Analyst Lead, Full Stack

Affirm; Ottawa; Remote; USD 142,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly motivated Analyst Lead to join their Growth Analytics team. This role involves taking ownership of the analytics process, conducting research, and developing insights to drive business growth. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience in A/B testing and SQL. The company offers a transparent pay structure and a remote-first work environment, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to redefine the lending industry. If you're passionate about analytics and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care Coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive Vacation and Holiday Schedules

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a cross-functional analytical role.
• Experience with SQL and statistical analysis using Python.

Responsibilities

• Own the analytics process: define metrics, generate insights, and track performance.
• Conduct deep dives into metrics and suggest actionable steps.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

SQL

Statistical Analysis (Python)

A/B Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Math, Finance, or Economics

Master's Degree in a Quantitatively Rigorous Subject

Job description

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Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our Growth Analytics team. This team plays a crucial role in conducting research, monitoring performance, and running experiments to develop exceptional products for both consumers and merchants, supporting long-term growth for the business. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, a collaborative mindset, an eagerness to learn, and the patience to tackle complex challenges.

What You'll Do

1. Take ownership of the end-to-end analytics process: define success metrics, generate insights and hypotheses, track performance, and create intuitive dashboards and reports that can be easily shared across the organization. Develop scalable analytics solutions and data models.
2. Spearhead weekly cross-functional metric reviews, collaborating with partners to conduct deep dives into significant metric shifts and suggest actionable steps.
3. Operate with a General Manager mindset, proactively identifying opportunities through analysis and product sense to enhance user experience, growth, and profitability.
4. Tackle ambiguous problems by identifying core hypotheses and designing actionable experiments to validate product-market fit and economic viability.
5. Translate analytical findings into clear and compelling narratives or business cases for leadership to inform decision-making.
6. Foster strong cross-functional relationships and establish yourself as a trusted advisor to team members.
7. Mentor and guide junior analysts to deliver high-impact work that drives business results.

What We Look For

• Passion to redefine the lending and financial industry for the better.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitatively rigorous subject area like statistics, math, finance, or economics.
• 5+ years of proven ability in a cross-functional analytical role.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of A/B testing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally and influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with balancing multiple workstreams and prioritizing your own roadmap.
• Experience with SQL and performing statistical analysis using Python.
• Ability to think creatively and critically in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.
• Willingness to go out of your way to help teammates.
• Humility and a team player attitude.
• Previous experience guiding junior analysts.

Pay Grade - M

Equity Grade - 5

Affirm offers a transparent pay structure based on location, experience, and skills, with a base pay range of $142,000 - $192,000 per year. Compensation may include stipends for health, wellness, tech spending, benefits, and equity rewards.

Affirm is a remote-first company, allowing most roles to be performed remotely within the country of employment, with some roles requiring occasional office presence.

Benefits

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets - stipends for technology, food, lifestyle, and family expenses.
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
• ESPP - employee stock purchase plan at a discount.

We provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities and consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with local laws.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales