A real estate financial analyst is a broker that uses market trends and statistics to project the future of the industry. In this career, you use data to make financial recommendations for a company. You work in an office setting for an investment or lending firm, but you may sometimes travel to meetings with investors or buyers. Your job duties include preparing financial reports, performing market analysis, sourcing or evaluating acquisitions, creating models to predict situations, and budgeting properties. Entry-level careers can begin with a bachelor’s degree in a field related to property management, accounting, or investment banking. Some employers require you to hold a real estate license.