Business Analyst II

Role Overview

We are looking for a Business Analyst on the Analytics Team who will support data-driven decision-making across our sales marketing and business development this role you will compile and interpret performance data optimize advertiser campaigns and serve as a trusted analytical partner to both internal teams and external clients. You will translate data into clear recommendations and communicate them with confidence. We also expect you to embrace AI tools as a core part of how you work using them to move faster write better and do more with less. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your analytical and client-facing skill set in a fast-paced data-rich environment.

Responsibilities

• Pull clean and analyze campaign performance data to surface actionable insights for advertisers and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain recurring reports dashboards and ad hoc analyses that support business decisions.
• Serve as a direct point of contact for internal business teams communicating performance results diagnosing issues and recommending optimizations with clarity and confidence.
• Translate data into concise compelling narratives tailored to internal and external audiences.
• Assist with the optimization of advertiser CPC campaigns by monitoring KPIs and proactively flagging trends and opportunities.
• Develop fluency in the MediaAlpha platforms tools data structures and marketplace mechanics.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g. large language models AI-assisted coding automated reporting) to accelerate analysis improve output quality and scale your impact.
• Collaborate with senior analysts and data science teammates to scope and implement analytical solutions.
• Help document analytical processes and contribute to building scalable repeatable workflows.

Requirements

• 12 years of work experience in an analytical business intelligence or client-facing data role.
• B.S. or B.A. required preferably in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics business finance math engineering or statistics).
• Experience with SQL for querying and transforming data.
• Exposure to Python R or another scripting language.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUPs data manipulation).
• Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT Claude Copilot) to accelerate analysis automate workflows or draft client-ready content.
• Strong analytical ability and experience working with structured data sets.
• Comfort presenting findings and fielding questions in a client-facing or consultative context.
• Solid understanding of data visualization and the ability to tell a clear story with data.
• Comfort with basic statistical concepts (e.g. averages distributions confidence intervals)
• Self-starter with the ability to think critically and willingness to learn required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AdTech performance marketing or insurance a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

We are excited to offer a competitive base pay range of $75000 to $110000 for this position based on experience and qualifications. As a valued member of our team you will also have access to top-notch benefits including:

• Annual bonus program and participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program.
• 100% Employer-paid health dental and vision insurance for you your dependents and spouse or registered domestic partner.
• 100% Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Open Paid Time Off policy with a birthday day off and 11 holidays.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Cell Phone Wellness and Internet expense reimbursement along with a subscription to the Calm App.
• 100% fully paid parental leave up to 22 weeks for the primary caregiver and 12 weeks for the secondary caregiver.
• Dog-friendly offices (LA and AZ) along with a $300 pet adoption reimbursement.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

MediaAlpha is committed to fostering cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity equity and inclusion. Our philosophy and actions are built on the premise that as an employer and citizens of our communities we can create opportunities for lasting change.

Fair Chance

MediaAlpha will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at or .