Ascendion is hiring: Business Analyst in Redmond

About Ascendion :

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Typical Day in the Role

• Key projects: This role will contribute to implementing pricing strategy depending on location. This role will heavily be a part of this project and be able to analyze and provide suggestions and insights. You will be getting acclimated on budget pricing, tracking.

• What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to work within a fun environment like the Gaming space and having a clear impact on revenue are unique selling points for the role.

Candidate Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 3-4 overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree in Business Admin or Finance required to be eligible for this role.

• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain:

• Clear demonstration of strong analytics skill within Excel and PowerBI
• Strong familiarity with pricing and pricing strategy is a HUGE plus.
• Excellent communication written and verbal.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

• Minimum 3-4 years experience with business analysis, pricing, or financial operations
• Minimum 3-4 years experience with Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or other relevant software
• Minimum 3-4 years experience with Strong analytical skills, with experience in financial modeling and pricing strategy

We are looking for a Financial and Business Analyst to support the Business Team, focusing on pricing strategy and financial analysis. As a Business Analyst on this team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage pricing strategy, analyze foreign exchange impacts, and produce detailed financial reports. By ensuring accurate and insightful pricing data, you’ll drive strategic decisions that will help shape the future of the studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain pricing matrixes across various products and platforms
• Analyze and report on foreign exchange rate movements and their impact on revenue
• Manage the implementation of pricing strategy changes across Console, Mobile, PC for game and post-sale monetization SKUs
• Conduct analysis to assess the impact of price tests and recommend strategic adjustments
• Prepare detailed reports on geographic financial/unit performance, including ad hoc and monthly updates
• Audit current pricing structures and recommend improvements to optimize revenue and profitability
• Document and improve existing and new business operations processes for accuracy and efficiency
• Support the business operations team with ad hoc performance reporting as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, pricing, or financial operations
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in financial modeling and pricing strategy
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or other relevant software
• Familiarity with foreign exchange impacts and revenue reporting across multiple geographies
• High attention to detail with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to convey complex information clearly
• Passion for gaming preferred

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal day accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 day of paid vacation time] [6 paid holiday and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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