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.
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Market Intelligence Analyst (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering data collection from various sources, basic report generation, and understanding our internal data structures. You'd be focused on accuracy and efficiency in task execution.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering accurate data for all assigned tasks.
- Proactively identifying and flagging data discrepancies.
- Demonstrating a solid understanding of our core market and competitors.
- 2
Junior Business Analyst / Financial Analyst
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Strong analytical modelling in Excel, understanding business drivers, and presenting findings to internal stakeholders. You'd bring a strong commercial lens to the role.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven ability to build robust financial or business models.
- Experience presenting data-driven insights to non-technical audiences.
- A keen eye for commercial implications of market data.
- 3
Management Consulting (Junior Associate)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Structured problem-solving, rapid market research, and client-facing communication. You'd be used to synthesising information quickly and under pressure.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience working on multiple client projects, often involving market analysis.
- Strong presentation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to quickly get up to speed on new industries.