Description
Business analysts research and understand the strategic position of businesses and companies in relation to their markets and their stakeholders. They analyse and present their views on how the company, from many perspectives, can improve its strategic position and internal corporate structure. They assess needs for change, communication methods, technology, IT tools, new standards and certifications.
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Theoretical Knowledge
business communicationmanagement systems standardsscientific research methodologybusiness analyticsmanagement consultingmarket researchrisk managementbusiness analysisdata visualisation softwarequality standardsmarketing analyticsorganisational learninginvestment bankingbusiness lawbusiness process modellingbusiness intelligencefinancial statementssustainable manufacturingcorporate lawbusiness strategy conceptsmarket entry strategiesorganisational policies
Practical Skills
analyse financial performance of a companyconduct qualitative researchdigital data processinganalyse external factors of companiesadvise on efficiency improvementsanalyse internal factors of companiesbuild business relationshipsanalyse business plansperform business analysisalign efforts towards business developmentinterpret financial statementsliaise with managersconduct quantitative researchmake strategic business decisionsuse business simulation toolsidentify undetected organisational needsapply change managementsupport implementation of quality management systemsadvise on personnel managementadvise on organisational cultureinterview peopleadvise on financial mattersseek innovation in current practicespropose ICT solutions to business problemsadvise client on technical possibilitiesreport analysis resultsadvise on risk managementadvise on communication strategiesshape organisational teams based on competencieskeep updated on the political landscapedefine organisational standards