Job Description
Are you looking to kickstart your career in the dynamic world of data and strategy? Apex Analytics Solutions is seeking a motivated and analytical Entry Level Business Analyst to join our growing team in Atlanta, GA. We are dedicated to transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business growth, and we want you to be part of that journey.
As a Junior Business Analyst, you will work closely with senior analysts and stakeholders to understand business requirements, analyze data, and document processes. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or career changers looking to develop a strong foundation in business intelligence, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive starting salary with annual performance reviews.
- Comprehensive training program on SQL, Excel, and Agile methodologies.
- Flexible work environment and opportunities for remote work.
- Career progression into Senior Analyst or Management roles.
Responsibilities:
- Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Product, Operations) to identify business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
- Data Analysis: Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets to uncover trends and provide actionable recommendations.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation including process flows, user stories, and business requirements documents (BRDs).
- Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in current business processes and propose solutions to enhance productivity and profitability.
- Reporting: Support the creation of dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical business units to ensure clear understanding of project goals.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field. (Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply).
- Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) and familiarity with SQL or data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI) is a plus.
- Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Problem Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot issues and propose practical solutions.
- Organization: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
- Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets to uncover trends and provide actionable recommendations.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation including process flows, user stories, and business requirements documents (BRDs).
- Identify inefficiencies in current business processes and propose solutions to enhance productivity and profitability.
- Support the creation of dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical business units to ensure clear understanding of project goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) and familiarity with SQL or data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI) is a plus.
- Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot issues and propose practical solutions.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.