Business Analyst, Strategy

Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams on demand. With over $200 million in annual revenue and team members based around the globe, it is the world’s largest fully‑remote workforce. We are looking for a senior‑level Business Analyst to provide leaders with crucial insights and recommendations for improvement. The role is part of our Business Analytics Center of Excellence and will focus on new businesses, from structuring their data infrastructure to developing reports that support data‑driven decisions. Ultimately, success means delivering the “so what” that drives decisions and real business impact. The analyst must fully understand the business, connect data analysis to strategy, and build positive relationships throughout the organization. Find a way attitude is required. This is a remote position. Toptal does not offer visa sponsorship or assistance. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English. Responsibilities Analyze data, build models, test hypotheses, find root causes, develop prototypes, forecast performance, create Tableau reports, write SQL scripts, and extract insights to inform business decisions. Use descriptive and diagnostic analytics to develop actionable recommendations for business leaders. Define metrics that are independent, holistic, accurate, encourage the right behaviors, and align with company strategy and objectives. Map business processes to their corresponding data flows. Proactively identify and surface opportunities to improve efficiency, conversion, revenue generation, client and talent experience, operations, communication, systems & tools, cash usage, etc. Work closely with data analysts and business process owners to empower data‑backed decision making. Build data infrastructure for each new business from lead acquisition to revenue generation; set up Google Analytics, Google Search Console and Google Ads as required. Qualifications and Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree is required. 5+ years of experience in data analysis, analytics, or business intelligence. 2+ years of experience within general consulting or an analytical operations function. Strong background in math, science, finance, engineering, or statistics and deep business insight. Advanced degrees and/or MBA are a plus. Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.). Proficiency in SQL; experience with R, Python, or MATLAB is a plus. Experience with exploratory data analysis, prototyping, testing hypotheses, root‑cause analyses, modeling business processes, building forecasts, predictive models, defining metrics, and measuring business performance. Track record of linking data and analytics to business strategy, financial performance, and operations to drive real impact. Working knowledge of probability and statistics; experience with process improvement is a plus. Ability to explain complex issues simply and intuitively, challenge assumptions, communicate limitations, and flag blind spots. Strong technical background, especially with data infrastructure and Google products, and mastery of diverse business processes. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, rapidly growing company and handle varied challenges, deadlines, and contacts. Must be a world‑class individual contributor; not just telling others what to do. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Toptal by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr