Advanced Analytics Lead, Competitive Insights

Maleda Tech

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead, Advanced Analytics to support the Competitive Insights team. This individual will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic business and product initiatives through detailed data analysis, statistical modeling, and the development of reporting tools and metrics. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving product and strategic decisions related to the company's competitive strategy.
The ideal candidate is a curious, rigorous, and collaborative analytics leader who is comfortable working across large and complex data sets, partnering with cross-functional teams, and translating analysis into clear narratives and recommendations for senior stakeholders. As the business expands into new marketplaces for in-person experiences and services, this person will help shape the growth trajectory through high-quality, decision-grade analytics.

Requirements

• 6+ years of industry experience in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research)
• Prior experience in an advanced analytics or product data science role
• Exceptional business acumen, strategic thinking skills, and the ability to conduct rigorous analysis and make informed judgments
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with a variety of stakeholders and conveying complex concepts in an accessible manner
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across functions
• Experience partnering with product teams to drive action, and providing expertise and direction on analytics, data science, experimental design, and measurement
• Experience with the analysis of A/B experiments and statistical data analysis
• Experience designing and building metrics, from conception to building prototypes with data pipelines
• Strong expertise in at least one programming language (Python or R) and SQL
• Experience with AI-assisted analytics (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT)
• An agile, growth-minded approach, demonstrated through a history of driving projects from ideation to impact
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field required.
• Ability to work independently with stakeholders, write requirements, and solve analytical problems in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong ability to serve as a liaison between business and technical teams
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to build relationships at all levels

Nice To Haves

• Master's or PhD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with large and complex data sets to solve a wide array of challenging problems using different analytical and statistical approaches
• Apply technical expertise with quantitative analysis, experimentation, data mining, forecasting, and the presentation of data to identify trends and patterns that can inform decision-making
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Data Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights
• Design and build metrics and dimensions to monitor product and business performance
• Build sophisticated reporting and analytical tools that empower stakeholders to make data-driven decisions
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior leadership, in a clear and concise manner
• Leverage AI to automate repetitive tasks and empower stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior