Data & AI
Data Analyst
Turns raw business data into clear reports and dashboards that help teams make decisions.
Office BasedStemAnalytical
Data & AI
Business Intelligence Analyst
Builds and maintains dashboards and reporting systems that give business leaders an ongoing view of performance.
Also known as: Reporting Analyst, BI Developer
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Designs data models and dashboards in BI tools, writes queries to pull data from company systems, and works with business stakeholders to define the metrics that matter to them. Maintains existing reports, trains staff to use dashboards, and keeps reporting accurate as business processes change.
Typical work environment
Office-based work split between building dashboards independently and meeting with department heads to understand their reporting needs.
Typical entry point
Junior BI analyst or reporting analyst role in a company's finance, operations, or IT team
Relevant subjects
Core
Business Studies
Also relevant
MathematicsComputer ScienceEconomics
Relevant interests
Core
Business
Also relevant
AI / DataComputers
Useful skills
Data analysis· AdvancedExcel· AdvancedCommunication· IntermediatePresentation· IntermediateOrganization· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Business Administration (BBA/MBA)Primary route
Bachelor's degree—Commerce (B.Com/M.Com)Common route
Bachelor's degree—StatisticsCommon route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
High job securityRemote-work friendly
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
SoftwareDataBankingConsultingRetail
Tags
AnalyticalOffice-basedClient-facing
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