Career switch, measured
From Business Analyst to Actuary
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 55% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include SQL, Stakeholder management, Excel, Data analysis; the main skills to add are Python, Risk management, Research, Forecasting.
55%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillBusiness AnalystActuary
- SQL35%52%
- Stakeholder management68%35%
- Excel30%48%
- Data analysis31%18%
- Communication34%32%
- Leadership34%49%
- Problem solving29%24%
- Statistics12%47%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Actuary postings, rarely in Business Analyst ones.
SkillBusiness AnalystActuary
- Python14%45%
- Risk management–39%
- Research15%32%
- Forecasting8%19%
- Budgeting6%17%
- Financial reporting–15%
- Medical billing–10%
- Cybersecurity–10%
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