Associate Business Analyst

Spectrum; Stamford, Town of Manlius (CT, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Analyst to enhance operational efficiency and align business functions with organizational goals. This role involves analyzing business operations, compiling data, and presenting actionable insights to management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about driving business improvements and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience required.
• 0-2 years of business analysis or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business operations and recommend solutions to align with goals.
• Compile and present data to propose new strategies for business changes.
• Support efforts to enhance the customer experience.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for analyzing business operations and recommending solutions to align individual business functions with organizational goals. This role gains understanding of the structure, policies, and operations of an organization, and assists in recommending solutions to improve general business processes and planning. This position can collaborate with one or several business units or functions. Sponsorship not provided for this position.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Under general supervision, work with business stakeholders to analyze business operations and recommend solutions to align individual business functions with organizational goals.
• Work on gaining understanding of the structure, policies, and operations of an organization, and assist in recommending solutions to improve general business processes and planning.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and present data related to current and future operations.
• Create reports, charts, graphs, and presentations to aid in proposing new strategies for successful business changes.
• Develop project estimates by identifying phases and elements, personnel requirements, and costs.
• Analyze external market dynamics and other data sources to assess trends and assist in developing actionable insights and recommendations to management, via understanding of the business model and the information available for analysis.
• May make recommendations for solutions or improvements that can be accomplished through new technology or alternative uses of existing technology.
• Perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to quickly identify business problems/opportunities
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Knowledge of software applications such as Word, Excel, etc.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

• Business analysis or related experience - 0-2 years

Working Conditions

• Office environment