Venture Analyst at Path-Finder · Bengaluru (Bangalore) · 1 - 2 years · ₹6L - ₹8L / yr · Bootstrapped · Posted 29 Nov 2024

+ About Us
At Pathfinder we identify with the need to build Strategy for Innovative Ventures in a ‘Digital Native’ manner. Our frameworks provide holistic guidance to startups navigating the challenging 0-1 terrain. We imbibe the adage – Strategy is what you see & not what you say, and transforming our frameworks into intuitive playbooks is the act at the end of the play.
+ Role Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented specialist to join our team as a Venture Analyst. In this role, you will work with innovative ventures and play a pivotal role in our advisory team to build compelling cases that foster strategic initiatives. You will conduct client interviews, develop case wireframes, and structure work to represent strategic paths. The ideal candidate should possess the following capabilities – critical thinking, logical reasoning, and a keen business acumen.
+ Key Responsibilities
- Proficient in framing questions for RFIs: Skilled in identifying critical data requirements and crafting precise & insightful questions to gather essential information from clients through Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Process Documentation: Develop and record systematic methodologies for analysing business cases to ensure consistency across projects
- Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment across teams to develop effective solutions to engagement pain points that improve client satisfaction and retention
- Report Presentation: Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and present your findings. Engage with both parties to ensure their needs are met and effectively communicate your work
+ Qualifications
Education: ·Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics or a related field
Experience: 2-4 years of experience as a business analyst role within a start-up or management consulting firm
Skills & Capabilities:
- Understanding of business and innovation concepts
- Good knowledge of representing qualitative and quantitative info sets
- Proficiency in data visualization tools and software (e.g., MS Office, Tableau)
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- Familiarity with financial analysis and projections
+ Attributes
- Entrepreneurial mind-set with a passion for start-ups
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
+ Why Join Us?
- Impact: Create industry-first propositions that propel start-ups towards exponential growth.
- Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Culture: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation and creativity.
- Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package.

About Path-Finder
About
At Pathfinder we identify with the need to build Strategy for Innovative Ventures in a ‘Digital Native’ manner. Our frameworks provide holistic guidance to startups navigating the challenging 0-1 terrain. We imbibe the adage – Strategy is what you see & not what you say, and transforming our frameworks into intuitive playbooks is the act at the end of the play.
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Solution Evaluation:
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Continuous Improvement:
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- Knowledge of digital marketing best practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong and collaborative relationships internally and externally.
- Pursuing leads and moving them through the sales cycle.
- Attending conferences and industry events.
Expected Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a technical environment.
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About the Role
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Responsibilities
- Support business operations using tech tools (Excel, CRM, dashboards)
- Analyze data and generate insights for decision-making
- Assist in automation workflows and process improvements
- Coordinate between tech and business teams
- Help in implementing digital solutions and tools
Skills Required
- Basic knowledge of Excel / Google Sheets
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of business processes
- Interest in technology and automation
Details
- Duration: 3–6 months
- Mode: Remote
- Certificate + PPO based on performance
Role Overview
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Requirements
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst supporting engineering teams, preferably in enterprise, platform, or SaaS environments.
• Strong ability to translate business needs, customer success objectives, and AI use cases into clear functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Experience working on AI‑enabled or data‑driven products, including concepts such as automation, recommendations, agentic workflows, or insights powered by analytics.
• Ability to partner effectively with Engineers, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers, and UX to support backlog refinement and delivery planning.
• Experience creating and maintaining artifacts such as user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, data mappings, and dependency documentation.
• Comfort operating in fast‑paced, iterative delivery environments, supporting AI acceleration efforts where requirements evolve quickly.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify gaps, risks, dependencies, and edge cases early in the development lifecycle.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to align technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow‑style enterprise platforms, customer success workflows, or complex system integrations is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
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- Conduct market and competitor research and prepare actionable insights
- Assist in business development and growth-related activities
- Coordinate with internal teams and candidates.
