Business Analyst

Oak Point Partners; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health and dental

Disability and life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oak Point Partners is seeking entry-level Business Analysts with a bachelor’s degree to launch their careers in an entrepreneurial setting. You will perform corporate research, data analysis, and process improvement while learning our industry and training programs.

This in-office role offers potential to transition to a hybrid schedule after a successful introductory period, with an annual salary range of $65,000 to $70,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, data analysis, or related field.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to present information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Research: research assets, document findings.
• Data Analysis: analyze large datasets for revenue opportunities.
• Process Optimization: document business processes for efficiency.
• Technology Initiatives: conduct UAT and provide data-driven feedback.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Learnability

Communication

Detail orientation

Excel

SharePoint

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree

GPA 3.5+

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Oak Point Partners is looking to hire entry-level candidates with a bachelor’s degree who are eager to launch their careers as a Business Analyst. Our entrepreneurial environment offers team members the ability to learn, grow, and have a meaningful impact every day. This role is relied upon to perform a variety of process-driven activities, including corporate research, data analysis, and more.

Oak Point is a unique, differentiated business, so prior knowledge of our industry is not required. We will prioritize and invest heavily in your training and development to help you succeed in your career with Oak Point Partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Corporate Research: Understand asset purchase agreements, conduct detailed corporate entity research investigating corporate structures and documenting key findings
• Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets to identify and pursue revenue opportunities.
• Process Optimization: Document and analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improved productivity and efficiency.
• Technology Initiatives: Conduct user acceptance testing on new technology features and provide recommendations data-driven feedback to enhance system functionality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, as well as an interest in data analysis
• Motivated with a strong desire to learn new skills
• Detail-oriented and ability to keep information organized
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products such as SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively present information to stakeholders at all levels
• Naturally curious, with the ability to adapt and become a subject matter expert on various operational processes

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, economics, data analysis, or a related field
• Strong academic record. 3.5 Undergraduate GPA or higher preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment, utilizing computer equipment for extended periods.

Hours: This is a full-time, in-office role with the option to transition to a hybrid work schedule after a successful introductory period.

Why Join Us?

We have a well-defined mission and strongly held core beliefs and cultural values.

We promote a workplace where employees can make an impact beyond financial results.

We believe in being truly agile in every decision, action, and interaction.

We recruit talented employees who embody a growth mindset and who are a strong fit for our culture and high-performing teams.

We value learning and teaching, and we invest in employee development and growth.

We foster a collaborative and team-focused work environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary range is $65,000 to $70,000, depending on prior work experience. Other Benefits include:

• Company paid health and dental insurance
• Disability and life insurance benefits
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off

About Oak Point Partners

Oak Point Partners is the leading institutional buyer of remnant assets. We have completed over 2,000 transactions with Fortune 500 publicly traded companies, portfolio companies of many of the largest private equity firms, and privately held businesses. Oak Point Partners is headquartered in the near north Chicago suburb of Skokie next to Old Orchard shopping mall.