BUSINESS ANALYST - NYC

Alexander Group•New York, NY

6h•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Analyst works closely with an assigned Project Manager and becomes a fully integrated project team member in their first months of employment. The combination of on-the-job learning, classroom training and on-going coaching and mentoring enable Business Analysts to enjoy outstanding professional growth and career opportunities. The firm’s culture, built on teamwork and meritocracy, empowers our professionals to support each other in their career development. The Business Analyst career track includes promotion to Associate Consultant to Management Consultant and beyond for individuals looking to develop a rewarding, long-term career in consulting with Alexander Group.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with solid academic achievement
1+ years of relevant professional experience
Good business acumen and awareness of business trends
Moderate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are required
Quantitative skills and general problem solving skills for business problems
Strong interpersonal and team working skills
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to learn quickly and resourcefully
High degree of motivation, flexibility and creativity
Genuine desire to work hard and progress rapidly in the consulting profession
Positive attitude and strong willingness to learn from mentors and peers
Ability to travel (sometimes on short notice)

Nice To Haves

Coursework in business administration, finance or economics is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Create and use analytical models to simulate or forecast business problems and results
Conduct data analysis including basic statistical analysis
Participate in client interviews and related fact-finding initiatives
Apply logic and Alexander Group methodologies to provide recommendations to clients
Use and develop communication skills to communicate project findings, conclusions and recommendations with your peers and clients
Prepare initial drafts of high quality, error free deliverables
Participate in client meetings to review and present analytical approaches and interpret results