Business Data Analyst II, Basketball

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We’re looking for a Business Data Analyst II, Basketball who will drive analytical workstreams that help identify, evaluate, and catalyze action against critical priorities for our Basketball and Athlete Teams. You will develop and communicate business insights that help influence key partners in a complex, cross-functional environment. You will play a critical role on the team that drives Nike’s long-term vision of serving elite athletes and creates long-term value for Nike and our partners!

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for driving Nike’s long-term Basketball strategy forward by providing on-going research and analytical support. You will support the identification and evaluation of critical priorities and strategic problems ultimately leading to crucial action on these priorities. In addition, you will establish new processes and tools that creates value across the cross-functional Basketball teams as well as external partnerships across multiple industries.

The focus across both serving elite athletes as well as everyday athletes/consumers is also unique to this role.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

This Business Data Analyst will be part of the larger Global Basketball team, that will consist of key stakeholders across Business, Marketing, Sports Marketing, Product and Planning. Additionally, this role will work across key data and analytics driven functions. This role will report directly to our Director, Global Athlete Business along with support from the Global Basketball Leadership Team.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of relevant education, experience and training

• 2+ years of corporate development, business development, corporate strategy, investment banking, strategy consulting, finance, or related experience

• Ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis and financial models

• Experience conducting and/or analyzing research related to consumers, industries, and competitors

• Comfort analyzing research related to consumers, industries, and competitors

• Proven ability to operate with a high degree of ambiguity and to work with a flexible schedule

• Logical problem structuring and strategic problem-solving skills

• Superior interpersonal skills and proven track record to work cross-functionally

• Excellent written, oral, and communication skills

• Ability to work on cross-functional teams and provide project management support

• Proficiency in standard business software applications (e.g., Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel)