How to hire a securities analyst

How to hire a securities analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step securities analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a securities analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new securities analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a securities analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A securities analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, securities analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of securities analysts.

   Type of Securities Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Securities Analyst	Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases.	$28-56
   Information Assurance Engineer	Information assurance engineers are responsible for protecting an organization's data. They act as a team of security specialists that use their skill in securely operating and keeping data to protect the organization's most essential asset... Show more	$32-56
   Information Systems Security Officer	An information systems security officer's role is to perform preventive measures to protect a company's data and systems from hackers or cyber-attacks. Their responsibilities revolve around assessing the existing security measures to identify any vulnerabilities or inconsistencies, recommending and implementing changes to improve security systems, and developing new strategies and programs for data protection... Show more	$32-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Incident Response
   • Security Policies
   • NIST
   • Windows
   • SIEM
   • Risk Assessments
   • Data Loss Prevention
   • Security Systems
   • Security Issues
   • Database
   • Linux
   • DOD
   • Security Events
   • ISO

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage test ids for testers, UAX, onshore/offshore staff, users and test center staff.
   • Handpick to achieve the objectives and SLA objectives within the provisioning services division servicing internal business partners.
   • Program and troubleshoot system micro controllers, card readers, alarm inputs/outputs, and manage device IP communication.
   • Manage multiple firewalls; including development of access control lists, firewall monitoring, configuration and maintenance.
   • Implement a manage endpoint encryption solution utilizing TrendMicro MobileArmor to secure university workstations against sensitive data loss.
   • Create web application using InteliJ with Java language.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your securities analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A securities analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, securities analysts' average salary in arkansas is 34% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level securities analysts earn 50% less than senior-level securities analysts.
   • Certifications. A securities analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a securities analyst's salary.

   Average securities analyst salary

   $84,334yearly

   $40.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level securities analyst salary

   $59,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average securities analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$111,104	$53
   2	New York	$97,978	$47
   3	Washington	$93,278	$45
   4	New Jersey	$92,340	$44
   5	Massachusetts	$90,867	$44
   6	District of Columbia	$88,999	$43
   7	Pennsylvania	$84,709	$41
   8	Maryland	$82,710	$40
   9	Virginia	$82,609	$40
   10	Texas	$79,428	$38
   11	North Carolina	$78,867	$38
   12	Utah	$77,613	$37
   13	Georgia	$77,582	$37
   14	Illinois	$77,011	$37
   15	Wisconsin	$76,792	$37
   16	Minnesota	$75,952	$37
   17	Arizona	$75,669	$36
   18	Missouri	$75,213	$36
   19	Ohio	$74,230	$36
   20	Florida	$71,560	$34

   Average securities analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$151,501	$72.84	357
   2	Apple	$148,932	$71.60	13
   3	Lyft	$146,968	$70.66
   4	NVIDIA	$136,482	$65.62	5
   5	Microsoft	$134,213	$64.53	27
   6	First Republic Bank	$131,007	$62.98
   7	Cheniere Energy	$130,195	$62.59
   8	Twitter	$129,686	$62.35
   9	Amazon	$129,404	$62.21	146
   10	Bloomberg	$128,798	$61.92
   11	Pacific Investment Management Company LLC	$127,438	$61.27	2
   12	Atlassian	$127,176	$61.14	3
   13	BGC Partners	$126,954	$61.04
   14	McKinsey & Company Inc	$124,083	$59.66	1
   15	Bed Bath & Beyond	$123,550	$59.40
   16	Adobe	$122,560	$58.92	4
   17	Twilio	$120,775	$58.06
   18	Cisco	$119,659	$57.53	8
   19	Mayo Clinic	$119,289	$57.35
   20	MGM Studios	$118,200	$56.83

4. Writing a securities analyst job description

   A securities analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a securities analyst job description:

   Securities analyst job description example

   The IT Security Analyst position is responsible for analysis and remediation of cyber security events in adherence to our incident response plan protecting Red Robins customers and associates against cyber threats. The Analyst will also maintain the policies and configurations of our security platforms to make sure that they are meeting requirements and standards to protect our information systems and data of our customers and associates.
   Essential Functions:
   Perform incident response to include analysis, investigation and forensic activities.Day-to-day coordination and collaboration with IT and other business units.Participate in the project process to drive improvement of core security controls Monitor, manage and tune core security controls Develop and deliver required metrics and reports Develop process and procedure documentation for core security controls
   
   Qualifications:
   3-5 years of information security experience across multiple technologies domains:
   Network Security, Host/Endpoint Security, SIEM, Data Security, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Application Security
   Excellent technical aptitude, resourcefulness, and critical thinking skills Ability to identify security risks and weaknesses and provide security mitigation and remediation recommendations Ability to think strategically with strong attention to detail Understanding of information risk management frameworks, regulations, data protection guidelines and standards Demonstrated success leveraging SIEM and log management platforms to perform complex security analysis Experience with IOC and threat feed collection, analysis and implementation within a corporate security control ecosystem Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience required Security+, GSEC, GCIH, or other relevant information security industry recognized certification preferred
   
   Benefits:
   Eligible for an annual bonus Paid time off and holidays Health, vision, dental, life insurance plans, and discounts 401(k) savings plan plus a company match with immediate vesting Eligible to participate in the employee stock purchase plan after 1 year of continuous employment Discounts on Red Robin food
   
   Compensation Range: $73,700.00 - $101,375.00
   
   Red Robin is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer

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5. Post your job

   To find securities analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any securities analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level securities analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your securities analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality securities analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting securities analysts requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a securities analyst applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new securities analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect securities analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new securities analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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