Business Analyst
Airbnb
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Job Description
About Airbnb
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
The Community You Will Join
The Chief Business Officer organization plays a pivotal role in driving Airbnb's growth and expansion efforts worldwide. Our teammates work on commercializing Airbnb’s new and existing businesses, helping Airbnb expand beyond its core offering as a place to stay. This includes recruiting and developing Airbnb’s global supply of high-quality stays, Experiences, and services, and executing Airbnb’s global in-market strategy. With this focus on business strategy, quality supply, and international expansion, the team is leading the way for Airbnb’s continued growth and facilitation of millions more host and guest connections.
The Difference You Will Make
The Business Analyst reports to the APAC Homes Director and is based in Singapore. As a Business Analyst, you will work within the Homes team supporting the growth of Airbnb in Asia Pacific. This role is responsible for conducting data analysis, market research, and putting together memos and presentations to support strategic decision making by creating actionable insights. You will have the possibility to learn and assume the responsibility of providing fundamental data insights to local market teams.
Our Business Analyst will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the different functions within the territory interact with each other, and have the opportunity to work cross-functionally.
A Typical Day as a Business Analyst
- Conduct data-driven deep-dives on everything business related — supply, demand, conversion — to provide a clear understanding of marketplace performance at different levels.
- Derive key conclusions and recommendations on how to address different problems, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Produce reports and other forms of intel by leveraging external data sources to have a better understanding of both the market (size, growth, trends…) and our performance versus the industry.
- Respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders by providing high quality ad hoc data analysis and insights.
- Work seamlessly with other teams on projects that require their support.
- Act as a key contributor to the success of the team.
- Contribute to key projects in APAC supporting the Director of Homes.
Your Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
- +5 Years of experience in related functions. Experience in Management Consulting is a plus.
- Based in Singapore.
- Skilled user of Excel, Tableau, and Superset.
- Proficient with SQL, large databases and raw data.
- Strong spoken and written English language skills.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Pays attention to both details and macro-level outcomes.
- Ability to work proactively and results-driven: always trying to learn that extra detail that can help make the most accurate decisions.
Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging
Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Key skills/competency
- Data Analysis
- Market Research
- Strategic Decision Making
- SQL Proficiency
- Excel Expertise
- Tableau/Superset
- Marketplace Performance
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Growth Opportunities
- Communication Skills
How to Get Hired at Airbnb
- Research Airbnb's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Business Analyst: Highlight data analysis, market research, SQL proficiency, and experience with platforms like Excel, Tableau, and Superset to match Airbnb's needs.
- Network effectively within Airbnb: Connect with current employees in similar roles or departments on LinkedIn to gain insights and potential referrals.
- Prepare for data-driven interviews: Practice case studies, SQL coding challenges, and demonstrate your ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets relevant to marketplace performance.
- Show passion for travel and community: Emphasize how your analytical skills can contribute to Airbnb's mission of connecting hosts and guests globally, especially within the APAC region.
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