Analyst Lead, Growth Analytics

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly motivated Analyst Lead for its Growth Analytics team. This role involves taking ownership of the analytics process, conducting deep dives into performance metrics, and translating findings into compelling narratives for leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to tackle complex challenges. With a focus on redefining the lending industry, this position offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful change while working in a flexible, remote-first environment. Join a team that values creativity, critical thinking, and mentorship.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

SQL

Python

A/B Testing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics

Master's Degree in Finance

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 and 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/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

1. Passion to redefine the lending and financial industry for the better.
2. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitatively rigorous subject area like statistics, math, finance, economics desired.
3. 5+ years of proven ability in a cross-functional analytical role.
4. Practical and theoretical knowledge of A/B testing.
5. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally and influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
6. Experience with balancing multiple workstreams and prioritizing your own roadmap.
7. Experience with SQL and performing statistical analysis using Python.
8. Ability to think creatively and critically in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.
9. Willingness to go out of your way to help teammates.
10. Humility and a team player attitude.
11. Previous experience guiding junior analysts.

Pay Grade - M

Equity Grade - 5

Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure based on factors like location, experience, and skills.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include stipends for health, wellness, tech, and benefits, including subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents. Employees may also be eligible for equity rewards.

Base pay range per year: $142,000 - $192,000

Affirm is a remote-first company, allowing you to work almost anywhere within the country. Some roles may require 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 various expenses.
• Time off - vacation and holiday schedules to rest and recharge.
• ESPP - Employee stock purchase plan at a discount.

Affirm is committed to an inclusive interview process and provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities.