Analyst Careers
Business, financial, market, data, intelligence — every analyst path.
"Analyst" is one of the most overloaded titles in the workforce. Business, financial, market, data, security, and policy analysts all exist — and the work, pay, and required background differ sharply between them.
64 careers in this collection
Marketing Analyst
A marketer specializing in measurement, attribution, and marketing analytics.
NSA Analyst Cryptologic
SIGINT + cryptologic work
Actuarial Analyst
Use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess risk and price insurance products
Carbon MRV Analyst
Measure, report, verify carbon removal and offsets
Business Intelligence Analysts
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports.
Intelligence Analyst
Protect national security by analyzing threats, interpreting data, and providing actionable intelligence to decision-makers
Onchain Analyst (Nansen/Arkham)
Conduct deep onchain analysis and generate trading insights
Climate Risk Analyst
Quantify the financial impact of climate change on businesses, investments, and communities to drive informed decision-making
Risk Analyst
Identify, assess, and mitigate the threats that could derail businesses and investments
Blockchain Analyst
Shape the future in one of the fastest-growing career paths of the decade
Digital Forensics Analyst
Investigate cybercrimes and security incidents by recovering, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence from computers and devices
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Track threat actors and translate their moves into defender action
Computer Systems Analysts
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.
Business Analyst
Bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions
Operations Analyst
Turn operational data into insights that make businesses run better
Operations Analyst (Hedge Fund)
Run middle and back-office operations at a fund
Carbon Accounting Analyst
Measure and report on organizational carbon footprints
Commercial Real Estate Analyst
Drive investment decisions by analyzing commercial properties, markets, and financial models that shape the built environment
Equity Research Analyst
Cover public companies and write buy/sell ratings
ESG Analyst
Analyze companies against environmental, social, and governance criteria for investors, ratings, or internal teams.
Financial Analyst
Transform raw financial data into strategic insights that drive business decisions and investment outcomes
Investment Analyst
Evaluate opportunities and allocate capital to generate returns for investors
Investment Banking Analyst
Grind on M&A, IPO, and financing deals at a bulge bracket or boutique
Real Estate Investment Analyst
Underwrite real estate investments for funds and REITs
Treasury Analyst
Manage cash flows and financial risk to keep organizations liquid and secure
AI Policy Analyst
Analyze and shape AI policy at governments and orgs
Defense Analyst
Strengthen national security by researching military capabilities, analyzing threats, and developing defense strategies and policies
Budget Analysts
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Operations Research Analysts
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Protect systems, detect threats, and respond to incidents across global networks
Sustainability Analyst
Shape the future in one of the fastest-growing career paths of the decade
Credit Analyst
Evaluate the creditworthiness of borrowers by analyzing financial data, assessing risk, and recommending lending decisions
Logistics Analysts
Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes.
Supply Chain Analyst
Optimize supply chain performance through data analysis and strategic planning
Climate Change Policy Analysts
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change.
Climate Fund Analyst
Underwrite climate-focused investments
Content Policy Analyst
Write the content policies platforms enforce
Education Policy Analyst
Shape the future of education by researching, analyzing, and recommending policies that improve learning outcomes for millions
Housing Policy Analyst
Analyze housing policy at city, state, and federal levels
Policy Analyst
Analyze policy options for government and advocacy orgs
Water Policy Analyst
Analyze policy around water rights and infrastructure
Data Analyst
Turn data into insights, answer business questions, drive decisions with numbers
ESG Data Analyst
Build ESG data pipelines and reporting for investors and regulators
Financial Quantitative Analysts
Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments.
Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations.
Private Equity Analyst
Evaluate and execute private equity investments
Quantitative Analyst
Apply advanced mathematics and programming to develop models that price securities, manage risk, and drive trading strategies
Compliance Analyst
Protect organizations from regulatory risk by ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies
Sanctions Compliance Analyst
Screen transactions and entities against global sanctions
AML Analyst
Investigate anti-money-laundering alerts at financial institutions
Census Analyst
Unlock the stories hidden in population data to inform government decisions, resource allocation, and community planning
Fashion Forecaster (Trend Analyst)
Predict fashion trends 18 months ahead
FP&A Analyst
Build the financial models and forecasts that drive business strategy
GAO Evaluator Analyst
Congressional watchdog analyst
Hedge Fund Analyst
Research long/short, event-driven, or credit ideas
Impact Analyst
Measure and communicate the social outcomes of programs and investments to drive evidence-based decisions
KYC Analyst
Verify identities and risk-rate customers for financial firms
OSINT Analyst
Conduct open-source intelligence research
Retail Analyst
Turn sales data into actionable insights that drive merchandising decisions and revenue growth
Public Health Analyst
Analyze population health data and programs
Quality Control Analysts
Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products.
Fantasy Sports Analyst
Analyze players and create content for fantasy sports audiences
Sports Analyst (TV/Radio)
Analyze sports for TV, radio, and streaming networks
Sports Betting Analyst
Analyze sports markets for content and proprietary betting
Median annual wage figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023, for the occupation each career is classified under. Careers with no published federal figure show none.
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