BUSINESS ANALYST INTERN 

Company: Xenopia Group Limited  
Department: Operations  
Reporting to: Finance & Operations Lead 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya 

Application Deadline: 3rd July 

 

Job Description 

The Business Analyst Intern supports the organization in evaluating business performance, project profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic opportunities. The role involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting business data to generate actionable insights that support management decision-making. 

The intern will work closely with the team to monitor project performance, assess business trends, develop management reports, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for using data to solve business problems. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Project Performance and Profitability Analysis
  • Monitor and analyze project performance against budgets, timelines, and expected outcomes. 
  • Track project revenues, costs, margins, and profitability indicators. 
  • Support project post-implementation reviews and profitability assessments. 
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting project performance. 

2. Business Performance Monitoring

  • Develop and maintain business performance dashboards and reports. 
  • Analyze revenue trends, customer performance, product performance, and operational metrics 
  • Monitor departmental and organizational performance against strategic objectives. 
  • Provide insights and recommendations to support business growth and operational efficiency.  
3. Strategic & Commercial Analysis 
  • Conduct market, competitor, and industry research. 
  • Support evaluation of new business opportunities, partnerships, and investment initiatives. 
  • Assist in developing business cases and feasibility assessments. 
  • Analyze market trends and provide insights on emerging opportunities and risks. 
4. Data Analytics & Reporting 
  • Collect, validate, organize, and analyze business and operational data from various sources. 
  • Prepare management reports, presentations, and executive summaries. 
  • Develop data visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights effectively. 
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of business information used for decision-making. 

 
Required Qualifications & Experience 

  • Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial science, Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field. 
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills. 
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex data sets. 
  • Strong report-writing and presentation skills. 
  • Demonstrated interest in business strategy, analytics, or performance management. 
  • Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other data analytics tools will be an added advantage. 
     

Core Competencies & Skills 

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. 
  • High attention to detail and accuracy. 
  • Strong business and commercial awareness. 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
  • Self-directed, proactive, and results-oriented. 
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines. 
  • Strong problem-solving and research capabilities. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments. 
  • High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality. 
  • Willingness to learn in a dynamic business environment. 

 
Apply: Send your CV and a short cover note to hr@xenopiagroup.com with the subject: Business Analyst Intern.