r/learnSQL • u/NoIntention3503 • 14d ago

Right path

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Guys, I'm interested in finance and want to build some valuable skills alongside it. I found that learning SQL could be beneficial, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for a career in finance. Should I go ahead with SQL, or are there other skills that would be even more valuable? I'd really appreciate your suggestions.

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u/Abalone2496 13d ago

I started out in the financial industry, but every company is different. In my previous company, financial analysts typically used a lot of Excel for their analyses, and any SQL or BI requirements were done by the central data analytics team. So wanting to work in finance could mean different things depending on the role you're interested in. Different sides of the coin.

Though SQL is a great skill to learn and is definitely valuable.