Director OR Managing Director, Public Finance, Affordable Housing
KeyBank • Chicago, IL, US
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165000K - 345000K
Financial Analyst Jobs in Chicago
7 positions available in IL. Midwest powerhouse with 280K+ finance, tech, and manufacturing jobs
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Stripe • Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, New York
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Stripe • Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City
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Finance & Strategy Senior Analyst
Robinhood • Chicago, IL; Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY
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Sales Finance Manager I
Pinterest • San Francisco, CA, US; Chicago, IL, US; New York, NY, US
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PwC • Chicago, IL, US
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77000K - 202000K
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What Does a Financial Analyst Do?
Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities, analyze financial data, and provide recommendations to support investment decisions. They model scenarios, assess risk, and track financial performance.
Financial Analyst Salary in Chicago
The median salary for a Financial Analyst in Chicago is $100,784 per year. The range is $77K - $138K (P10: $61,140, P90: $186,772). (BLS OEWS 2025) Typical US salary range: $70K - $140K. In Europe: €55K - €95K. Cost of living in Chicago is moderate compared to other cities.
Most In-Demand Skills
Financial Modeling
Valuation Analysis
Excel & VBA
Python/R
Financial Statement Analysis
Risk Assessment
The Chicago Job Market
Midwest powerhouse with 280K+ finance, tech, and manufacturing jobs. Chicago's growing fintech and SaaS sector is attracting talent seeking lower costs than coastal cities.
Top industries: Finance, Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services.
Strong public transit network with Metra regional connectivity supporting hybrid work patterns.
Career Path & 2026 Trends
Financial analysts advance to senior analyst, portfolio manager, or investment director roles; many pursue CFA certification for advancement. Financial analysis in 2026 increasingly leverages machine learning and alternative data sources, with demand growing for specialists in AI-driven investing.
Interview Tip
Walk through a financial model you built—explain your assumptions, sensitivity analysis, and how your findings influenced a specific investment or strategic decision.
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