Analytics Lead – Full Stack

Affirm

Analytics Lead developing operational analytics framework for international markets at Affirm. Leading data-driven growth strategies while collaborating across product, risk, and commercial teams.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £113,000 - £161,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational analytics, particularly within the consumer lending and credit industry, with a strong focus on developing data-driven growth strategies and scalable analytics solutions. Proven ability to translate analytical insights into actionable recommendations while fostering cross-functional collaboration and mentoring junior analysts.

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Operational Analytics Framework DevelopmentConsumer Lending and Credit Industry KnowledgeSQL and Python for Statistical AnalysisA/B Testing MethodologyCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Data ModelingStatistical AnalysisPerformance TrackingDashboard CreationGrowth Strategy DevelopmentAnalytical Insights TranslationMetric DefinitionExperiment DesignAI-Powered Tools UtilizationPortfolio Performance Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCuriosity and Growth MindsetCreative and Critical ThinkingTeam-First Mindset

Tools & Technologies

CursorClaudeAnalytics ToolsReporting SoftwareData Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Lending EconomicsCredit MetricsInternational Lending MarketsProfitabilityBusiness Growth

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and evolve the operational analytics framework for new international markets, ensuring scalable measurement, reporting, and decision-making capabilities as we expand globally
Operate with a business owner mindset by proactively identifying opportunities through analysis and product sense to enhance user experience, growth, and profitability
Own business problems from end to end by translating analytical insights into recommendations and optimization strategies that support business growth, profitability, and operational excellence
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
Tackle ambiguous problems by identifying the core hypotheses and designing actionable experiments to validate product-market fit and economic viability
Translate analytical findings into clear and compelling narratives and business cases for leadership to inform decision-making
Spearhead weekly cross-functional metric reviews, collaborating with partners to conduct deep dives into significant metric shifts and suggest actionable steps
Partner effectively across Product, Risk, Finance, Commercial, and Operations to align strategies and execute against business objectives
Foster strong cross-functional relationships and establish yourself as a trusted advisor to team members
Mentor and guide junior analysts to deliver high-impact work that drives business results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of the consumer lending and credit industry, including lending economics, portfolio performance, and credit metrics
Experience supporting international lending markets, particularly Europe and/or APAC, is highly desirable
Demonstrated ability to balance growth objectives with profitability and develop data-driven growth strategies
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitatively rigorous subject area such as statistics, mathematics, finance, or economics
5+ years of proven success in a cross-functional analytical role
Practical and theoretical knowledge of A/B testing
Experience with SQL and performing statistical analysis using Python
Experience simultaneously balancing multiple workstreams and prioritizing an analytics roadmap
Demonstrated curiosity and a growth mindset, with hands-on experience using AI-powered tools such as Cursor, Claude, or similar assistants to accelerate analysis, automate workflows, enhance problem-solving, and advocate for AI adoption across analytical workflows
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences
Comfortable partnering across multiple cross-functional teams, particularly Product, Risk, Commercial, Finance, and Operations
Ability to think creatively and critically while thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous work environment
Willingness to go out of your way to help teammates, with humility and a team-first mindset
Previous experience mentoring and guiding junior analysts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount