Growth Analyst

FRND; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

FRND in Bengaluru is seeking a Growth Analyst to join a fast-paced, high-growth team at the intersection of business, product, growth, and strategy. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and drive high-impact initiatives through structured analyses and clear recommendations.

Analyze performance, user behavior, market trends, and competition; build business cases; and support strategic planning to drive growth and profitability with data-driven

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in strategy, business analytics, or similar roles.
• Strong academic background from a reputed Tier 1 institution (IITs, BITS, NITs, or equivalent).
• Exceptional analytical and structured problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with data and derive meaningful insights; SQL proficiency preferred.
• Solid understanding of business fundamentals, growth, and market dynamics.
• Comfortable working with ambiguous problem statements where the path to the answer isn’t always clear.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly via presentations and documents.
• Strong ownership and willingness to go beyond the obvious answer.
• Curious and resourceful with ability to work independently.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.
• Analyse performance, user behaviour, market trends, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities and risks.
• Break down complex business problems into structured analyses and actionable recommendations.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and deep dives into new products and markets.
• Support strategic planning and identify initiatives to drive growth and profitability.
• Work with product, growth, marketing, and operations teams to improve decision-making.
• Build business cases, frameworks, and presentations to communicate recommendations.
• Track key initiatives and translate strategic priorities into execution.
• Own high-impact problem statements from identification to solution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured problem-solving

Data-driven decision making

Presentation skills

Education

Tier 1 engineering institute (IITs/BITS/NITs)

Tools

SQL

Job description

At FRND, we’re building products that shape how millions of people connect, interact, and build meaningful relationships online.

We are looking for a Growth Analyst who enjoys solving ambiguous problems, breaking down complex business challenges, and turning insights into action. This role sits at the intersection of business, product, growth, and strategy, working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and drive high-impact initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams on key strategic and business initiatives.
• Analyse business performance, user behaviour, market trends, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities and risks.
• Break down complex and ambiguous business problems into structured analyses and actionable recommendations.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and deep dives into new products, markets, and growth opportunities.
• Support strategic planning and help identify initiatives that can drive growth, profitability, and long-term business value.
• Work with product, growth, marketing, and operations teams to evaluate business performance and improve decision-making.
• Build business cases, frameworks, and presentations to communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Track key initiatives and help ensure strategic priorities translate into execution.
• Take ownership of high-impact problem statements from identifying the problem to driving the solution.
• Use data and structured thinking to challenge assumptions and influence important business decisions.

What We're Looking For

• 1–3 years of experience in strategy, business analytics, consulting, business operations, investment banking, startups, or other problem-solving-intensive roles.
• Strong academic background from a Tier 1 institution, preferably IITs, BITS, NITs, or equivalent institutions.
• Exceptional analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with data and derive meaningful insights; SQL proficiency is preferred.
• Strong understanding of business fundamentals, growth, and market dynamics.
• Comfortable working with ambiguous problem statements where the path to the answer isn't always clear.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas simply through presentations, documents, and discussions.
• Strong ownership and willingness to go beyond the obvious answer.
• Someone who is curious, resourceful, and comfortable figuring things out independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and dynamic environment.

Note:

The FRND team works 6 days a week, with the 1st and 3rd Saturdays being working days.

About FRND

FRND is redefining the way people connect by building social products that are engaging, safe, inclusive, and fun.

We’re a rapidly growing startup building for millions of users and solving unique challenges across social connection and entertainment. Our ambition is bold, and we're looking for people who want to build, experiment, and solve problems at scale.

Why FRND?

• Impact at Scale: Work on products and initiatives that impact millions of users across India and international markets.
• High Ownership: Take on meaningful problems and have the freedom to drive them from idea to execution.
• Learn with the Best: Work closely with founders, leaders, and high-performing teams while solving real business challenges.
• Rewarding Journey: Competitive compensation, equity opportunities, and growth that matches your impact.
• Work Hard, Have Fun: We're serious about building great products, but we also believe in enjoying the journey along the way.
• Solve Interesting Problems: Work in an environment where curiosity, experimentation, and first-principles thinking are encouraged.