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
External Consulting Analyst/Associate
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Structured problem-solving, 'the deck' creation, data analysis, client communication. You'll have the core consulting toolkit.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience owning a workstream on a client engagement.
- Ability to independently produce client-ready deliverables.
- Strong foundational analytical and presentation skills.
- 2
Business Analyst / Project Coordinator (Internal)
3-4 yearsSkills to master
- Deep understanding of specific business processes, project management fundamentals, stakeholder engagement within a corporate environment. You'll know how things actually get done here.
You're ready to move on when
- Track record of successfully delivering analytical insights or project components.
- Experience working with diverse internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and solve operational problems.
- 3
Financial Analyst / Data Analyst
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Advanced Excel skills, financial modelling, data interpretation, reporting, attention to detail. You'll be a wizard with numbers.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
- Experience building and maintaining robust financial or operational models.
- Strong communication skills for presenting data-driven recommendations.


