Associate Director, Analytics

Position Summary Vista Equity Partners is seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven Associate Director to join the Analytics team within the Value Creation function. This role will design and deliver innovative analytics solutions, enabling data-driven decisions across the firm and its portfolio companies. Acting as a strategic thought partner, the Associate Director will collaborate with investment professionals, executives, and internal stakeholders to unlock growth opportunities and improve operational performance through data. Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable analytics solutions, including data models, automated workflows, and reporting tools, to support data-driven decision making across the organization.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into impactful, actionable analytics insights.
• Champion the adoption of generative AI and advanced analytics to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic analytics guidance to Vista and portfolio company teams, ensuring alignment with key business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional analytics initiatives, managing timelines and deliverables to drive measurable business outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of team best practices, standardization of tools, and internal knowledge sharing.
• Communicate complex data insights clearly and persuasively to executive and non-technical audiences.
• Promote a data-driven culture by mentoring junior team members and advocating for analytics as a value creation lever.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, or enterprise software—preferably in analytics, FP&A, or data strategy.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field from a top academic institution.
• Demonstrated ability to turn complex datasets into strategic insights that influence executive decisions.
• Expertise in financial modeling, statistical analysis, and business case development.
• - Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in BI and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Marketo, and planning tools like Anaplan or Adaptive Insights is preferred.

Company Overview Vista is a leading global investment firm that exclusively invests in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, permanent capital, credit and public equity strategies, bringing an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. Vista’s investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven, flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future – a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com . Follow Vista on LinkedIn, @Vista Equity Partners , and on X, @Vista\_Equity . #JK-1