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Investment Analyst jobs in Sacramento, CA
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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Requisition ID: 110222 Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with op…
$16.9 - $17.4 per hour
HomeGoods At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development…
$54.72k
The Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court - Eastern District of California is seeking applicants for a Financial Specialist position in our Sacramento office. The position provides an excellent opportunity to launch…
$12 - $16 per hour
Aspire Beyond Marketing is currently interviewing for 1-2 Retail Electronic Sales positions in Sacramento! We are looking to fill these positions by early April. POSITION DUTIES ✔ Complete training on products and servic…
better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to... ...Description AECOM is seeking an Acquisition Support Analyst for one of our offic…
$38.55 - $57.83 per hour
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley Position Overview Provides independent high-level document management to include complex tracking of legal…
$120k - $175k
Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest... ...Description Turner & Townsend is seeking a Risk Cost Analyst to join our Proj…
Distribution Associates / Forklift (Early Shift) We are hiring Distribution Associates. The best fit is someone that has general warehouse, shipping / receiving experience with Forklift Operation. The company is a global…
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Location: BendBoiseMiamiOrangePhiladelphiaSacramentoSpokaneTallahasseeTampaTucson On a rolling basis, we hire transportation analystswith a people-first mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to make a positive…
Distribution Associates / Forklift We are hiring Distribution Associates for both 1st and 2nd shift. The best fit is someone that has general warehouse, shipping / receiving experience with Forklift Operation. The compan…
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What investment analysts earn in Sacramento
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 Sacramento 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
Typical progression
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