$3,813.33 per month
: Investment Administration Specialist The Semi-monthly (per pay period) compensation for this position in FY24 is: $3,813.33 per pay period Location : San Francisco, CA Department: Finance & Accounting Type : Regular, F…
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Investment Analyst jobs in San Francisco, 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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London and Amsterdam. We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Corporate Finance team. This is the strategic, externally... ...including financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, investment banki…
The Analyst program at Union Square Advisors offers candidates the unparalleled opportunity to gain deep domain expertise in M&A and... ...depth industry and company-specific research. We are targeting analysts with at l…
$117k - $161k
profitable growth mode. We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst who will be a key player in and is truly excited about driving... ..., Accounting, or Economics MBA, Big 4 accounting, or investment banking…
$27.88 per hour
Job Location: San Francisco or San Mateo Salary: $27.88 Please note that this is a Temporary 6 month position with a fixed end date from time of hire. Organization Overview Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides inn…
Metis Search are currently partnered with a leading Global Investment Bank who are adding experienced Technology Analysts and Associates to their group in San Francisco. We are looking to connect with applicants with the…
$150k - $240k
Overview A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a Fundamental Equities Data Analyst to join its New York, Stamford, San Francisco, Chicago or Miami offices. The firm is looking for bright, motivated, and…
Description Responsibilities Analyst will focus on Starwood’s Commercial Portfolio, monitoring and reporting asset level performance, identifying potential issues and assisting with existing asset business plan developme…
$102k - $163k
analysis and recommendations to inform strategic and operational decision-making across the company. We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to serve as the primary analytical resource for leaders across our business by div…
Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Analyst to join our dynamic Healthcare team, offering an exceptional... .... Job Summary As an Analyst in the Healthcare in the Investment Banking Division, you…
We are looking to identify a Transactional Corporate M&A Associate Attorney to join our client's growing corporate practice. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney looking to deepen their experience in middle-marke…
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to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, credit and investment analysis, and providing key insights to sen…
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What investment analysts earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $47–$64 | $98k–$133k |
| Mid level | $64–$91 | $133k–$189k |
| Senior | $88–$128 | $182k–$266k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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