Yahoo
is hiring
Business Analyst
About Our Company
Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.
Job Description & Responsibilities
We are seeking a Business Analyst to join Yahoo’s Home Ecosystem team. Working directly with executive leadership, this person will help drive financial modeling, industry research and business evaluations. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of sophisticated modeling methodologies, strategic planning and evolving market dynamics, with a commitment to driving growth while staying ahead of the rapidly changing tech landscape. They must be a tactical thinker and an exceptional “doer,” with a proven track record of executing in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with C-level leadership to execute on critical corporate strategy
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support business planning, marketing sizing and new ventures
- Manage the process of raw data collection, analysis and visualization
- Conduct in-depth competitive research related to industry trends and market dynamics
- Provide financial guidance and recommendations to support key initiatives and investment decisions
- Prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations to leadership, communicating strategic concepts, findings and recommendations
- Assist in the ongoing development and refinement of the company's long-term strategic plans, ensuring alignment with high-level goals and objectives
- Work on special projects and ad-hoc analyses for emerging challenges or opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed, including legal, finance and operations
Requirements
Qualifications:
- MBA or a graduate degree in a quantitative field
- 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate development or a related focus; top-tier consulting firm is a plus
- Proficient in building and maintaining complex financial models, with knowledge of relevant tools and techniques
- Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision
- An analytical mindset with a critical eye for the bigger picture
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
- Candidate must be in Eastern Time Zone
What we offer
The compensation for this position ranges from $61,875.00 - $128,750.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.
Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements.
