Data Analyst recruitment agency listing

The highly skilled job of a data analyst can see staff members reap the financial rewards of their employment, with salaries reaching way beyond the national average wage. It is not uncommon for such workers to earn between £45,000 and £80,000, however this figure is by no means the limit, depending on the performance of the employer and their investment in their staff.

Companies can look for ideal candidates through recruitment agencies and headhunters to find analysts who can carry out the required work: to collect and analyse data which is relevant to their business. This can be vital information needed for all aspects of their work, be it marketing, political, insurance or many more.

Qualifications

In order to gain expertise as a data analyst there are a number of qualifications that must be gained, most importantly within IT, computer science, economics and maths. Further education, such as an MBA, can be acquired however many analysts get their knowledge through practical experience within their chosen field.

There is an extremely diverse arena of data analysis, as many sectors and businesses need it tailored to meet their needs. From corporate business to politics to trends in sales, it pays to know a little about the area you wish to go into.