Principal Analytics Strategist

AutoTrader.ca; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital automotive solutions provider in Canada is seeking a Principal Analytics Strategist to work alongside executives and shape strategic decisions across North America and Europe. Ideal candidates will have extensive analytics experience, advanced SQL and Python skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes wellness programs and financial planning assistance.

Benefits

Gym discounts

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Financial planning support

Annual bonus structure

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in analytics, consulting, or private equity.
• Advanced SQL and Python skills; comfortable building datasets and models.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior executives to tackle analytical challenges.
• Lead investigations and provide data-driven insights.
• Build models, dashboards, and presentations for executive decision-making.

Skills

SQL

Python

Excel

Analytical thinking

Business intuition

Tools

QuickSight

GenAI technologies

Job description

Overview

We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands —AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and CMS— help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence. AutoTrader.ca is Canada’s largest automotive marketplace, with over 25 million monthly visits. Through AutoSync, we provide software solutions to 3,500+ dealers, streamlining their operations, marketing, and sales. Dealertrack Canada is the country’s top automotive financing portal, processing more than 6.5 million credit applications each year. Collateral Management (CMS) is a national tech solution that boosts lien and registration services, recovery services, and insolvency management solutions for Canadian Lenders. As part of AutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond. Learn more at tradercorporation.com.

We are looking for a seasoned and versatile analytics expert to join our growing data organization as a Principal Analytics Strategist. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you’ll work closely with our C-suite, General Managers, and Data Leaders to shape some of the most important strategic decisions across our European and North American marketplaces.

Whether it’s diving into marketplace dynamics in Italy, uncovering insights on supply-demand dynamics in Canada, or evaluating the impact of marketing and FinTech initiatives – you will be at the forefront of transforming data into action. If you thrive on solving complex problems, love working autonomously, and enjoy collaborating across borders and business units, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Partner directly with senior executives to tackle high-priority analytical challenges across multiple domains.
• Lead deep-dive investigations and special task forces, structuring complex problems into data-driven insights and clear recommendations.
• Translate broad questions into structured analyses – from marketing ROI and pricing impact to product funnel optimization.
• Build trusted, strategic relationships across the organization and become a go-to advisor for analytical clarity.
• Develop models, dashboards, and narrative-rich presentations that shape executive decision-making.
• Help set the bar for analytics excellence: co-define best practices, influence tooling strategy, and contribute to our insight-driven culture.
• Utilize a broad toolkit: SQL, Python, Excel, QuickSight, and GenAI technologies to accelerate insight generation.

What Success Looks Like

• Your work directly influences board-level conversations, strategic priorities, and operational roadmaps.
• You’re recognized as a critical thinking partner by senior leaders across both AutoScout24 and Trader Corp.
• You drive progress with speed and clarity – often leading cross-functional analytics “SWAT” efforts from idea to insight.
• You play a key role in AutoScout24’s OneData transformation and help cultivate a best-in-class analytics community.

Your Background

• 10+ years of experience in analytics, hands-on consulting, startups, or private equity.
• Strong business intuition – you think like a GM and act like an owner.
• Advanced SQL and Python skills; comfortable building your own datasets and models.
• Proficiency in Excel for fast prototyping and working across legacy systems.
• Experience applying GenAI tools to enhance speed, clarity, and storytelling is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to work independently, thrive in ambiguity, and communicate with senior executives.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build momentum without formal authority.
• Experience leveraging AI, Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engineering productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize workflows. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into daily work—such as code generation, debugging, reviews, documentation, and decision support—to improve efficiency for themselves and their teams. A proactive approach to exploring and implementing AI tools that drive innovation and streamline development processes is highly valued.

What’s in it for you…

We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

• Fitness and wellness – We provide discounts to nation-wide gyms, onsite gyms (when we’re in the office), an Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a virtual wellness program.
• Benefits from Day 1 – Gym discounts; Local in-office free gyms; Employee and Family Assistance program; Weekly virtual wellness events; Conferences & training budget; Regular internal training programs.
• Financial planning – Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.
• Competitive salary – Annual bonus structure; 3% CPP matching.