Credit Analyst vs Financial Advisor
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Credit Analyst
$107,700 typical, a year
Most Credit Analysts earn $85,000 to $136,400 a year.
From 389 postings that list pay
1,195 open jobs now
Financial Advisor
$86,000 typical, a year
Most Financial Advisors earn $73,500 to $130,000 a year.
From 1,512 postings that list pay
4,987 open jobs now
Credit Analysts typically earn about $21,700 more a year than Financial Advisors.
What each one does
Credit Analyst
- Analyze financial statements and other data to assess borrower creditworthiness.
- Prepare credit memos and documents to support lending decisions and approvals.
- Monitor existing credit relationships for compliance and performance.
- Review and interpret credit agreements and related legal documents.
- Identify and assess risks associated with new and existing credit transactions.
- Maintain accurate records of credit files and portfolio information.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Financial Advisor
- Meet with clients to understand their financial goals and needs.
- Develop and implement financial plans to help clients achieve their goals.
- Manage investment portfolios and recommend appropriate investment strategies.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients to grow the business.
- Educate clients on financial products and market trends.
- Collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive solutions.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Credit Analyst
Asked for in both
- Risk Management 2 in 10 postings
- Portfolio Management 2 in 10 postings
More common in Credit Analyst postings
- Credit Analysis 7 in 10 postings
- Underwriting 5 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Excel 3 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings
- Financial Statements 3 in 10 postings
- Credit Management 3 in 10 postings
- Business Degree 3 in 10 postings
- Financial Statement Analysis 2 in 10 postings
Financial Advisor
Asked for in both
- Risk Management 2 in 10 postings
- Portfolio Management 2 in 10 postings
More common in Financial Advisor postings
- Bachelor's Degree 4 in 10 postings
- Certified Financial Planner 3 in 10 postings
- Series 66 3 in 10 postings
- Series 7 3 in 10 postings
- Client Relationship 3 in 10 postings
- Client Relationship Management 2 in 10 postings
- Financial Services 2 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Credit Analyst
Credit Manager
Farmers Home FurniturePay not stated SWEETWATER, TNDriver's LicenseAccounts ReceivableDebt RecoveryCustomer ServiceCredit Management +1- $95k - $130k/yrstated NEW YORK, New York, United States of AmericaMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointDue DiligenceValuationMicrosoft Office +4
Asst Credit Manager
42Gears Mobility Systems$70,300 - $91,400/yrstated Manassas Park CBS,VirginiaMicrosoft OfficeCredit AnalysisCredit Management
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
DiversityinwholesalingPay not stated Remote-MISeries 63Series 7FINRA LicensesFINRA- $88,400 - $132,600/yrstated SANTA CLARA, California, United States of AmericaMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft OfficeCoachingFINRA +4
- $83,920 - $125,880/yrstated EAST LOS ANGELES, California, United States of AmericaMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft OfficeFINRACoaching +4
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