Data Analyst I

Acorns; United States; Remote; USD 121,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Acorns is a remote-first company focused on empowering families through financial wellness. We are seeking a Data Analyst I to partner with our Core Experience team across Investing and Banking product lines to turn data into insights that improve the customer journey.

You will build robust reports, write complex SQL, and design Tableau dashboards while working with Databricks, DBT, and Amplitude. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Analytics experience, preferably supporting product development or financial services.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts and hands-on experience of A/B testing methodologies and product experimentation.
• Familiarity with modern data stack tools such as Databricks, DBT, and product analytics platforms like Amplitude.
• Ability to translate complex numerical findings into clear, persuasive recommendations for non-technical stakeholders in Finance and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Core Experience team to drive ideation and rigorous analysis of product experiments.
• Partner with Product, Finance, and Operations to build and maintain robust reports and dashboards for Core Experience product lines.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract data from various sources for deep-dive analysis.
• Utilize Databricks and DBT to transform raw data into clean, accessible datasets for the broader team.
• Design and manage intuitive Tableau dashboards that track KPIs for Investing and Banking features.
• Monitor customer behavior and product performance using Amplitude to identify opportunities for friction reduction and growth.
• Work with managers and cross-functional teams to establish priorities, including new infrastructure and tool building.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Analytics

A/B testing

Databricks

DBT

Amplitude

Tools

Databricks

DBT

Amplitude

Tableau

Job description

At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values.

Lead With Heart - With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibility

Make Bold Decisions - We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the future

Always Build Trust - Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. We are all owners. We are one team

Never Stop Growing - Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progress

Find a way - Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happen

Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands.

Data Analyst I | Acorns

Acorns is seeking a Data Analyst I to serve as a key partner for our Core Experience team, specifically focused on our Investing and Banking product lines. In this role, you will leverage data to optimize the customer journey, working at the intersection of Product, Finance, and Operations to ensure our core features deliver maximum value to our customers. You will play a vital role in shaping the product roadmap by transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive retention and enhance the overall customer experience.

Acorns is a remote-first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA.

What you will do at Acorns:

• Collaborate with the Core Experience team to drive the ideation and rigorous analysis of product experiments.
• Partner with Product, Finance, and Operations to build and maintain robust reports and dashboards specifically for our Core Experience product lines.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract data from various sources for deep-dive analysis.
• Utilize Databricks and DBT to transform raw data into clean, accessible datasets for the broader team.
• Design and manage intuitive Tableau dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs) for Investing and Banking features.
• Monitor customer behavior and product performance using Amplitude to identify opportunities for friction reduction and growth.
• Work with managers and cross-functional teams to establish priorities, including new infrastructure and tool building.

What you will bring to Acorns:

• 3+ years of Analytics experience, preferably supporting product development or financial services.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.
• A solid understanding of statistical concepts and hands-on experience of A/B testing methodologies and product experimentation.
• Familiarity with modern data stack tools such as Databricks, DBT, and product analytics platforms like Amplitude.
• The ability to translate complex numerical findings into clear, persuasive recommendations for non-technical stakeholders in Finance and Operations.
• Hunger to deliver game-changing products.
• Exceptional drive and precision in delivery.
• A belief that your work is tied to your life’s mission.
• Optimistic about the potential of societal change.

You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and stock options
• A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family
• Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family
• Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth
• Acorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone's online training platform)
• Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders
• Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events
• Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.
• The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.

About Acorns:

Acorns is a financial wellness app that helps everyday people and families save and invest money for the long term. Since 2014, Acorns has grown into a global company with multiple life-stage products serving the needs of kids, teens, adults, and parents. Named one of Time's World's Best Brands of 2024, Acorns has helped over 14 million people save & invest over $25 billion dollars, much of it from spare change and small amounts.

Compensation Information:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $121,000 and $140,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including equity grants, and discretionary cash bonus awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Work Authorization:

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