M&A Analyst Junior
Impact: Regulatory
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals or organizations. This role requires deep market knowledge, analytical acumen, and a commitment to client success.
What the day looks like
- People interaction
- Moderate
- Team vs solo
- Team: 47%, Solo: 53%
- Client facing
- Sometimes
- Impact visibility
- High
- Travel
- 35% travel
- Schedule flexibility
- Structured
- Remote work
- On-site Only
- Typical work hours
- 40
- Stress level
- Moderate
At a glance
- Median salary
- $99,755
- Entry-level
- $85,960
- Senior
- $166,813
- Growth by 2033
- 21.5%
- Demand
- Stable
- Freelance potential
- None
- Salary growth potential
- 15.2%
- Typical student debt
- $78,976 to $106,057
Skills you'll use
Hard skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Legal Research
- Tax Law
Soft skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
Technical complexity: Moderate
How to get there
- Minimum education
- Master's Degree
- Licensing
- Varies by State
- Years to mid-career
- 6 to 10 years
- Years to senior
- 10 to 13 years
- Career switching
- Very Hard
Where this career leads
How people arrive here
Where you can go from here
Typical progression
- Advance through specialized roles, partnership tracks, or senior management positions. Opportunities for leadership and mentorship are common.
Future outlook
- Automation probability
- 15.1%
- AI disruption risk
- Moderate
- Demand trend
- Stable
How people feel about it
- Overall satisfaction
- 7.1/10
- Meaning
- 7.8/10
- Work-life balance
- 7.7/10
- Prestige
- 8.5/10
- Social perception
- High