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2025 Launch Program: Business Analyst

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Red Ventures

Red Ventures

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital media and services across sectors

Consumer Software
Financial Services
Education
Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$80kAnnually

Entry

Charlotte, NC, USA

Category
Business Research
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
SQL
SEO
Tableau
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Graduating Summer 2025 with a relevant undergraduate degree such as (but not limited to) business, data analytics, math, statistics, computer science, or a combination of these.
  • Start date in our August 2025 cohort.
  • Strong grit and learning mentality when faced with challenging projects, unfamiliar technology, and ambiguous business problems.
  • Ability to collect, mine, and manipulate data from disparate data sources, with a willingness to dig deeper and understand the process that creates data.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive decisions and behavior changes through analytical capabilities and data-driven solutions, and the ability to measure and analyze the impact of these solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights, and effectively communicate these insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Foundational analytics toolkit - data extraction, manipulation, and visualizations (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Advanced Excel).
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen and capability of coming up with creative ideas to create value for consumers and businesses.
  • Scrappy, tenacious, and self-motivated.
  • BUT - also a team player with no ego, a competitive spirit, and great sense of humor.
  • Passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
Responsibilities
  • Join a functional area in our organization such as SEO, Customer Experience, Paid Media, and Business Operations to find your niche and understand the challenges they face. You’ll work on identifying opportunities for data-driven improvements and advanced analytics solutions.
  • As an Analyst, you will bridge the gap between our vast data landscape and impactful business solutions. Your focus will not just be on the technical side, but also on the application of your solutions in a real business context. You will have the responsibility and autonomy to drive decisions and behavior changes.
  • Translate complex business problems into clear, measurable projects. You'll see the big picture but also dive into details to uncover new opportunities for growth and optimization.
  • Leverage data processing tools to manipulate large datasets to create data-based solutions, leveraging analytical techniques and RV’s proprietary technology to discover and interpret deeper trends and relationships.
  • Analyze the impact of your experiments, synthesizing and presenting your findings in a way that clearly communicates the impact and aligns stakeholders to create desired next steps.
  • You'll be expected to be an owner of your processes and workstreams, identifying where technology can be deployed to solve business problems in ways we haven’t imagined before.

Red Ventures connects people with information and resources across various sectors, including health, finance, travel, education, technology, and home services. The company provides high-quality content that helps consumers make informed decisions, such as in-depth health articles, travel advice, and simplified home financing through its digital mortgage brokerage. Red Ventures operates a home services marketplace in the UK, linking millions of consumers with essential services and savings. Its business model focuses on attracting a large audience through valuable content, which in turn generates revenue from advertising, affiliate marketing, and lead generation. Unlike its competitors, Red Ventures offers a diverse range of services and content, empowering users with guidance in areas like technology, mental health, and personal finance. The goal of Red Ventures is to be a trusted resource that helps individuals and businesses navigate their needs effectively.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$250M

Headquarters

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Red Ventures' extensive reach and diverse offerings position it as a leader in the digital media and services industry, providing ample growth opportunities.
  • The company's involvement in impactful initiatives, such as the pediatric mental health center in Ukraine, highlights its commitment to social responsibility and community support.
  • Recent acquisitions and partnerships, like with HigherEducation.com and Optum, expand their market influence and service capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Operating in highly competitive markets like digital media and financial services requires constant innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
  • The potential sale of key assets like CNET could lead to strategic shifts and uncertainty for employees.

What makes Red Ventures unique

  • Red Ventures operates across multiple sectors, providing a diverse range of high-quality content and services that attract a broad audience, unlike competitors who may focus on niche markets.
  • Their business model leverages advertising, affiliate marketing, and lead generation, creating multiple revenue streams and reducing dependency on a single source of income.
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions, such as with TIME for financial guidance and the launch of the Homebody Marketplace, enhance their market presence and service offerings.