Business Analyst, Strategy and Insights

From helping to invent the affiliate industry, to performance marketing and what comes next, we’ve earned a reputation for maintaining the largest, most reliable partnership-based platform and sterling service with a personal touch.  

With over 25 years of  experience and 1,000+ associates across 7 different countries, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) is the most trusted and established name in performance marketing.   

We specialize in cultivating partnerships between top brands and trusted publishers to help them drive revenue and grow their businesses. CJ’s industry-leading solutions and services are what makes our innovative marketing technology (“martech”) the platform of choice for over 3,800 global brands across all industries including retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe, our data capabilities, future-focused tech, and strategic expertise power meaningful connections so brands can reach consumers wherever they are.   

We take just as much pride in our innovative technology and comprehensive data as we do in the expertise and dedication of our people. Our collaborative teams are equipped with advanced tools, training, and career development opportunities in order to provide our clients with cutting edge solutions, strategies, and support that drive meaningful results. In an industry with much uncharted territory, our people are a trusted a steady hand. 

So, what is Affiliate Marketing?  
Think about the last time you bought something online. Maybe your favorite influencer shared a product that caught your eye with a coupon to help save you some cash, or perhaps you already knew what you wanted to buy, but there were so many options that you needed help from a trusted review site. However you finally made your purchase, chances are you interacted with affiliate publishers along the way—whether they influenced you, provided helpful information, or made sure you got the best price, CJ provides the performance marketing platform that connects brands with publishers to create valuable resources frequently used by shoppers such as yourself.   

Here's why you’ll love working here! 
In addition to competitive salaries, 401K matching, wellness reimbursement programs, life insurance, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, we also offer... 

·        Flexible time off, no accrual necessary  

·        Generous amount of paid holidays  

·        Company-sponsored team building events  

·        Employee Referral Program  

·        Recognition awards 

·        Parental bonding leave  

·        Back-up child/elder care  

.....just to name a few!

We are looking for a curious, analytical, and driven Business Analyst to support our Strategy & Channel Growth teams . In this role, you will uncover insights from performance data and transform them into compelling stories that empower client-facing teams to deliver impactful recommendations. e to broader strategic initiatives, including OKR-aligned goal setting and quarterly planning.

Do these things interest you? You will:

• Mine large data sets to identify key trends, patterns, and anomalies in client and vertical performance.
• Develop visual dashboards, charts, and written analyses that clearly communicate insights to internal stakeholders.
• Support client-facing teams by delivering packaged insights and strategic recommendations for use in business reviews, QBRs, and proactive account planning.
• Collaborate closely with Channel Growth, Product, and Marketing teams[SW2]  to surface cross-functional insights that drive innovation and optimization.
• Help develop and refine benchmarks and forecasting tools based on vertical trends.
• Contribute to broader strategic initiatives, including OKR-aligned goal setting and quarterly planning.

What We are Looking For

• 2–3 years of experience in a data-driven role (digital marketing, analytics, econ/stats-based fields).
• Strong understanding of data mining, analysis, and visualization techniques is essential.
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
• Curious mindset with a natural tendency to ask "why" and dig deeper into data.
• Strong storytelling abilities—can translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Agile mindset
• The ability to prioritize and pivot
• Responsive to internal stakeholder needs and deadlines
• Degree in Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, or equivalent work experience, industry recognized data analysis credentials or certification programs a plus.