Business Analysis & Business Intelligence
Graduate Programme

Providing training, support and invaluable real world commercial experience working as a Graduate Business Intelligence Analyst


Why choose the Business Analysis and Business Intelligence Graduate Programme?

Business Analysis and Business Intelligence involves helping businesses harness their valuable data to identify new opportunities and spot trends. This could mean working to understand what processes are performed, gathering user requirements and creating specifications for the business to make informed decisions for development.

The FDM Business Analysis and Business Intelligence Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to develop a long-lasting career and benefit from expert training. During programme, you will apply your new skills working on cutting-edge projects. This could see you taking on large-scale migrations to modernise business data or tackling Python data analytics for e-commerce giants.

We provide a comprehensive support network for all our consultants and offer professional development and wellbeing support throughout their journey with us.

What to expect

The Business Analysis and Business Intelligence programme is centred around handling data for business insight and is designed to mirror the real working environment. Throughout training, you will develop a mastery of skills to fully understand the landscape in databases and applications, from database interaction and modelling to data warehousing and visualisation. You will learn how to do this using the latest tools, including the most widely used, Microsoft BI suite.

You will also have the opportunity to develop an understanding of key business aspects of the discipline, relevant documentation and stakeholder communication. Likewise, you will learn about the Software Development Life Cycle and Agile working methodology which will help you to gain a wider perspective and context to the role. The training will equip you with everything you need to work towards taking the Microsoft MCSA certification and building a successful career.

Check out our blog for more information about why you should pursue a career in business intelligence and how to become a graduate business intelligence analyst.

Key skills required for a Graduate Business Analyst and Business Intelligence Analyst

  • Analytical mindset
  • Natural problem solver
  • Ability to think outside the box
  • Can do attitude
  • Passion for tech
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Presentation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player

Business Intelligence & Analysis Career prospects

Pursuing a career in Business Analysis and Business Intelligence could lead you into numerous specialist and senior roles, including:

  • Business Analyst
  • BI Developer
  • BI Analyst
  • BI Business Analyst
  • BI Engineer
  • ETL Developer
  • Data Analyst

What our consultants say

April Li

April Li

Business Analyst

University of Hong Kong

I am a part of the Payment Integration Project at a large international bank which involves gathering client requirements and drafting roadmaps and digital journeys. I am a part of a welcoming and helpful team. My experience on client site has been very enjoyable and I hope to continue to enhance my knowledge through these experiences.

Charlotte Cheung

Charlotte Cheung

Business Intelligence Analyst

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

My role mainly involves amending and tidying data input and refreshing the PowerBI dashboard. I also communicate with different markets and explain the purpose of the calculations when new KPs are introduced. I mostly enjoy creating dashboards as the data is used to effectively create informed decisions for the business.

Sandra Ma

Sandra Ma

Data Analyst

Hong Kong Baptist University

My role involves performing data analytics tasks and modelling work to solve business problems. I’ve worked on several different projects but the most interesting one involves transforming the underwriting engine using a data driven method – machine learning models. This project allowed us to win several innovation awards both internally and externally.

Do you qualify for the Business Analysis & Intelligence Graduate programme?

At FDM, we are looking for ambitious and driven individuals with a passion for technology. Our graduate programmes are open to candidates from all universities and academic backgrounds; there is no need for any prior experience or a STEM degree.

  • Educated to a degree level (bachelor or higher) – No STEM required
  • Passionate about a career in tech
  • Eligible to work in Hong Kong
  • An excellent communicator
  • Able to commit to the full 2.5-year graduate careers programme

Application process

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Online Tests

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You will be required to complete an IT aptitude test which is is designed to assess your skill set and help us align you to a role to complement your strengths.

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We will conduct a video interview to get to know you better and ask you a few more questions to help evaluate your suitability for the programme. You can complete this using a computer, tablet or mobile phone. Please see our blog for some tips.

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Here, you will have the opportunity to meet the other graduates you could be training with and find out more about the programme. We will also conduct a strength-based interview which will focus on your potential for the role rather than your previous experience.

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Support and Development

Our support and development initiatives are catered to help you at every stage of your journey.

Wellbeing
Programme

Wellbeing
Programme
Our online wellbeing portal provides useful resources and professional guidance to our consultants. Our Wellbeing Ambassadors are also available to offer support throughout the FDM community. We are currently training additional resource to support our Ambassadors as Wellbeing Champions.

Consultant
Experience Managers

Consultant
Experience Managers
Consultant Experience Managers are on hand to provide support and career advice to consultants while working on client sites.

Mentoring
Programme

Mentoring
Programme
FDM partners consultants with mentors based on their career aspirations and helps build long term professional development opportunities.

Online Learning and
Development Programme

Online Learning and
Development Programme
Consultants have access to virtual training, webinars, online discussions and e-learning platforms, including LinkedIn Learning and Intuition Know-How.

Consultant
Peer Support

Consultant
Peer Support
Our Consultant Peer Support (CPS) Programme introduces new FDMers to those already working on-site, to help them settle into their new role.

FDM
Networks

FDM
Networks
FDM Staff Networks are employee-led support groups which offer an opportunity for discussion around shared characteristics.

Employee
Recognition Awards

Employee
Recognition Awards
We celebrate our consultants’ achievements with company awards, including ‘Consultant of the Month’ and ‘Consultant of the Year’.

Consultant
Collaboration Platform (Yammer)

Consultant
Collaboration Platform (Yammer)
Yammer is the virtual platform we use to keep our employees connected and provide access to helpful resources and learning aids.

Consultant
Experience Events

Consultant
Experience Events
We host virtual events monthly to help keep us all connected and ensure everyone has the opportunity to get involved in the FDM community.

Employee
Engagement Survey

Employee
Engagement Survey
Our partner Inpulse help us create employee surveys to help us better understand our people and take positive action to accommodate their needs.

CEO
Communications

CEO
Communications
Our CEO Rod Flavell keeps us informed through LinkedIn. Check out #RodsRoundUp videos to find out more.

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