analista

Analista is a professional title used in Spanish-, Portuguese-, and Italian-speaking contexts to describe someone who systematically studies data, processes, or information to extract insights and support decision-making. The term is roughly equivalent to “analyst” in English and covers a range of specializations across industries.

Common specializations include financial analyst (analista financiero), data analyst (analista de datos), systems analyst (analista de sistemas), market analyst (analista de mercado), risk analyst (analista de riesgos), and intelligence analyst (analista de inteligencia). Each focuses on different data sources, methods, and stakeholders, but all share a core emphasis on interpretation and communication of findings.

Core duties typically involve gathering and validating data, performing quantitative and qualitative analysis, building models or dashboards, interpreting results, and preparing reports. Analysts translate complex information into actionable recommendations to improve performance, manage risk, optimize processes, or inform strategy. They often present findings to managers or cross-functional teams.

Requirements commonly include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as economics, finance, information technology, statistics, or engineering. Skills emphasized are analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. Proficiency with data tools (Excel, SQL, Python or R, business intelligence platforms) is frequently expected. In some domains, certifications like CFA (finance) or FRM (risk) are pursued to demonstrate expertise.

Analysts work in banks, consulting firms, tech companies, government agencies, research institutes, and other organizations. The career path typically progresses to senior analyst, team lead, or manager, with specialization opportunities in the chosen domain.