Mercari

Sr. Growth Data Analyst

Mercari$151K — $227K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
  • At least 8 years of experience in Data Analytics with large-scale data processing tools like SQL and Python
  • Proven track record in growth, marketing, and direct business impact
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL, notably Google Big Query
  • Understanding of statistics, experimental design, and causal reasoning
  • Looker (LookML) development experience is a plus
  • Japanese language proficiency is an added advantage

Responsibilities

  • Identify trends and anomalies in complex datasets to provide high-impact recommendations
  • Manage the full analytics lifecycle from problem definition to data delivery
  • Design and maintain sophisticated data models and automated dashboards
  • Serve as the main point of contact for cross-functional teams, simplifying technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Automate repetitive data tasks using SQL and Python, and advocate for data governance best practices

Benefits

  • Work flexibility with options for remote and in-office work
  • Comprehensive insurance plans and new parent benefits
  • Opportunities for professional growth and access to learning resources
  • Strong financial rewards that exceed salary alone
  • A teamwork culture that celebrates achievements through various recognition programs
Full Job Description
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will partner tightly with our Growth, Marketing, and Product teams to translate abstract growth opportunities into actionable insights. As a Senior Growth Data Analyst, you will prioritize business impact and you thrive in fast experiment-iterate cycles and take direct accountability for measurable business results.

What you'll be doing:
  • Strategic Advisory & Insight Discovery: You will proactively identify trends and anomalies in complex datasets. You will translate these findings into high-impact recommendations for senior stakeholders, moving beyond reporting to actively shaping the growth.
  • End-to-End Project Ownership: You will independently manage the full analytics lifecycle-from defining the business problem and gathering requirements to data cleaning, modeling, and final delivery.
  • Advanced Data Modeling & Architecture: You will design, build, and maintain sophisticated data models and automated dashboards that serve as single sources of truth for the organization.
  • Stakeholder Partnership: You act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Ops), distilling technical complexities into clear, actionable narratives for non-technical audiences.
  • Process Automation & Optimization: You identify and automate repetitive data tasks using SQL and Python etc. And you champion best practices for data governance, documentation, and code efficiency.

What you'll need:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
  • At least 8 years experience working in Data Analytics with large-scale data processing tools (SQL, Python etc)
  • Strong proven track records in growth, marketing, and direct business impact, with a willingness to explicitly own business impact.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL(Google Big Query)
  • Solid understanding of statistics, experimental design, and causal reasoning
  • Looker(LookML) developer experience a plus

Bonus Points:
  • Japanese language proficiency is a plus

This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with an expectation of in-office 2 days per week. The applicable salary range for this role is $151,609 to $227,414.

Total Rewards:
  • Flexibility: Work from home and the office, depending on need and receive flexible time off
  • Wellbeing: Top-notch insurance plans, best-in-class new parent offerings and access to mind and body wellness apps
  • Growth: As we grow, your career opportunities grow, we provide access to new tools, technologies and learning opportunities
  • Comprehensive and total rewards: We provide a strong financial foundation and rewards that go beyond the paycheck
  • Teamwork: We are each other's biggest fans- we celebrate from virtual coffee breaks to recognition programs

About Mercari

Mercari is a Japanese e-commerce company that operates the Mercari marketplace app, which allows users to buy and sell a wide range of products. The company was founded in 2013 and has since expanded to the United States and the United Kingdom. Mercari has been successful in part due to its focus on mobile commerce and its user-friendly interface. The company has also been praised for its commitment to sustainability, including its efforts to reduce waste and promote reuse. In 2018, Mercari became the first Japanese startup to achieve a valuation of over $1 billion.
Learn more about Mercari
Size
1,752 employees
Industry
Founded
2013
NASDAQ

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