Business analyst
wage
£30,000 to £70,000
What to do
Business analysts work with organisations to help them change and improve.
Skills
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business management skills
analytical thinking skills
knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
to be flexible and open to change
the ability to use your initiative
customer service skills
the ability to work well with others
excellent verbal communication skills
to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications
Qualifications
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4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national certificate or higher national diploma
Attributes
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speak to managers to find out their business needs
investigate business processes to see what they do and how they do it
analyse findings and use data modelling methods to help recommend changes and improvements
explain the potential impact, benefits and risks of your recommendations
agree the best way to implement recommended changes
oversee testing and quality checks of recommendations
support staff making changes
document and report on change process