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Investment Analyst jobs in Richmond, VA
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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practice. HDR is currently looking for a Management Consulting Analyst for the Washington D.C. office. Analysts are expected to... ...economic, and land use analyses to inform infrastructure planning, investment, and dev…
DescriptionOur Kforce client, a well-established Fortune 500 located in Richmond, VA, has a need to hire a Senior Analyst, Financial Controls & Compliance professional to support the organization's SOX program, risk asse…
West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238 CarMax, the way your career should be! About this job As an Analyst II in Financial Planning and Analysis, you will be responsible for utilizing operatio…
a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we…
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Overview Principal Financial Analyst As a Principal Financial Analyst on the EPX (“Enterprise Product & Experience”) Finance team you will work for a company that invests in ways to tell stories, view trends, and diagnos…
Overview Senior Associate, Risk Specialist – eComm Surveillance Population Management Capital One is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Senior Associate Risk Specialist to serve as the operational backbone of th…
about how we’re transforming the financing experience and joining our team? About the Opportunity We are seeking a Financial Data Analyst to join our Finance team in a role that spans financial planning & analysis and ca…
our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S.…
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Overview Principal Associate, Risk Specialist Do you like working in the spotlight? Are you ready to work on the front line of a top 10 Bank? Can you build relationships as well as develop and implement innovative soluti…
Title : Information Security Analyst Location : Hybrid in Richmond, VA (2~3 days onsite) Term : 2 Years Contract Available for W2 or 1099, No C2C Job Description: This important role will support information security acr…
Job Description What is the opportunity? Embrace RBC Wealth Management’s core values and inclusive culture as an integral part of our branch serving financial advisors and our clients. By joining RBC, you have the opport…
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What investment analysts earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $33–$45 | $69k–$94k |
| Mid level | $45–$64 | $94k–$134k |
| Senior | $62–$90 | $129k–$188k |
Adjusted for the Richmond market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Valuation (DCF, comps)Financial statement analysisExcel modelingBloomberg or FactSetIndustry researchWritten investment memosPortfolio monitoringPython or SQLPresenting a thesis
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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.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For investment analysts specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Show real analysis output: number of companies covered, memos written, or models built, and the sectors involved.
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If you can, cite a recommendation and its outcome with honest framing, including your role in the decision.
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Name your data stack — Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ, Python — since desks expect immediate tool fluency.
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State CFA progress prominently; it is the most-screened credential in investment roles.
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Include a personal research habit, like a tracked paper portfolio or published write-ups, if your professional record is thin.
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Where this role goes
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