Analyst job roles are highly nuanced, and to stay competitive in the contemporary data-driven world, analysts need to constantly upgrade their skills. On the technical front, those in analyst jobs need to be proficient in Structured Query Language (SQL), machine learning, domain knowledge, statistical knowledge, data visualisation, and documentation.
Good communication skills, efficient time management, planning and organising skills, and problem-solving acumen are some non-technical skills that a good analyst is expected to have.