2027 Business Analyst

Activate; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 25%

Non-contributory 401(k) 3%

Job summary

Activate is a leading management consulting firm serving the Entertainment, Media, Technology, and Internet industries. We help tech and media companies grow revenue, define strategies, and seize digital opportunities.

The Business Analyst role supports teams from inception to delivery, performing research, analysis, and client-ready materials. Analysts will engage in market sizing, financial analyses, and trend tracking, while developing presentations and building trusted client relationships

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and research capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Industry and user research (e.g., market trends, surveys, executive interviews)
• Analysis such as market sizing, revenue models, and financial analysis
• Contribution to brainstorming and directing analysis
• Creating and designing client presentations
• Note-taking and information gathering during meetings
• Keeping up with technology and media trends

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Activate is the leading management consulting firm for the Entertainment, Media, Technology, and Internet industries. We are uniquely qualified to help tech and media companies improve revenue performance, position their businesses for growth, and define strategies to own their future. We have extensive industry experience and deep functional expertise, helping companies deliver significant results. Leading tech and media companies turn to us to find ways to grow their revenues, take advantage of digital opportunities, and get ahead of the forces transforming their businesses.

About the Business Analyst Role:

Business Analysts will leverage and build upon their analytical, critical thinking, and research skills from day one and will work closely with members at all levels of the organization, from fellow analysts to the Managing Partner and CEO. They are largely expected to support their team from inception to the delivery, contributing to research, analysis, synthesis, and client-ready materials.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Industry and user research (e.g., market/consumer trends, commissioned surveys, executive interviews)
• Analysis such as market sizing, building revenue models, and financial analysis
• Contribution to brainstorming and the general direction of analysis
• Creating and designing client presentations
• Note-taking and information gathering during meetings
• Keeping up with overall technology and media trends

You will receive training and coaching on:

• Structuring and creating an action plan to work through complex problems
• Working effectively with a team to come up with the best recommendations
• Structure and create an action plan to work through complex problems
• Establish and maintain trust-based relationships with clients to better serve them
• Communicate effectively across a wide range of audiences
• Build rapport and garner buy-in from internal and external stakeholders
• Research and analytical tools, and skills

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree accompanied by a strong academic record
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and research capabilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• A strong interest in the media/tech space
• Independent, motivated, and proactive team player

Activate compensates its consultants competitively for the impact they deliver. Business Analysts will receive a first-year base salary of $108,000, with the opportunity to earn a discretionary annual bonus of up to 25%, resulting in total potential compensation of $135,000. Additionally, we also provide a non-contributory safe harbor 401(k) payment of 3% of gross compensation.