Research Analyst
60AI USED FOR60%moving to95%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Research Analyst
Management consultants and business analysts help companies work through difficult problems and spot new opportunities. They dig into data, spot what's really happening, and suggest changes that work better - from how a business operates day-to-day to where it should focus next.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI already does a lot of this work
AI is already used for a large share of the day-to-day tasks in this job. We have not yet classified what, if anything, structurally protects it, so we make no claim either way about a moat. Learn the tools, and build the judgement that stays human.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Research AnalystIn this entry-level role, you will assist in data collection and preliminary analysis, gaining hands-on experience with research methodologies and tools.£28,000 - £34,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Research AnalystAt this stage, you will lead research projects, mentor junior analysts, and provide strategic insights to inform business decisions.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Research Analyst/Head of ResearchIn this peak role, you will oversee the research department, develop strategic initiatives, and represent the organisation in industry forums.£80,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£49,000 median
🎓Business Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Modern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
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Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeBusiness Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · DegreeInternational Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · DegreeBusiness ManagementTeesside University · DegreeModern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeBusiness Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · Degree