The most common role in business intelligence is Business Intelligence Analyst. This role acts as a dedicated resource for implementing an intelligence strategy that supports the rest of the business.
However, some elements of the Business Analyst role can often be taken by other positions, such as a Data Analyst, or general Data Manager. Business Intelligence Analyst often share a similar skill set to other data professionals, needing to understand data analysis, data warehousing and visualisation, as well as programming skills such as SQL or Python.
Soft, or human, skills, such as communication and stakeholder management are also playing an increasingly important role in the data pipeline, with data professionals required to share findings with other areas of the business.