Becoming an analyst isn’t easy, but if you want to work in the field, it’s a must. Here are some tips for getting started:
- Start with your dream company. Every analyst needs to start somewhere, but if you can get your foot in the door at your favorite company, that’s going to make all the difference. It means that when you’re moving up and doing well, they’ll remember who you are and what you’ve done for them—which makes it easier to get ahead later on!
- Take as many classes as possible. The more education you have under your belt before starting out, the better off you’ll be. You’ll be able to show off those skills when they come time for promotions or raises (which is always great).
- Be friendly! In order to succeed at anything in life—especially in business—you need people on your side who believe in what you do and want to see you succeed as much as possible. Make sure everyone knows how grateful you are for their support and encouragement; it’s a great way to build relationships with others who can help advance your career down the road!
You’ve got the skills, you know the language, but how do you become an analyst?
To become a successful analyst, you need to be able to understand data and present it in a clear and concise way. You also need to be able to write in a way that is easy for other people to understand. It’s important for you to have good communication skills and have an understanding of how the business works so that you can help your clients by providing them with information they need.
When looking for jobs as an analyst, make sure that you have experience working with data and presenting it in some form or another. If possible, get some experience before going into the field full-time by volunteering at organizations that are related to your career path or internship opportunities with companies in the same field as your desired career path.
Some employers will require that you have taken classes in math or statistics before working with them full-time; however, it’s not necessary if they hire someone who has experience working with data or statistics without having taken any classes specifically on those topics beforehand.
How To Become An Analyst
Money Makes the World Go Round
The world of finance is changing. Those who understand money and can interpret it have tremendous influence over the future of the world. CEOs need insight at the intersection of strategy, accounting, data, and finance. You can provide that insight.
Be at the Forefront of an Exciting Evolution
The ‘4th industrial revolution’ has led to an explosion of real-time sensors, mobile payments, e-commerce, cloud computing, robotics & the internet of things. Automation means that traditional accounting tasks like creating income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements can now be performed by computers. The days of accountants are therefore numbered.
What the world needs more than ever are financial analysts and business intelligence analysts who can analyze this data to recommend important decisions for companies.
Stand Out from the Crowd
You’ve heard it before (most likely from your parents): ‘Be a doctor, lawyer, engineer, or accountant!’. However, traditional accounting is becoming ‘old school’ in our increasingly digitized world. Move with the trends. Here’s how you’ll stand out:
Accountant
- Look back
- Give you a static picture of performance
- Think inside the box & follow rules (e.g. IFRS regulations & standards)
- Will increasingly be obsolete as their core functions get automated
You
- Will look forward/predict the future
- Will use data to give real time/dynamic insight to managers
- You get to be creative, think outside the box, and break the rules
- You will increasingly be in demand as the data revolution is just starting.
Reimagine Your Finance Career
Start with a Financial Analyst Certificate and unlock advanced levels with the Business Intelligence Certificate.
During the 8-13 week foundational programme, you will learn how to:
Build financial models to assess trends, forecast performance & perform valuations of companies
Analyze and improve company budgeting processes
Use tools like Excel, Tableau, and PowerBI to analyze & visualize data
Create dashboards to track real-time financial & operational performance
Make strategic recommendations to top management teams, investors, and boards using data
How You’ll Learn
Go beyond the classroom to accelerate your growth in a finance driven career
Applied Projects
Real-world simulations and tasks to test your on-the-job preparedness.
Peers & Mentors
Peer-to-peer interactions, mentorship & coaching opportunities, and feedback from industry experts.
Theory
19 Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) courses and 14 Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA) courses if you choose to advance.
Receive Best-in-Class Certification
Preparing you for the world of finance is our business – one we take seriously. That’s why we are proud to partner with the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) from Canada. CFI has an extensive track record of training financial analysts for the world’s most prestigious investment banks and companies, while always keeping pace with the ever-changing business climate. Apply today and become one of the most valued assets in any organization.
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This is Just the Beginning
Once you complete your programme, you will be eligible to join The Room, a powerful global community of the world’s top talent. In The Room, you can build relationships with your next employer, continue your personal and professional development, raise capital as an entrepreneur, attend inspiring events, find mentors, and grow your career for the rest of your life.
