Analytics Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Analytics Lead (Fintech): Establishing operational analytics frameworks for international market expansion with an accent on scalable measurement and growth strategies. Focus on designing actionable experiments, developing data models, and translating complex analytical findings into business cases for leadership.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the UK)

Salary: £113,000 - £161,000 per year

Company

Affirm is a fintech company reinventing credit by providing transparent buy now, pay later services without hidden fees or compounding interest.

What you will do

• Establish and evolve operational analytics frameworks to ensure scalable measurement and reporting for new international markets.
• Own end-to-end business problems, translating analytical insights into optimization strategies for growth and profitability.
• Define success metrics, track performance, and create intuitive dashboards and scalable data models.
• Design and validate actionable experiments to determine product-market fit and economic viability.
• Lead weekly cross-functional metric reviews and partner with Product, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts to deliver high-impact work.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United Kingdom.
• 5+ years of proven success in a cross-functional analytical role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or Economics).
• Proficiency in SQL and statistical analysis using Python.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of A/B testing.
• Deep understanding of consumer lending, credit metrics, and lending economics.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting international lending markets, specifically in Europe or APAC.
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered tools such as Cursor or Claude to accelerate analysis and automate workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Generous flexible spending wallets for Technology, Food, and Lifestyle needs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules to ensure work-life balance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allowing discounted share purchases.
• Remote-first culture with flexibility to work from anywhere within the country of employment.