Financial Analyst and Express Entry: NOC 11101 (TEER 1)

Financial and investment analystsVerified against official sources on 2026-10-01

11101

NOC 2021 code

TEER

$43.27

Median hourly wage, Canada (Job Bank)

2026 EE categories

Financial and investment analysts study financial information such as company results, market data and economic forecasts to give investment or financing advice to their employer or clients. They work in banks, brokerages, insurers, investment firms, corporate finance teams and government.

Express Entry fit

FSWPossible

TEER 0–3 work counts toward FSW.

CECPossible

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for CEC.

FSTNo

Not in an FST trade group.

This NOC is not on any 2026 Express Entry category list, so it competes in general and program-specific rounds (for example CEC rounds).

What the work involves

Main duties

Evaluate financial risks and prepare forecasts, financing scenarios and recommendations
Plan cash flows and assess financial performance
Analyze investment projects and the financial side of contracts
Collect and study company, stock, bond and market information
Give investment advice to clients, senior officials and fund managers
Write analytical reports, outlooks and briefing notes

Example job titles

Financial analyst
Investment analyst
Portfolio manager
Money market analyst
Chartered financial analyst
Financial services research associate

Employment requirements

Bachelor's degree in commerce, business administration, accounting, finance or economics, plus on-the-job training and industry courses
An MBA or finance master's may be required
The CFA designation or another recognized financial designation is usually required; CPA or CTP may be asked by some employers

Official sources

noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0 unit group profileChecked 2026-10-01
jobbank.gc.caJob Bank wage reportChecked 2026-10-01
jobbank.gc.caJob Bank outlook reportChecked 2026-10-01
canada.caIRCC: Federal Skilled Trades eligible NOC groupsChecked 2026-10-01