices. As such, demand for these professionals is expected to be highest in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John. Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in New Brunswick: Approximately 900 people work in this occupation. Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors: Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 55%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations83% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 54% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 7% for all occupations