NOC 11101: Financial and investment analysts
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 11101
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 11101
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Financial and investment analysts is categorized under TEER 1. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 11101.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $28.21 | $43.27/hr | $72.36 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $38.46/hr | $43.27/hr | $58.65/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $28/hr | $37.25/hr | $51.85/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $28/hr | $34.87/hr | $50.26/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $30/hr | $35.81/hr | $51.85/hr |
| Quebec → | $28.85/hr | $44/hr | $68.68/hr |
| Ontario → | $28.21/hr | $43.27/hr | $72.36/hr |
| Manitoba → | $23.08/hr | $38.46/hr | $72.12/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $33.41/hr | $49/hr | $83.08/hr |
| Alberta → | $26.92/hr | $45.27/hr | $86.54/hr |
| British Columbia → | $29.44/hr | $43.96/hr | $72.12/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- 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.
Official Job Titles for NOC 11101
27 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Economic development officer (See 41402 Business development officers and market researchers and analysts)View NOC 41402→
- Economist (See 41401 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts)View NOC 41401→
- Financial planner (See 11102 Financial advisors)View NOC 11102→
- Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (See 11103 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers)View NOC 11103→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 11101 (Financial and investment analysts)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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