Data Analyst

Join to apply for the Data Analyst (Work From Home) role at Persona . Persona is the company top startups use to hire people from all around the world. Our vision is a future where each person can find the best role for them and companies can discover the world’s best talent. Founded by two Stanford University graduates, Persona works with the world’s fastest-growing technology startups. Our clients are funded by some of the world’s top investors, like Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz. Persona is a talent agency that recruits, trains, and staffs talented remote professionals such as yourself. This is an opportunity to work closely with the future Googles, Facebooks, and Amazons of the world—building out their organizations and helping them reach the next level of success. We support everyone we hire with training, mentoring, and technology resources so they are enabled to do their best and are as happy as possible in their roles. We have a large international team dedicated to supporting and taking care of new Persona team members, and our goal is to provide excellent long-term career opportunities for everyone who joins the team. Who’s building Persona? We are a global team of passionate problem solvers who love to build new things and make our customers happy. Our team is made up of motivated, hard-working people spanning the globe, united by a culture of learning and continuous improvement. What we’re looking for? We are looking for a Data Analyst who will support the investment team by transforming data into insights. You’ll analyze startup ecosystems, build dashboards, and streamline reporting to help identify opportunities and make smarter investment decisions. Responsibilities — what you'll do: Analyze startup databases and financial metrics to uncover early-stage investment opportunities. Track industry trends, deal activity, and portfolio performance. Support research efforts for new markets, sectors, and technologies. Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs and market developments. Maintain and improve internal databases of companies, contacts, and industry benchmarks. Automate routine data tasks using Excel, SQL, or lightweight scripting. Assist in preparing reports, visuals, and summaries for internal and external stakeholders. Support due diligence processes with data summaries and benchmarking. Collaborate with associates and partners to deliver data-informed recommendations. Help roll out native AI solutions across the firm to improve efficiency and deal quality. Primary charge of these roles is to help collide make better investment decisions by finding better deals, and better analyzing the deals that we see. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Data Science, or a related field. 2–4 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or consulting. Prior experience in startups or venture capital firms is strongly preferred; a demonstrated interest is a plus. Advanced Excel skills. Proficiency in Python or R. SQL for querying structured datasets. Familiarity with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker. Ability to work U.S. business hours (Pacific Time, Central Time, or Eastern Time). This position is for serious, career-oriented candidates. Qualities we look for: Detail-oriented and curious about uncovering patterns. Able to communicate clearly with non-technical audiences. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and incomplete data. Highly organized and proactive. What we offer: Best salaries in the industry. Permanent ability to work from anywhere in the world. Opportunities for growth and advancement. A fast-paced and collaborative environment. Warm and friendly company culture. Full benefits. Benefits at Persona: Health insurance. Unlimited paid time off (paid sick and vacation leaves). Annual bonuses based on performance. Monthly tech allowance. Opportunity to be paid in your currency of choice. This is a full-time and long-term role. We are looking for individuals who are ready to fully commit their time and energy to one company and grow and develop along with that company. All roles at Persona are 100% work‑from‑anywhere (work from home or wherever it suits you best). If this is your first time working for a U.S. company, that’s okay; we provide guidance and assistance getting set up as a remote professional. Once hired, we will carefully match you to a client company of ours that perfectly suits your career background, skills, and goals. Visit our website for more information: #J-18808-Ljbffr