NOC 2021 · 11101 · TEER 1
NOC 11101: Financial and investment analysts
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Financial and investment analysts collect and analyze financial information such as economic forecasts, trading volumes and the movement of capital, financial backgrounds of companies, historical performances and future trends of stocks, bonds and other investment instruments to provide financial and investment or financing advice for their company or their company's clients. Their studies and evaluations cover areas such as takeover bids, private placements, mergers or acquisitions. Financial analysts are employed by a wide range of establishments throughout the private and public sector, such as banks, brokerage houses, insurance companies, investment companies, manufacturing firms, trust companies, utility companies and underwriting firms. Investment analysts are employed primarily by brokerage houses and fund management companies.
TEER
TEER 1
Usually needs a university degree
Median wage (Canada)
$43.27 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 11101 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 11101 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 11101 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Financial analysts
- Evaluate financial risks, prepare financial forecasts, financing scenarios and other documents concerning capital management, and write reports and recommendations
- Plan short- and long-term cash flows and assess financial performance
- Analyze investment projects
- Advise on and participate in the financial aspects of contracts and calls for tender
- Follow up on financing projects with financial backers
- Develop, implement and use tools for managing and analyzing financial portfolio
- Prepare a regular risk profile for debt portfolios
- Assist in preparing operating and investment budgets
- Develop and update financial or treasury policies.
- Investment analysts
- Collect financial and investment information about companies, stocks, bonds and other investments using daily stock and bond reports, economic forecasts, trading volumes, financial periodicals, securities manuals, company financial statements and other financial reports and publications
- Examine and analyze financial and investment information collected, including profiles of companies, stock and bond prices, yields and future trends and other investment information
- Provide investment advice and recommendations to clients, senior company officials, pension fund managers, securities agents and associates
- Prepare company, industry and economic outlooks, analytical reports, briefing notes and correspondence.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- chartered financial analyst
- financial analyst
- financial services research associate
- investment analyst
- money market analyst
- portfolio manager
All 27 job titles in NOC 11101
- assistant financial analyst
- bond analyst
- chartered financial analyst
- corporate investment adviser
- cost financial analyst
- finance and commercial affairs analyst
- financial analysis consultant
- financial analyst
- financial services economic analyst
- financial services research associate
- fiscal projections consultant
- investment analyst
- investment consultant
- junior financial analyst
- money market analyst
- mutual fund analyst
- portfolio manager
- regional financial analyst
- securities analyst
- securities research analyst
- senior financial analyst
- senior investment officer
- senior planning and return analyst
- senior planning and yield analyst
- senior treasury analyst
- treasury analyst
- treasury manager
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in commerce, business administration, accounting, finance or economics and on-the-job training and industry courses and programs are usually required.
- A master's degree in business administration (MBA) (concentration in finance) or in finance may be required.
- The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, available through a program conducted by the CFA Institute or an other recognized financial designations (CFP, CIM or others), is usually required.
- Other designations, such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), may be required by some employers.
Additional information
- Progression to management positions, such as securities manager, is possible with experience.
Wages
Wages for NOC 11101 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $28.21 | $43.27 | $72.36 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $38.46 | $43.27 | $58.65 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $28.00 | $37.25 | $51.85 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.00 | $34.87 | $50.26 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $30.00 | $35.81 | $51.85 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $28.85 | $44.00 | $68.68 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $28.21 | $43.27 | $72.36 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $23.08 | $38.46 | $72.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $33.41 | $49.00 | $83.08 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $26.92 | $45.27 | $86.54 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $29.44 | $43.96 | $72.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
Universities (NAICS 6113): 16%
Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 16%
Air transportation (NAICS 481): 14%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 11%
88% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 36% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 64% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 52%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
82% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 55% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 45% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 53% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 26% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Financial and investment analysts are employed across various industries, but mostly work at financial institutions such as banks, and investment firms.
Applicants who are comfortable with software like Excel, SAP or Enterprise Resource Planning, and financial modelling will have more favourable job prospects. An accounting or finance background and designation (CPA, CFA, etc.) may also be beneficial.
Increased application of technology, such as artificial intelligence and automation of routine tasks, may change the role of financial and investment analysts going forward.
Individuals in this occupation typically work in larger urban centres, where some of the major financial institutions hold their main offices. As such, demand for these professionals is expected to be highest in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John.
Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in New Brunswick:
Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 55%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
83% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 54% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.
Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.
The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.
Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Quebec:
Approximately 19,050 people work in this occupation.
Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 64%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
81% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
5% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 54% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 46% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 34% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Manitoba:
Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 46%
Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 12%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 6%
85% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
8% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 51% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 49% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 48% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Job prospects may be limited by weak economic growth expected in 2025 but are likely to improve with stronger growth projected for 2026 and 2027.
Generative AI-powered market intelligence solutions that deliver real time valuable insights for timely business decision making may impact jobs in the short to medium term in way that is quite uncertain and early to tell.
Recent research shows more than half of employees in Business and Finance are in jobs that have high exposure but low complementarity-to-AI.
Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 52%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
85% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
9% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 60% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 40% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 54% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Alberta:
Approximately 5,800 people work in this occupation.
Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 52%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
81% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
8% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 60% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 40% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 60% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 82%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
87% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 51 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 67% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 33% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 64% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Ontario:
Approximately 46,000 people work in this occupation.
Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 64%
81% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
6% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 44% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 51% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 30% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for this occupation is driven by business need for financial oversight, compliance with new and complex regulations, and financial analysis to improve profitability and efficiency.
Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in British Columbia:
Approximately 7,050 people work in this occupation.
Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 57%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
82% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
14% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 39% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 52% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
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Questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 1Business, finance and administration occupationsBroad Category
- 11Professional occupations in finance and businessMajor Group
- 111Professional occupations in financeSub-major Group
- 1110Auditors, accountants and investment professionalsMinor Group
- 11101Financial and investment analysts
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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