DescriptionJOB TITLE: Sr. Lead Analyst, Merchant
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid in our Westwood Office, 3 days/ week)
REPORTS TO: Head of Data
The Role:As a Senior Lead Analyst, you will serve as a strategic thought partner to Merchant leadership and key business stakeholders. This role goes beyond reporting on historical performance- you will deliver proactive, data-driven insights and actionable recommendations that influence business strategy and optimize portfolio performance. You will own complex analyses across the merchant and loan portfolios, identify growth opportunities and operational efficiencies, and develop scalable analytics solutions that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. Your work will directly support high-impact initiatives and help drive seamless operational execution.
RequirementsWhat you'll do:- Executive Advisory & Influence: Serve as the primary analytical "North Star" for Merchant executive leadership, translating complex data into high-stakes business strategy and actionable investment cases.
- Visionary Roadmap Ownership: Architect and evangelize a long-term analytical roadmap that anticipates the needs of the Merchant and Loan portfolios, ensuring data capabilities scale ahead of business growth.
- Institutionalize Data-Driven Decisioning: Build predictive and prescriptive modeling, to elevate merchant operations and loan management
- Portfolio Governance & Performance: Establish the "Golden Source" for all Merchant KPIs, owning the health, profitability, and risk frameworks that guide Sunbit's core business engine.
- Optimize the Ecosystem: Design and oversee sophisticated experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, incrementality, and elasticity modeling) to maximize associate engagement and merchant lifecycle value.
- Strategic Prioritization: Act as the final arbiter for analytical resources, balancing immediate operational needs with long-term scalable solutions that de-risk the merchant journey.
- Cross-Functional Orchestration: Lead high-level collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Business leadership to ensure the data infrastructure is robust enough to serve the analytical needs of the organization
- Operational Excellence: Engineer automated, high-fidelity monitoring systems that proactively identify friction points in the merchant funnel, ensuring a seamless operational experience at scale.
- Team Mentorship: Provide guidance and professional development to senior-level analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and business-first thinking.
What You'll Bring:- 10+ years of relevant analytical experience with a bachelor's degree or a master's degree in quantitative fields like (Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering etc.)
- Expert proficiency in SQL and other languages like python/R
- Strong understanding of Data governance principles
- Proficiency in leveraging BI tools like Tableau/Sigma to support business operations and executive storytelling
- Expert at distilling complex analytical findings into simple yet compelling narratives
We are looking for someone who:- Is a Strategic Architect: You don't just build dashboards; you build frameworks that change how a business operates.
- Is Executive-Ready: You can present to a CEO or Board of Directors with clarity, confidence, and a "so-what" focused mindset.
- Embodies Ownership: You take full accountability for the Merchant data domain, from the integrity of the pipelines to the accuracy of the insights.
- Master's the "80/20" at Scale: You know when to dive deep into data and when to move fast and right size solutions.
How We Pay:- We believe in paying fairly and equitably based on a number of factors including but not limited to previous experience, relevant work history, interview performance, geographical location, internal equity, and expected level of ownership.
- We are targeting a salary of $160,000 - $190,000 per year for this role
- This role will also be granted company equity via stock options
The Perks:- Join one of LA's fastest growing startups (2023), A Most Loved Workplace, #576 on the 2023 Inc 5000 list, and Forbes Fintech 50 (2024)
- Mission driven + empowered + collaborative
- Competitive pay and stock options
- Unlimited PTO
- Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, FSA, & Parental Leave
- Newly added HSA and Pet Insurance
- 401K Plan with Matching
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Team based strategic planning + Team owned deliverables
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