What are my chances in becoming a Quantitative Analyst in UK, and if they are not too bleak, how to improve them? I realise this is a rather significant career path change, however, as I have been given to understand, many banks and financial institutions in UK do employ PhDs from a wide variety of backgrounds. [more inside]
posted by noztran on Aug 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Please humor me and tell me about being a market research analyst. [more inside]
posted by universal_qlc on Dec 16, 2008 - 7 answers

What to do about the inevitable irrelevance of my skill set? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 3, 2008 - 11 answers

Recent Graduate: Work towards 2nd Bachelors, Masters, or take a lower paying position I hope will lead to the job I want? [more inside]
posted by sleazy_e on Jul 21, 2008 - 12 answers

What is life as a Business Analyst in the IT industry like? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Mar 10, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me become a great business analyst. I am slowly taking on more responsibilities as a business analyst and I am completely winging it. Does anyone out there gather requirements and do business modeling? Is that what a business analyst really does? I would like to here more about what makes a good business analyst. Can anyone recommend some good books, websites, techniques, and tools for jedi BA's? Should I learn more about UML? Interviewing techniques? Sharpen my general business understanding? Buy a fancy Monte Blanc pen? Is this job more about relationships than technology? Real life anecdotes appreciated.
posted by jasondigitized on Jan 2, 2008 - 8 answers

What salary should a policy analyst working for a non-profit research institute in D.C. expect? [more inside]
posted by divka on Sep 5, 2006 - 1 answer

I'm currently in a career dilemma, debating myselfe whether I should continue doing what I do as a data analyst (in sales analytics) or start a new career as a financial analyst (FA) after taking some necessary classes or training. One of my motivations is that FA gets paid more than data analyst, very easily, and FA deals with cross-department data and plays a much bigger, visible role in terms of decision advising and/or making. I did very well in accounting, finance, and economics when I was in the business school and still have clear understanding of the concepts. However, I don't have experience or proper training in financial analysis. Will an online course like this one financial analysis gear me up in a short time? If not, whatelse shall I do to get myself ready besides taking classes from a university? My other question is: How likely will companies hire someone like me with strong background in data analysis but none from financial perspective? If you have any experience, thought or input, please share it with me. Thank you so much.
posted by dy on Jul 10, 2006 - 7 answers

What's the next logical career choice for a senior analyst? [more inside]
posted by DCTapeworm on Oct 19, 2005 - 9 answers

Turned down for a TN VISA? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle on Oct 4, 2005 - 25 answers

What's a good career move for a senior analyst with a social work background? Also, is there a nationwide organization for senior process and business analysts? [more inside]
posted by DCTapeworm on Sep 13, 2005 - 0 answers