The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Graduate Programme (Business / Management)
0-1 year post-graduationSkills to master
- Structured problem-solving, basic project support, data analysis, professional communication.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully completed project rotations with positive feedback.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and learn quickly.
- Strong analytical report writing and presentation skills.
- 2
Business Support / Project Coordinator Role
1-2 years in roleSkills to master
- Organisational skills, stakeholder communication, administrative support for projects, basic risk/issue management.
You're ready to move on when
- Managed project documentation and schedules effectively.
- Proactively identified and resolved minor project blockers.
- Received positive feedback on supporting multiple team members.
- 3
Junior Analyst (e.g., Finance, Operations)
1-2 years in roleSkills to master
- Data analysis, reporting, understanding specific business processes, identifying inefficiencies.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently produced accurate and insightful reports.
- Suggested improvements to existing processes or data collection methods.
- Gained a deep understanding of a particular business function.


