Analytics Lead (Full Stack)

• We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our Growth Analytics International team
• This team plays a crucial role in conducting research, monitoring performance, and running experiments to develop exceptional products for both consumers and merchants while driving long-term growth for the business
• As Affirm continues expanding into new international markets, this role will be instrumental in establishing the operational analytics framework for new launches, beginning with Australia and expanding into future international markets
• Our team takes an end-to-end business analytics perspective, partnering across the organization to develop recommendations and solutions that enable the business to successfully execute its growth and profitability strategies
• This role requires someone who can combine analytical rigor with business acumen to influence decisions and drive measurable outcomes
• 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

Benefits

• Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family
• Spending Wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses
• Supportive Communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups
• Remote-first Workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country
• Generous Time Off: Take the time you need when life happens
• Health Benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs
• Mental Healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs
• Parental Leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks’ paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay
• Away Days: We offer 20 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge
• Learning & Development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth- 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
• Experience with SQL and performing statistical analysis using Python
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to think creatively and critically while thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous work environment
• Demonstrated ability to balance growth objectives with profitability and develop data-driven growth strategies
• 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 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
• Willingness to go out of your way to help teammates, with humility and a team-first mindset
• Experience simultaneously balancing multiple workstreams and prioritizing an analytics roadmap
• Previous experience mentoring and guiding junior analysts
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitatively rigorous subject area such as statistics, mathematics, finance, or economics
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of A/B testing
• Passion to redefine the lending and financial industry for the better
• 5+ years of proven success in a cross-functional analytical role
• Comfortable partnering across multiple cross-functional teams, particularly Product, Risk, Commercial, Finance, and Operations