- Track ongoing tasks, deadlines, and deliverables
- Prepare reports, presentations, MIS, and business updates
- Support recruitment and HR-related activities when required
- Assist with marketing, social media, and content-related coordination
- Identify operational gaps and suggest practical solutions
- Follow up with team members and ensure tasks are completed on time
- Maintain organized records, trackers, and documentation
- Assist in special projects assigned by the Founder
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Job description
We are looking for an experienced professional to lead our investment planning, project analysis, and company growth strategy. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in investment firms, banking, corporate strategy, or consulting.
Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate new projects and prepare financial models, ROI, and feasibility reports.
• Support investor meetings, funding discussions, and due diligence.
• Prepare business plans, pitch decks, and financial projections.
• Identify growth opportunities and drive company expansion strategies.
• Coordinate with internal teams to monitor project execution and KPIs.
1. Investment Planning & Evaluation
• Conduct financial feasibility studies for new projects and expansion initiatives.
• Build detailed financial models, ROI calculations, and risk analysis for investment decisions.
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2. Funding & Investor Coordination
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Requirements
• MBA (Finance) / CA / CFA preferred.
• Strong skills in investment analysis, valuation, financial modelling & strategy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in tech or EdTech companies is a plus.
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Why Join Us?
• Work directly with founders on growth and investment decisions.
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Tikshark is a fast-growing digital-first company focused on helping brands scale through performance-driven marketing, strategic business growth, and innovative digital solutions. We work closely with startups, founders, and growing businesses to build strong digital presence, generate qualified leads, and create sustainable revenue models.
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· Conduct market research to identify trends and potential opportunities.
· Collaborate with the marketing team to align sales strategies with marketing initiatives.
· Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
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Qualifications :-
· Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
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· Proactive and goal-oriented approach to achieving sales targets.
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· Presentation
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- Provide insights, reports, and data-driven recommendations
- Act as a bridge between sales, marketing, and leadership teams
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- Research and identify potential US businesses and decision-makers.
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- Maintain CRM records, track project status, and ensure timely follow-ups.
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- Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
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- Excellent English communication and documentation skills.
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Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic decisions? Join us at OIP Insurtech, where you'll play a pivotal role in analyzing market trends, optimizing operational processes, and transforming customer experiences. Bring your analytical prowess and business acumen to collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of insurance technology. Apply now and be part of revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge insights and solutions.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience
- Capable of independently conducting various aspects of business analysis, including requirements gathering, process analysis, and documentation.
- Proactive in identifying and prioritizing issues within their domain and taking the initiative to work with the team to resolve them.
- Strong background in accounting and/or financial controlling
- Demonstrates a high level of skill and independence
- Understands the full business analysis lifecycle and is proficient in handling various business problems and custom cases.
- Good knowledge of English
- Experience in accounting and business analysis in the IT industry is highly desirable
- Working knowledge of software development concepts, technologies, practices, and principles, and the ability to use them in different situations independently
- Good understanding of the software development lifecycle
Duties and responsibilities:
- Works closely with the development team and other stakeholders to investigate model business functions, business processes, information flows, and data structures
- Investigate operational issues, problems, and new opportunities; seek effective business solutions through improvements in aspects of business areas or systems of interest
- Assists in the analysis of underlying issues and their root causes, and identifies available options
- Communicates with clients and other stakeholders and assists in presenting issues and solutions both verbally and in writing
- Specifies data, data objects, and information flows that align with the needs of the business
- Produces business analysis deliverables using relevant documentation styles in line with company standards
- Facilitates stakeholder meetings and workshops, and presents findings and actions both verbally and in writing to the business
- Able to translate business requirements into a structured form
- Able to create structure within projects and project teams following Agile principles
- Understands the domain (Insurance Industry) and how it functions, after spending 6M in the company
- Understands the entire Policy Lifecycle, after spending 6M in the company
- Experience in using tools like Jira, Confluence, LucidChart, or other software for requirements management, documentation, and process modeling
- Experience with Agile frameworks
- Experience with testing methodologies, test planning, and quality assurance processes to ensure reliable and robust systems
Job Title: Technical Business Analyst| B2B
Work Location: Work from Home
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 1+ year
Company Location : Work from Home
Website : https://www.mayuraconsultancy.com/careers/mcs-business-systems-analyst-opening?r=jlp
Skills:
- Proficiency in business analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and documentation tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
- Strong understanding of business processes and requirement gathering
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus.
