Investment appraisers are professionals who conduct feasibility studies, assess potential returns, and evaluate risk levels for various investment projects, as mergers and acquisitions, fixed asset investments, new energy projects, real estate development, etc. Their work provides scientific basis for investment decisions made by investors or businesses.

Main Responsibilities:

- Collect relevant information on investment projects, including project plans, financial data, market research information, policy environment, etc., to gain a comprehensive understanding the project background and details.

- Use professional analysis methods (such as discounted cash flow, net present value, internal rate of return, etc.) to evaluate the project' expected returns, costs, profitability, and payback period.

- Analyze potential project risks, such as market risk, policy risk, financial risk, operational risk, etc. and propose risk management suggestions.

- Write investment appraisal reports that clearly present the project's feasibility analysis, return and risk assessment results, and provide specific references for decision-.

Professional Qualifications Requirements:

- Typically, candidates should have a background in finance, investment, accounting, engineering economics, etc., and be familiar with appraisal theories, financial analysis tools, and industry policies and regulations.

- Some practitioners will obtain relevant qualification certificates, such as Registered Consulting Engineer (Investment), Chart Financial Analyst (CFA), etc., to enhance their professional authority.

- Strong data analysis skills, logical thinking, and risk identification abilities are required, along with report writing and communication skills.

Employment Fields:

- They mainly work in investment consulting companies, accounting firms, investment banking departments of banks, corporate investment departments, project evaluation agencies, etc., serving various investment decision-making scenarios.

Investment appraisers act as "gatekeepers" in investment activities, helping investors avoid blind through scientific assessment, improving the success rate of investment, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of funds.