Baton

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About Baton Baton equips business owners and buyers with a modern, data‑driven marketplace to buy or sell, offering valuations grounded in real financials and allowing them to close deals 2x faster than the industry norm. We recently closed our Series A to scale this vision further. We are proud to be building in person in New York City. Why join us Rapid momentum — We’re gaining traction quickly & our valuation tools, off‑market listings, and streamlined closing processes are changing how small business deals happen at scale. Ownership from day one — As a small, lean team, every hire carries outsized impact; from shaping product direction to building a culture of customer-first execution. In-person energy & collaboration — Based in NYC, we foster a tight-knit, energetic team environment where voice matters and decisions move fast. Mission with heart — We’re clearing the path for small business owners to take meaningful steps forward by providing them clarity, speed, and confidence when it matters most. World-class investors & runway for impact — Backed by Obvious, Giant Ventures, Divergent, Trust Fund, Burst Capital, Bloomberg Beta, and others, our Series A sets a deliberate course for growth and meaningful scale. Competitive compensation & perks — Expect market‑competitive pay, equity, fully-covered health benefit options, flexible time off, commuter perks, in-office snacks, and a true culture of low ego and high respect. About You You're curious, analytical, and energized by turning messy data into clear insights that drive decisions. You love the satisfaction of writing a clean SQL query that answers a question the team didn't even know they had. You're comfortable working independently, but you also thrive when partnering with teammates to understand what they need and delivering answers that actually move the needle. You're eager to learn how a business really works—not just the numbers, but the context behind them. You want to understand why metrics matter, not just how to pull them. If you're looking for a role where you'll have real ownership, work on problems that impact the business directly, and grow your skills alongside a collaborative team, this is it. This role is based in New York City, and you'll join our team in the office 4-5 days per week. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities Write and optimize SQL queries to answer business questions and support decision-making across teams Build and maintain dashboards and reports that help Sales, Transact, Operations, and Product track performance Partner with stakeholders to understand their needs, scope analyses, and deliver actionable insights Proactively identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities in our data and surface them to the team Document your work—queries, definitions, and methodologies—so insights are repeatable and scalable Support ad hoc analyses and data pulls for time-sensitive requests Qualifications Some experience working with data—whether through internships, coursework, or a prior role Strong SQL skills and comfort working in a data warehouse environment A clear communicator who can translate data findings for non-technical audiences Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a knack for catching what others miss Experience with BI tools like Hex, Metabase, Looker, or Tableau is a plus, but a willingness to learn is more important A curious, growth-oriented mindset—always asking "why" and looking for ways to dig deeper Why Baton Mission-driven work: empowering entrepreneurs and shaping the future of small business transitions. A collaborative, data-driven, and growth-oriented culture. An opportunity to make a significant impact at an early stage in our journey. Benefits Employer contribution for all healthcare options 401k plan / short-term disability Five weeks of paid time off, generous sick leave, and six weeks of flexible Work From Anywhere days On-demand mental health support from Spill Laptop of your choice Parental leave program The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of small business owners and their communities Help us create the next great asset for everyone We believe that democratizing access to small business ownership with reliable data and tools for buying and selling businesses will reshape the economy. At Baton, we’re building the AI-native platform that makes small business transitions transparent, fast, and fair as we support the millions of baby boomers who have poured their life into their small business. We’re already the largest marketplace in the space with nearly 100 closed transactions & thousands of listings in front of tens of thousands of active buyers on the platform.