Data & AI
Business Intelligence Analyst
Builds and maintains dashboards and reporting systems that give business leaders an ongoing view of performance.
Client FacingOffice BasedAnalytical
Data & AI
Data Analyst
Turns raw business data into clear reports and dashboards that help teams make decisions.
Also known as: Business Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Cleans and organizes data, builds reports and dashboards, and runs basic statistical checks to spot trends. Works with SQL, spreadsheets, and BI tools to answer specific business questions, such as why sales dropped in a particular region last month, and presents findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Typical work environment
Mostly desk-based office work, collaborating with business teams such as sales, marketing, or operations, and occasionally presenting findings in meetings.
Typical entry point
Entry-level analyst role in a company's data, operations, or business intelligence team
Relevant subjects
Core
Mathematics
Also relevant
Computer ScienceEconomicsBusiness Studies
Relevant interests
Core
AI / Data
Also relevant
BusinessComputers
Useful skills
Data analysis· AdvancedExcel· AdvancedPython· IntermediateCommunication· IntermediateProblem solving· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—StatisticsPrimary route
Bachelor's degree—Business Administration (BBA/MBA)Common route
Bachelor's degree—EconomicsCommon 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
SoftwareDataBankingConsulting
Tags
STEMAnalyticalOffice-based
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