A Career in Financial Services
SUMMARY: Analysts collate, review and make recommendations on a company's business and financial position. They also develop commercial and financial models, liaise with senior management and are involved in ad hoc work such as preparing business cases, competitor analysis or reviewing information relating to key performance indicators.
BACKGROUND: Analysts are usually qualified or hold an MBA, are graduates and highly numerate with an eye for detail as well as a good knowledge of business and an ability to see the bigger picture.
CAREER PROGRESSION: Like planners, analysts can move into most line roles and also into more general business positions - such as strategic or project roles or senior finance positions.