About Us:
Mayura Consultancy Services (MCS) is a leading software consultancy and development company, serving a customer base in more than 25 countries. Specializing in digital transformation, MCS offers a comprehensive range of innovative solutions tailored to diverse business needs. Our offerings include custom software development, e-Commerce development, mobile and web applications, cloud integration, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that business needs are met. This role will play a key part in improving business processes, optimizing systems, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Requirement Gathering & Documentation: Work with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements through interviews, workshops, and research. Develop detailed specifications and use cases.
- Process Analysis & Optimization: Analyze current business processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement. Propose solutions and strategies to enhance business performance.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Conduct data analysis to support decision-making and provide insights into business performance. Create dashboards and reports for business stakeholders.
- Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other business units to ensure seamless implementation of business requirements.
- Project Management Support: Assist in project management activities, including tracking progress, managing timelines, and ensuring project goals are met.
- Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure expectations are aligned, and business needs are understood and delivered.
Benefits of Working with MCS:
- Work From Home: Enjoy the flexibility of working entirely from the comfort of your home, achieving a better work-life balance while contributing to impactful research initiatives.
- Direct Collaboration with Founders: Collaborate directly with MCS's founding team, gaining valuable insights and mentorship while contributing to the company's growth.
- Access to Premium Tools: Utilize the latest research tools and software to enhance your work efficiency and effectiveness.
- Recognition and Growth Opportunities: Potential for career advancement based on performance, with opportunities to take on more responsibilities and grow within the company.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy insurance coverage, paid leaves, and additional perks that support your well-being and work-life balance.
Ready to start your journey as a Business Analyst? Apply Now!
Apply : Please apply using the URL below Once you complete the application form, we will review your profile and get back to you.
Website:
https://www.mayuraconsultancy.com/careers/mcs-business-systems-analyst-opening?r=jlp
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Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience
- Capable of independently conducting various aspects of business analysis, including requirements gathering, process analysis, and documentation.
- Proactive in identifying and prioritizing issues within their domain and taking the initiative to work with the team to resolve them.
- Strong background in accounting and/or financial controlling
- Demonstrates a high level of skill and independence
- Understands the full business analysis lifecycle and is proficient in handling various business problems and custom cases.
- Good knowledge of English
- Experience in accounting business analysis in the IT industry is highly desirable
- Working knowledge of software development concepts, technologies, practices, and principles, and the ability to use them in different situations independently
- Good understanding of the software development lifecycle
Duties and responsibilities:
- Works closely with the development team and other stakeholders to investigate model business functions, business processes, information flows, and data structures
- Investigate operational issues, problems, and new opportunities; seek effective business solutions through improvements in aspects of business areas or systems of interest
- Assists in the analysis of underlying issues and their root causes, and identifies available options
- Communicates with clients and other stakeholders and assists in presenting issues and solutions both verbally and in writing
- Specifies data, data objects, and information flows that align with the needs of the business
- Produces business analysis deliverables using relevant documentation styles in line with company standards
- Facilitates stakeholder meetings and workshops, and presents findings and actions both verbally and in writing to the business
- Able to translate business requirements into a structured form
- Able to create structure within projects and project teams following Agile principles
- Understands the domain (Insurance Industry) and how it functions, after spending 6M in the company
- Understands the entire Policy Lifecycle, after spending 6M in the company
- Experience in using tools like Jira, Confluence, LucidChart, or other software for requirements management, documentation, and process modeling
- Experience with Agile frameworks
- Experience with testing methodologies, test planning, and quality assurance processes to ensure reliable and robust systems













