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