Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.
We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in designing and delivering supplier sustainability programs that help global organizations manage ESG and supply chain risks. Working closely with clients, internal experts, and product teams, you will translate complex business and regulatory requirements into scalable solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.
This is a highly analytical role combining data analysis, program design, workflow testing, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. You will contribute to all stages of program delivery while helping shape innovative solutions aligned with emerging sustainability trends and regulations.
You'll join a globally distributed, high-performing team that values collaboration, ownership, quality, and continuous learning.
What You'll Do
- Design, configure, test, and deliver supplier sustainability programs.
- Translate complex client and industry requirements into practical solutions.
- Conduct data analysis, data quality reviews, and workflow validation.
- Create guidance materials, training content, and user documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and enterprise clients.
- Support process improvements, automation initiatives, and program optimization.
- Stay informed on ESG, sustainability, and regulatory developments.
What We're Looking For
Required
- 2+ years of experience in Business Analysis, SaaS, Professional Services, Consulting, or a similar environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, Politics, or a related field.
- Experience gathering requirements and working directly with stakeholders or customers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Experience with reporting, dashboards, data analysis, or process improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within global, cross-functional teams.
Nice to Have
- Basic coding or scripting skills.
- Experience with ESG, supply chain, GRC, or risk management platforms.
- Background in enterprise SaaS, consulting, or professional services.
- Knowledge of sustainability, ESG, or human rights reporting frameworks.
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Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.
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Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in business analysis, SaaS, professional services, consulting, or a similar environment
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, Politics, or a related field
- Experience gathering requirements and working directly with stakeholders or customers
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
- Experience with reporting, dashboards, data analysis, or process improvement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently within global, cross-functional teams
- Basic coding or scripting skills
- Experience with ESG, supply chain, GRC, or risk management platforms
- Background in enterprise SaaS, consulting, or professional services
- Knowledge of sustainability, ESG, or human rights reporting frameworks
Sphera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sphera and has not been reviewed or approved by Sphera.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sales on‑target earnings can be competitive for certain roles, with healthy ranges and high OTE potential for Solution/Account Executives. Feedback suggests on‑plan earnings compare well against many B2B software peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage are characterized as good, with low deductibles and a significant employer share of premiums. Feedback suggests core health insurance quality is a relative strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is consistently referenced, with a clear structure that enables a meaningful company contribution when employees contribute. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are straightforward and valued.
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What We Do
Sphera is the leading provider of integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Transparency. For more than 30 years, we have served 8,500 customers and a million-plus users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable and their operations productive. We help enterprises build sustainable businesses while keeping people and the planet safe. Our solutions provide critical visibility and alignment across safety, risk, and supply chains -- empowering organizations to create lasting, sustainable impact. Our Mission: To create a safer, more sustainable and productive world by advancing operational excellence. Sphera's many internal initiatives, such as its annual Mentoring Program, running for its sixth year in 2025, supports staff in feeling and achieving their best. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to help participants achieve career development, personal growth, and create opportunities to partner with others from across the organization.
Why Work With Us
At Sphera we are solving some of the most important challenges facing the world today. Our staff, some of the world’s leading safety and sustainability experts, are meeting this challenge. Sphera is a hybrid company, with Chicago team attending SpheraIn days. We are always looking for talented people who want to make a difference.
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