Business Analyst

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Business Analyst (Remote) About the Role We are looking for a Business Analyst to work directly with leadership and help drive business improvement, operational efficiency, and strategic initiatives across multiple projects. This is not a narrow reporting role. You will gain exposure to business operations, process improvement, product development, and strategic decision-making while working closely with founders and cross-functional teams. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, asking questions, analyzing information, and turning ideas into actionable business recommendations. What You'll Be Working On Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement. Gather, organize, and document business requirements from stakeholders. Support product and software initiatives by translating business needs into clear requirements. Conduct market, competitor, and business research to support strategic decisions. Build reports, dashboards, presentations, and business recommendations for leadership. Track business metrics and help evaluate organizational performance. Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and process gaps, then recommend practical solutions. Assist with cross-functional projects involving operations, product, and business teams. Support leadership with special projects and business initiatives as needed. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. MBA graduates are encouraged to apply. 0–3 years of experience in Business Analysis, Consulting, Operations, Project Management, Strategy, or related fields. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Comfortable working with data, reports, spreadsheets, and business metrics. Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, or similar business tools. Ability to learn quickly and work independently in a remote environment. Nice to Have Experience with business process mapping or workflow analysis. Exposure to startups, consulting environments, or high-growth businesses. Experience working alongside product or software development teams. Familiarity with project coordination or business improvement initiatives. Contract Type: 90-Day Contract Engagement

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $3.00

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    $10.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Business Analysis
Business Plan
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  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Sep 9, 2010
  • United States
    New Orleans6:10 AM
  • $111K total spent
    63 hires, 7 active
  • 6,291 hours

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