Business Analyst - upGrad Higher Education

About the Role :

We’re looking for a critical thinking

Business Analyst

to join our fast-paced and result-oriented team. If selected, you have the opportunity to work closely with the

revenue team

for

Higher Education Business

at upGrad to track performance at the most granular level to drive sales and marketing efficiencies within the system and be a part of the Growth Engine. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on thinking first principles, solving complex business problems, enjoys working with data, and can translate data into action items.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — Product, Marketing, Sales, and Operations — to identify opportunities and drive the day-to-day business.

Key Responsibilities :

Gather, analyze, and interpret datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights

Create and maintain dashboards and reports to support decision-making

Present insights and recommendations to leadership in a clear and concise manner

Support special projects such as pricing analysis, user behavior studies, or operational efficiency initiatives

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree from

IIT, NIT, or BITS Pilani

(Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics preferred)

2–3 years of experience

in business analysis, consulting, data analytics

Proficiency in

Excel, SQL, Power BI / Tableau, and Google Sheets

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex data into clear insights.

A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with multiple stakeholders