Business Analyst
Analyse data to recommend ways to boost profit, improve efficiency, and answer the business needs of an organisation.
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What's it like to be a Business Analyst?
Working in-house for a company or as an outsourced professional, Business Analysts study collected data from various sources such as financial reports, market surveys, and workflow processes. By using statistical knowledge, they extract and organise information, which enables them to formulate strategies that help businesses achieve their specific goals. Though they spend most of their time using computer software and technical tools, they also work with other analysts, information technology teams, and managers to access data and define business targets. Because they may be required to craft reports and present their suggestions to mid-level and senior executives, Business Analysts should have strong communication skills.
Tasks and duties
- Analysing the big picture of business issues through research, evaluating present practices, and studying data collected by other team members.
- Collaborating with stakeholders, technicians, and management to better assess the issue.
- Identifying business pain points and opportunities.
- Developing programs and solutions based on an organisation’s needs and goals.
- Presenting conclusions and recommendations to management.
- Researching ways to upgrade business processes through technology and workflow improvements.
How to become a Business Analyst
- Complete a degree in business administration, business management, IT, computer science or another related field.
- Consider starting off in an entry-level position. As a junior Business Analyst, you will assist in gathering and examining data, as well as brainstorming business solutions for an organisation. Use this time to strengthen your skills and determine the specific industry you want to specialise in.
- Certifications can boost your credentials and let you network with other Business Analysts. Choose internationally recognised certifications, which can widen your career opportunities.
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Latest Business Analyst jobs on JobStreet
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Location
MalaysiaTop skills and experience requested in recent job ads
Information Technology
Business Analysis
Requirement Gathering
Communication Skills
Microsoft Power Business Intelligence
Software Development Lifecycle
Problem Solving
Analytical Thinking
Atlassian Jira
Microsoft PowerPoint
Thoroughness
Conceptual Thinking
Time Management
Project Management
Prioritisation
Resilience
Mathematics
Multitasking
Autonomy
English
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Is Business Analyst the right role for me?
Job market trends for Business Analysts
Location
MalaysiaJob growth
5.6% decrease in jobs ads in the last year
2022
2023
Comparing job ad data from the last 3 months with the same period last year
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Latest Business Analyst reviews
Latest reviews from 6 Business Analysts surveyed on JobStreet.
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Nov 2022
Good Role!
Reviewer's Qualification
Diploma of Mechatronics
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
The good things
The most flexible work that i mostly satisfied
The challenges
To facing with customer and gather the requirements
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Nov 2022
Good
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)
Experience
Less than a year
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
The good things
Im still new to this role. So i can't really say much
The challenges
No comment as still new to work
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