Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Description MarketWise is looking for a talented Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join our BI team. This role will have a direct impact on building a culture of data-driven decision-making where information is timely, accurate, and actionable. The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining multiple aspects of the BI function — from dashboard visualizations to SQL, data modeling, data warehousing, and forecasting. The data analysis and insights our team generates help drive the company’s strategy and operations. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with proven communication and problem-solving skills, expertise in Salesforce data analytics, and experience delivering accurate forecasts and strategic recommendations that support executive decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Understand business goals and define, improve, and forecast key metrics that guide strategic decisions Work closely with business and technology teams to translate complex needs into scalable data models, forecasting tools, and analytical frameworks Act as a senior liaison in supporting ongoing production operations, proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions Identify and understand source data systems (including Salesforce) and become a subject matter expert on data sources, flows, and analytical capabilities Promote BI best practices across the organization Consult with executive leadership and product teams to automate reporting, build dashboards, and create forecasting models that assess business performance and generate actionable insights Manage ad-hoc requests through independent investigation and clearly communicate complex findings, providing strategic recommendations Work cross-functionally to extract and integrate data components related to customers, sales, marketing, finance, and accounting for intuitive consumption in the data warehouse or as visualizations Explore and recommend technologies and techniques to improve DW/BI, forecasting, and analytics functions Create functional/technical specifications and documentation for complex BI and forecasting solutions Conduct data validation, performance tuning, and facilitate end-user testing on reports, dashboards, forecasts, and analyses Lead data discovery initiatives by exploring and cultivating new data sets and dashboard/forecast solutions Qualifications: BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred 7+ years of hands-on BI experience, including data querying, modeling, visualization, and forecasting Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including executive Expertise in data visualization, forecasting, and advanced analytics Experience in columnar store database concepts (Snowflake, AWS Redshift, or similar) Deep experience working with BI tools (Tableau, Looker, PowerBI, Business Objects, Cognos, Microstrategy, SSRS, QlikView) Expertise with Salesforce data and analytics, including integrating Salesforce data into BI workflows Experience with marketing analytics and forecasting a plus Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) a plus Must be proactive, forward-thinking, and able to anticipate business needs and data opportunities What We Offer Be part of a high-performing, innovative team. Work on exciting projects that allow you to showcase your skills and make a direct impact. A creative, fast-paced environment Competitive salary range between $125,000 - $145,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and 12 paid company holidays. This role is remote-eligible, with a preference for candidates in the Mid-Atlantic region and/or within driving/train distance of Baltimore. About MarketWise At MarketWise, we thrive on new ideas and the entrepreneurial spirit. Naturally, we are always looking for new people, explorers, and innovators. If you are interested in a career where your ideas will not only be heard but celebrated, we'd like to hear from you. MarketWise started in 1999 with one brand and the simple idea to publish intelligent, independent, insightful, and in-depth investment research and treat the self-directed investor the way we would want to be treated. That simple idea worked and has guided our decisions ever since. Our companies provide our subscribers with the research, education, and tools that they need to navigate the financial markets. Since our inception, we have evolved significantly, expanding into a comprehensive suite of diversified investment research products and solutions from various financial research companies. Today, MarketWise subsidiaries offer research across various platforms, including desktop, laptop, and mobile devices such as tablets and cell phones. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality, independent, and spirited investment research, as well as several software and analytical tools, on a subscription basis. MarketWise’s editors cover a broad spectrum of investments—ranging from commodities to equities, to distressed debt and cryptocurrencies—offering 100+ products on multiple platforms through 6 customer-facing brands.