Senior Business Analyst

Activate; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Activate is seeking a Senior Business Analyst who will work directly with team members at all levels, from fellow analysts to the managing directors and CEO. You will be an essential contributor, participating in team discussions and client meetings.

The role blends research, market sizing, revenue modeling, client presentations, and mentorship of analysts, while keeping pace with media and tech trends. A degree and 2+ years of relevant experience are required, with strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with strong academic record.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and research capabilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interest in the media/tech space.
• Independent, motivated, proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry and user research including market trends and surveys.
• Perform market sizing and revenue modeling.
• Contribute to brainstorming and point the direction of analysis.
• Create, design, and deliver client presentations.
• Guide and develop junior analysts.
• Stay current with technology and media trends.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Research capabilities

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Senior Business Analysts work directly with Activate team members at all levels of the organization, from fellow analysts to the managing directors and CEO. As essential team members, analysts are expected to contribute to team discussions and participate in client meetings.

The Senior Business Analyst's role will vary by project, but will typically involve a combination of the following:

• Industry and user research (e.g. market/consumer trends, commissioned surveys, expert interviews)
• Analysis such as market sizing and building revenue models
• Contribution to brainstorming and general direction of analysis
• Creating, designing, and delivering client presentations
• Guiding and developing team members (i.e. analysts)
• Keeping up with overall technology and media trends

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree accompanied by a strong academic record
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• 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

The first-year base compensation for a Senior Business Analyst is $128,000 to $168,000 with a discretionary target bonus of 25% of base compensation, with total target compensation in the range of $160,000 to $210,000.