Academia.edu · 2 weeks ago
Senior Business Analyst
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$175K/yr - $215K/yr
3+ years expAcademia.edu is a leading platform for researchers and scholars to connect and share work. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will identify growth opportunities through data analysis and support cross-functional teams in delivering value to users.
EducationHigher EducationInformation TechnologyInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Identify and proactively pursue opportunities for business growth and scalability within your team and across the organization
Gather, analyze, and interpret data to inform product strategy and support the product roadmap
Define and track key performance metrics, design and maintain dashboards, and lead business reporting for your product team
Design, run, and analyze experiments to drive insights and inform decision-making
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of consulting experience with one of the following firms: Bain, McKinsey, BCG, Oliver Wyman, or LEK, followed by at least 1 year of experience in a B2C software company (candidates not meeting these criteria will not be considered)
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to business challenges and identify strategic opportunities
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing decision-making in cross-functional teams
Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset, capable of driving outcomes independently
Preferred
Familiarity with SQL and databases (Redshift preferred) for writing structured, efficient queries on large datasets
Familiarity with Python or R (a plus, but not required)
Familiarity with Mode for dash boarding and DBT for data transformations (or similar tools)
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
Generous Time Off: 21 paid vacation days, 12 paid company holidays, and unlimited sick days; paid parental leave and other leaves for life’s needs; 6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years
Flexible Work Arrangements : Flexible daily schedules within a hybrid work environment, annual remote-office budget, and monthly WFH internet stipend
Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, 401k plan, and stock options
Mission-Driven Company: Join a mission-driven company to accelerate and democratize the world’s research
Company
Academia.edu
Academia.edu is a platform for academics to share research papers.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (5)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.8MKey Investors
TencentKhosla VenturesSpark Ventures
2022-02-23Series D· $23M
2016-08-01Series C· $21M
2013-09-26Series B· $11.1M
Leadership Team
Richard Price
CEO
Jason Kellerman
Chief Product Officer and Chief Growth Officer
Recent News
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