Economists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$115,440/yrBachelor’s common→ Limited Growth
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Data & Strategy
Use numbers to guide big decisions. Smart businesses run on data and analysis.
Operations research analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$91,290/yrBachelor’s common⇧ Strong
Data scientists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$112,590/yrBachelor’s common⇧ Strong
Management analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$101,190/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↑ Above Average
Management analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$101,190/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
Operations research analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$91,290/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s common | Certifications (role dependent)⇧ Strong
Cryptocurrency analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Quantitative analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$112,300/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Risk analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Venture capital analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$92,100/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Mergers and acquisitions analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$98,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Fixed income analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Hedge fund analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$118,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Municipal bond analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,100/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Venture debt analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$96,800/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Revenue forecasting analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Pricing analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,900/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Consumer insights researchers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Pricing strategy analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Workforce planning analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,100/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Business process analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,500/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Strategic planning directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$128,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Anti-money laundering analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Business continuity analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$76,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Trade compliance analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Third-party risk analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Internal controls analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Privacy compliance analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Securities compliance analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$92,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Conflict of interest analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Data breach response managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Due diligence analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Governance analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$76,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Sanctions compliance analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Climate risk analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Anti-money laundering analysts
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…⇧ Strong
Fraud analysts
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$68,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↑ Above Average
Know-your-customer (KYC) analysts
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$62,000/yrBachelor's in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Criminal Justice | Professional certifi…⇧ Strong
ESG Analyst
ESG Analysts evaluate companies based on Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria.
$86,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…⇧ Strong
Business Analyst
Business Analysts identify business needs and determine solutions to organizational problems.
$85,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…⇧ Strong