business analyst
Business analysts research and understand the strategic position of businesses and companies in relation to their markets and their stakeholders. They analyse and present their views on how the company, from many perspectives, can improve its strategic position and internal corporate structure. They assess needs for change, communication methods, technology, IT tools, new standards and certifications.
Also called: standardisation expert, business strategy analyst, standardization expert, business development analyst, business strategy consultant, management consultant, standardisation manager, organisational developer
- 26
- essential skills
- 27
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2421
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- business intelligence manager8 skills in common
- financial risk manager8 skills in common
- venture capitalist7 skills in common
- corporate risk manager6 skills in common
- chief marketing officer5 skills in common
- marketing manager5 skills in common
- sales manager5 skills in common
Essential skills
26- advise on efficiency improvements
- align efforts towards business development
- analyse business plans
- analyse external factors of companies
- analyse financial performance of a company
- analyse internal factors of companies
- apply change management
- build business relationships
- business analysis
- business analytics
- business communication
- conduct qualitative research
- conduct quantitative research
- data visualisation software
- digital data processing
- identify undetected organisational needs
- interpret financial statements
- liaise with managers
- make strategic business decisions
- management consulting
- management systems standards
- market research
- perform business analysis
- risk management
- scientific research methodology
- use business simulation tools
Optional skills
27- advise client on technical possibilities
- advise on communication strategies
- advise on financial matters
- advise on organisational culture
- advise on personnel management
- advise on risk management
- business intelligence
- business law
- business process modelling
- business strategy concepts
- corporate law
- define organisational standards
- financial statements
- interview people
- investment banking
- keep updated on the political landscape
- market entry strategies
- marketing analytics
- organisational learning
- organisational policies
- propose ICT solutions to business problems
- quality standards
- report analysis results
- seek innovation in current practices
- shape organisational teams based on competencies
- support implementation of quality management systems
- sustainable manufacturing
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