Career switch, measured
From Data Analyst to Actuary
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 62% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include SQL, Statistics, Python, Stakeholder management; the main skills to add are Risk management, Training and coaching, Budgeting, Project management.
62%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillData AnalystActuary
- SQL70%52%
- Statistics40%47%
- Python52%45%
- Stakeholder management58%35%
- Excel29%48%
- Data analysis66%18%
- Problem solving27%24%
- Research21%32%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Actuary postings, rarely in Data Analyst ones.
SkillData AnalystActuary
- Risk management–39%
- Training and coaching12%29%
- Budgeting8%17%
- Project management–16%
- Financial reporting–15%
- Auditing6%15%
- Microsoft Office–11%
- Medical billing–10%
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