IN A world where data is king, getting a job understanding the data pays a king’s ransom.
Almost every sector now offers Analyst roles, which is a term for a specialist who gathers and studies data, and then makes business recommendations based on what they find.
With an average salary of £51,000 and many jobs offering salaries well over £100k, analysts are one of the best-paid job roles nationally, but there is still a huge shortfall with over 20,000 job vacancies.
If you’re great at crunching numbers and finding patterns, it could be a lucrative new career for you.
Let’s find out if it adds up, with Sun Jobs.
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What exactly does an analyst do?
As the name suggests, an analyst carries out an in-depth analysis of business data to help inform future business decisions.
There are analysts across multiple sectors – from banking to intelligence to insurance to health and safety – and while each looks at very different data sets, the underlying skillset is broadly similar.
What skills will I need?
First and foremost, analytical thinking skills and the ability to read large data sets and get in-depth conclusions from them.
You have to be able to use your initiative and have strong written and verbal skills to present your findings, customer service skills are also useful as you may have multiple stakeholders to manage within the business you work in.
Given that you will often discover information that brings about business change, you’ll need to be flexible and open to change too.
And what qualifications will I need to become an analyst?
The exact entry requirements vary from sector to sector but the majority of employers will seek out candidates with a degree in a related field such as maths, business studies, economics, statistics or data analysis.
Some specialised IT roles may need an IT degree. For business analysts, you can also consider international certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis.
You can find out more at www.iiba.org/business-analysis-certifications/iiba-certifications.
Analysed your situation and keen to make the move? Check out the best analyst job this week from Sun Jobs.
Junior Analyst, Experian, London
Learn to be an analysis expert with this junior Experian role.
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The Job: Global information services company Experian has a vacancy for a Junior Operations Analyst to join its team in London.
What You’ll Do: You will support global commercial operations, collaborating with regional sales operations teams across North America, UK/EMEA and APAC. In this role, you’ll work in close partnership with the revenue operations lead and reporting and analytics lead, acting as global subject matter expert.
You’ll Need: Previous experience in an analytics and/or operations role, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and knowledge of Salesforce, CPQ Administration, Excel, and Microsoft Power BI and/or Tableau is desired.
Apply Now: See further details of this role, along with other opportunities at Experian.
Data and Reporting Analyst, ITV Jobs, London
Help ITV make top telly with this exciting TV role.
The Job: ITV is hiring a Data and Reporting Analyst to form a key component of the ITV Technology and Global Partnerships programme.
What You’ll Do: You will provide insight and analytics on top of the wealth of information created during the content production, delivery, marketing, and sales processes. You will be instrumental in enhancing ITV’s understanding of its market and customers, as well as the content it creates, produces, distributes and monetises.
You’ll Need: Demonstrable experience working with data analytics and data modelling, experience of structuring and profiling data, good SQL, Python or other data processing and preparation skills, as well as working knowledge of data visualisation and reporting tools such as Tableau or Google Data are required.
Apply Now: Find out more, or discover more opportunities with ITV Jobs.
Underwriting Analyst, Aviva, Glasgow
Insure your future with this specialist insurance position.
The Job: Aviva needs an Underwriting Analyst in Glasgow.
What You’ll Do: You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to shape future underwriting strategy; providing SME technical support; and participating in projects and initiatives that support PL strategy.
You’ll Need: A good understanding of the UK general insurance market, knowledge of home insurance and underwriting, and excellent analytical capabilities, working in SQL and Excel. Good communication skills and knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation are a must.
Apply Now: Apply for this role, along with other opportunities at Aviva.
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