Business Analyst - Consumer

About Uphold

The Web3 economy will redefine how financial value is managed and exchanged - with much of this activity shifting towards blockchain networks and digital assets.

Founded in 2013, Uphold is a Web3 financial platform that supports almost 300 digital assets, serving as a Regulated Gateway to the Web3 economy.

With integrations with 27 blockchain networks and a robust trading engine connected to 30 underlying venues, the Uphold platform enables users to trade 'Anything-to-Anything' with competitive pricing and deep liquidity.

To date, Uphold has facilitated over 120 million transactions worth $40 billion, serving 10 million customers across 150+ countries.

Uphold strips away the complexity and lack of transparency to open up Web3 finance for everyone.

To learn more about Uphold, please visit https://uphold.com.

The opportunity:

Uphold is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Business Analyst to join our Consumer division. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the CEO of our Consumer Division, gaining hands-on experience in strategic planning, project execution, and driving innovation in consumer products and Web3 technologies.

This role is ideal for a driven professional with 2-3 years of experience, a strong academic foundation in business or related fields, and preferably an MBA. You'll transform data into actionable insights, support high-impact projects, and collaborate on strategic initiatives to drive growth.

If you're passionate about problem-solving, strategy, and making an impact in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment, this position offers an exciting pathway for career growth.

*This is a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract.

Primary responsibilities:

Project Coordination

1. Support the development and implementation of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
2. Ensure alignment across stakeholders by clearly communicating tasks, milestones, and progress.
3. Monitor project progress and proactively address risks or issues.

Data Analysis and Reporting

1. Gather, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
2. Develop financial models and turn complex datasets into compelling narratives.
3. Prepare presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership.

Strategic Support

1. Partner with the CEO, Consumer Division to synthesize market insights, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to strategic decision-making.
2. Stay informed about trends in Web3 technologies and consumer behavior to offer innovative perspectives.

Communication and Collaboration

1. Coordinate and manage meetings, prepare agendas, and ensure follow-up on key action items.
2. Act as a liaison between teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.

Required qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, or a related field.
2. 2-3 years of relevant experience in project management, consulting, or business analysis.
3. MBA strongly preferred but not required.
4. Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
5. Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
6. Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
7. A basic understanding of blockchain technology or Web3 applications is a plus.

Bonus if you have:

1. Experience with cryptocurrencies, digital assets, or consumer products.
2. Demonstrated interest in Web3 technologies, evidenced through community talks, certifications, or blog posts.
3. Hands-on experience with open-source projects or personal contributions to tools addressing specific challenges.

What we offer:

1. Innovation and Impact: Contribute to pioneering projects in a dynamic and challenging environment.
2. Competitive Compensation: Stock options, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits on top of a competitive salary.
3. Strong Company Culture: Thrive in a supportive, collegiate environment with values of integrity, teamwork, accountability, and excellence.
4. Global Collaboration: Participate in regular updates, strategy sessions, and networking opportunities across the group.
5. Development Opportunities: Access training and mentorship programs.
6. Flexibility: Enjoy options to work from home, other locations, or adjust your hours.
7. Inclusive Environment: Value and respect diverse perspectives.

Benefits:

1. Annual bonus program based on individual, team and company performance.
2. Home office stipend for a productive setup.
3. Generous PTO, healthcare, and employee assistance programs.
4. Engaging events and celebrations.
5. Well-stocked office kitchen with a foodie culture.

Join us to grow, innovate, and contribute meaningfully. Be part of our talented team!

Visit our careers page for more exciting opportunities, if this role isn't the perfect fit.

EEOC Employer

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and any other protected classes. Difference makes us stronger and better - together.