Business Operations and Analyst

Job Description

Position: Business Operations and Analyst 

Athena is India’s largest institution in the “premium undergraduate study abroad” space.  Founded 10 years ago by two Princeton graduates, Poshak Agrawal and Rahul Subramaniam, Athena is headquartered in Gurgaon, with offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, and caters to students from 15 countries. Athena’s vision is to help students become the best version of themselves, and the mission is to create 50,000 global leaders. Athena’s transformative, holistic life coaching program embraces both depth and breadth, science and the humanities. Athena encourages students to deepen their theoretical knowledge and apply it to address practical issues confronting society, both locally and globally. The program has shown incredible results, with students being admitted to universities such as Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, Stanford University, University of Cambridge, MIT, Brown, Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Chicago - to name a few.

Our legacy as pioneers in the study-abroad process (having experienced it ourselves), coupled with a creative, open environment and immense professional opportunities, makes this a perfect place for those looking to build a lasting career in education. 

If you enjoy working in dynamic educational environments and love expanding the horizons of emotional and strategic counseling, we look forward to hearing from you!

Learn more: 

https://www.athenaeducation.co.in/article.aspx 

Job Summary:

The Business Operations and Analyst will play a critical role in analyzing business processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives. This role requires a combination of analytical skills, business acumen, and operational expertise.

Key Skills: 

• Proficiency in Excel and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets, building KPIs
• Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills 
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Reporting:
1. Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to support business decisions.
2. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
3. Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis.

Process Improvement:
1. Evaluate current business processes and identify areas for improvement.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements.
3. Document new processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Operational Support:
1. Assist in the planning and execution of operational projects.
2. Monitor and manage daily operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Support the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Collaboration:
1. Work closely with management, departments, and external partners to understand business needs and deliver solutions.
2. Facilitate meetings and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.

Project Management:
1. Lead and participate in projects aimed at improving business operations.
2. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Continuous Improvement:
1. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in business analysis and operations.
2. Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance business performance.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Why should you be interested?

Impact

• Working with Athena will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive impact in the lives of the best students in the country - the future pioneers of the world.
• Opportunity to mentor budding writers
• Team and Culture
• We are a young and daring collection of adventurers dedicated to excellence and growth. We are always efficient and occasionally funny.
• The candidate will get a chance to work in a multicultural environment with ex-pats from different corners of the globe.
• Professional Advancement
• We believe in providing opportunities for team members to build their skills and become independent drivers.
• We also offer the opportunity to collaborate across our group organizations- Hora.ai (Tech) and Sitare Foundation (education non-profit)- and learn from like-minded, passionate people who have all come together to create an impact. 

Location & Work Environment

The Vatika Triangle; Gurgaon, India

• We have built creative space in a top corporate building in a prime location in Gurgaon. 
• The office is on M.G. Road, a 2-minute walk from the M.G. Road Metro Station.

Our team comprises of creative and colorful characters, all goal-oriented and hungry for growth (and healthy snacks). The work environment is a mixture of formal and playful, as we all strive to get things done while sipping Italian coffee brewed in-house.