Senior Business Analyst - Strategy & Analytics

Senior Business Analyst - Strategy & Analytics

Department: Strategy

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Boston, MA

Compensation: $95,000 - $130,000 / year

Description

About Cartesian

Cartesian is a specialist consulting firm with over 35 years of experience serving the global telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) sectors. We partner with clients worldwide to design and implement practical strategies, data-driven transformations, and technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. Our expertise spans analytics, strategy, technical services, content security, and management consulting.

Our Strategy & Analytics team partners with companies and investors in the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sector to uncover opportunities and drive performance. We combine strategic thinking, deep data insights, and technical expertise to tackle critical challenges across our clients' organizations. Our work spans branding and marketing strategy, sales optimization, operational efficiency, policy and regulatory analysis, financial modeling, data science, and more. We're a team of smart, curious, and collaborative individuals from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared passion for solving complex, ambiguous problems in an ever-evolving world.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our Strategy & Analytics practice. Senior Business Analysts will work in 2-5-person project teams to conduct data analysis and research to help develop strategic recommendations for our clients. We are looking for individuals who are excited to analyze data, build predictive models, investigate complex processes, research new technologies, develop strategies, and communicate clear recommendations to clients in a fun, fast paced environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What You'll Bring

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in a strategy and/or analytics role, preferably in a consulting environment
• Bachelor's degree with a preference for quantitative course work
• Passion for problem-solving and working with data
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate plans and execute well-documented analyses
• Effective time management skills and the ability to proactively set and execute priorities
• Proficiency with Excel
• Proficiency in conducting well-sourced research

Additional Skills We Value

• Exposure to consulting and/or working with client stakeholders
• Experience working on projects in the TMT (Technology, Media, & Telecommunications) industry
• Exposure building businesses cases and/or financial models
• Familiarity with tools such as SQL, Python, or Alteryx
• Familiarity with PowerPoint
• Ability to produce and present client-ready, executive-level deliverables
• Degree in Business, Economics or related

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
• Learning & development programs and mentorship
• Exposure to high-impact projects
• Volunteer events that support giving back to our local communities
• Weekly company-sponsored team social
• Annual summer party, holiday party, and other fun events