$110k - $130k
Title : Senior Financial Analyst – M&A Integration Company : Technology industry Compensation : $110,000 – $125,000 Location : San Diego, CA About the job A client of ours is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support…
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Investment Analyst jobs in San Diego, 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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Title: Senior Finance Systems Analyst Location: Hybrid in North County San Diego (3 days/week onsite) Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 bonus RSUs About the Company: Established public company seeking a Senior Finance Sy…
Financial Analyst About the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to support the company's core business operations and provide leadership with meaningful financial insights. This role w…
$130.97k - $218.28k
access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT…
position is located in Kearny Mesa, San Diego County. Hours Full Time - Day Shift The position: The Payroll and Financial Analyst is responsible for the timely and accurate calculation and processing of the monthly and s…
$99.74k - $114.7k
flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department. Salary: The hiring salary for the Security & Public Safety Analyst II is starting at $99,738 to $114,698. The full pay range for the Security & Publ…
Agil3 Technology Solutions (A3T), a fast-growing firm, specializes in IT/Digital Modernization, Cyber Security, NextGen IT, and Emerging Technology services. We provide customer-centric services and focus resources to ex…
$90k - $105k
Senior Financial Analyst - High Visibility Opportunity Looking to step into a high-visibility finance role where your analysis directly impacts executive decision-making? Join a leading global technology organization sup…
$72k - $88k
income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit... .... Reporting to the New Accounts Manager, the Client Service Analyst/ Associate…
$72k - $88k
PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of exp…
Senior Acquisition Management Support Specialist – Lead Service Waveforms The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Senior Acquisition Management Specialist supporting our Department of War (DoW) client. The primary focus o…
on-site This role is a key contributor to how senior management, the Board, and investors understand portfolio performance. The Analyst / Senior Analyst will transform leasing, occupancy, and development data into action…
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What investment analysts earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–$54 | $83k–$112k |
| Mid level | $54–$76 | $112k–$159k |
| Senior | $74–$108 | $153k–$224k |
Adjusted for the San Diego 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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