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Business Analyst
Role & responsibilities
Maps processes, gathers stakeholder input, and recommends improvements backed by data and feasibility analysis.
Key strengths
- Analytical thinking32% (Job)
- Communication20% (Job)
- Problem solving18% (Job)
- Organization15% (Job)
- Attention to detail15% (Job)
What this means for you
- Analytical thinking – Uses data and logic to guide decisions.
- Communication – Shares information clearly with clients and colleagues.
- Problem solving – Breaks down issues and finds practical solutions quickly.
Typical tasks
- Analyze data to validate findings and quantify benefits.
- Map current processes and identify improvement opportunities.
- Gather business requirements through interviews and workshops.
Daily work
- Presents findings and aligns teams on solution roadmaps
- Maps processes and data flows to identify gaps
- Gathers requirements and stakeholder needs before analysis
Education & entry routes
Helpful but not mandatory
- SQL and data visualization training
- CBAP or similar analysis prep
Alternative pathways
- Product Owner
- Data Analyst
- Process Improvement Specialist
Work environment
- Team size
- Cross-functional teams of 5–20 across business and IT.
- Typical employers
- Consultancies, corporate strategy groups, and IT departments.
- People contact
- Moderate to high—regular stakeholder and team interactions.
- Stress level
- Moderate, with deadlines tied to project milestones.
- Working hours
- Standard business hours with occasional overtime during delivery phases.
Entry & progression
Common entry roles
- Junior Requirements Analyst
- Business Analyst Intern
Next career steps
- Product Owner
- Strategy Manager