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Investment Analyst jobs in Chicago, IL
Investment analysts research securities, funds, or deals to support buy and sell decisions. They build valuation models, monitor markets and portfolios, and write up recommendations for portfolio managers.
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who are collaborative, confident and motivated to provide a first-class experience to clients. The J.P. Morgan Outsourced Chief Investment Office ("JPM OCIO") is a dedicated team of investment specialists leveraging the…
Job Description Join our Housing Investments Group within Tax Oriented Investments (TOI) and help drive the financial performance and... ...management of affordable housing investments. As a Portfolio Analyst, you will p…
and delivering extraordinary customer service while maintaining a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a Licensed Investment Professional in J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, you will have the opportunity to dem…
Terms of employment Annual Salary Discussed Upon Interview Type of Work Full Time,Temporary Type of Job Marketing Agency Location USA Illinois Chicago Benefits Bonus, Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Paid Vacation...
Investment Analyst Job Summary As an Investment Analyst, you operate in a team-based environment with responsibilities in performance reporting, investment manager due diligence, asset allocation modeling, and capital ma…
Investment Performance Analyst Job Summary As an Investment Performance Analyst, your primary role is to aggregate, input, calculate, and analyze financial information by producing detailed reports to measure performance…
Senior Acquisitions Analyst Chicago, Illinois Marquette Management, Inc is seeking a Senior Acquisitions Analyst. This position plays a critical role in supporting Marquette’s investment strategy through advanced financi…
Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest busine…
Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Analyst to join our dynamic Mid-Cap Investment Banking team, offering an exceptional opportunity to contribute to high-profile transactions and drive growth…
leadership in financial services product management, blending technology, design, and strategy. As an IDP analyst, you'll rotate through teams in the Commercial and Investment Bank, working on impactful projects while ho…
Consumer Overview Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital... ...shareholder value for our clients. Job Description As an Analyst, you will work on c…
What investment analysts earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $37–$50 | $76k–$103k |
| Mid level | $50–$70 | $103k–$146k |
| Senior | $67–$99 | $140k–$205k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Pitch me a stock or investment idea.
Have one ready with a clear thesis, valuation support, catalysts, and the main risk to your view. Be prepared to defend it under pushback without getting rattled.
Walk me through a DCF.
Move cleanly through free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal value, then note the assumptions the output is most sensitive to. Fluency signals practice.
How do you evaluate whether a company's earnings are high quality?
Mention cash conversion, accruals, one-time items, and revenue recognition choices. Show you read the footnotes, not just the headline number.
Tell me about a call you got wrong.
Own it plainly: what your thesis missed, when you recognized it, and how it changed your process, such as adding a disconfirming-evidence check.
What is your view on the current market environment?
Have an informed, hedged view tied to data — rates, earnings trends, valuations — and acknowledge the counterargument. Curiosity beats bravado.
How do you monitor positions after the initial recommendation?
Describe tracking the thesis, not just the price: key metrics per position, alerts on filings and guidance, and predefined conditions for revisiting the call.
Why this asset class and this firm?
Connect your genuine interest to the firm's strategy and show you know what they hold or invest in. Specific research into the firm reads as seriousness.
Resume tips that move the needle
For investment analysts specifically — generic advice costs you here
Show real analysis output: number of companies covered, memos written, or models built, and the sectors involved.
If you can, cite a recommendation and its outcome with honest framing, including your role in the decision.
Name your data stack — Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ, Python — since desks expect immediate tool fluency.
State CFA progress prominently; it is the most-screened credential in investment roles.
Include a personal research habit, like a tracked paper portfolio or published write-ups, if your professional record is thin.
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