analyytikko

Analyytikko is the Finnish term for an analyst, a professional who studies data, trends, and information to support decision making. The word combines the Finnish word analyysi meaning analysis with the agent suffix -tikko, producing a job title used across Finnish workplaces.

In practice, an analyytikko collects data, conducts statistical analyses, builds models, and communicates findings to stakeholders. Duties vary by sector but commonly include data gathering, cleaning, exploratory data analysis, forecasting, creating dashboards, and preparing recommendations. They may work independently on a project or as part of a larger data analytics, finance, or strategy team. The role often involves translating technical results into actionable business insights.

Common work environments include banks and investment firms, management consultancies, IT and software companies, government agencies, research institutes, sports organizations, and healthcare providers. Analyytikot may specialize in fields such as financial analysis, market research, operations analytics, or risk assessment, or serve as generalists supporting multiple functions.

Education and skills required for an analyytikko typically include a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field. Proficiency in statistics, data manipulation, and programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R is often required, along with experience in data visualization and reporting tools. Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to communicate complex results to non-technical audiences are highly valued. Professional certifications, such as CFA for finance-focused roles, may be relevant in certain sectors.

In Finland, the analyytikko role spans junior to senior levels and parallels similar titles such as data analyst, business analyst, and data scientist in international contexts.