Analytics Manager, Strategic Initiatives

The Analytics Manager at LendingTree is a highly analytical role that requires a passion for data and the ability to provide valuable insights and recommendations to support key departments such as Marketing, Sales, Product, and General Managers. The manager will be responsible for developing lead revenue prediction models, optimizing customer-to-lender matching algorithms, and supporting key initiatives aligned with the company's priorities. Proficiency in tools such as Tableau, SQL, Python, R, and DataRobot is required, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively. This is a hybrid role with in-office presence required Tuesday-Thursday in Charlotte, NC or nearby.

• Leverage tools such as Tableau, SQL, Python, R, and DataRobot to answer business questions and optimize lead prediction and lead matching processes.
• Distill complex data into easily understandable insights that drive significant and timely decision-making.
• Utilize advanced analytics techniques to optimize profitability across multiple business verticals.
• Drive creative disruption while maintaining a focus on achieving results.
• Identify opportunities for driving efficiencies and automation in analytics work, including process improvements and data quality enhancements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement these improvements.
• Determine when self-service analytics can empower other functions, allowing your team to focus on high-impact analysis.
• Proactively ask strategic data questions, ensuring rigorous analysis leads to actionable recommendations and impactful business changes.
• Apply expertise in strategic analytics and data mining to understand customer behavior, maximize customer satisfaction, improve lead performance, drive business revenue, and enhance product development.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Business, or a similar quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an analytical role, performing ad hoc analyses.
• Proficiency in Tableau, MySQL, R, Python, and Excel.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop elegant solutions for complex problems.
• Ability to work autonomously and guide the tasks across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with C-level executives.
• Exposure to the data warehouse Snowflake.
• Experience with DataRobot.
• Experience working with digital marketing (PPC) and consumer websites, preferably in transaction-based B2C sites.
• Experience managing projects using JIRA Kanban board.
• Previous experience in a consumer lending environment.
• Close coordination and knowledge sharing with counterparts who share similar goals and responsibilities.

• In-office presence required Tuesday-Thursday
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid role
• Opportunity to work for a leading online lending marketplace
• Chance to contribute to the growth and success of the company
• Access to tools such as Tableau, SQL, Python, R, and DataRobot
• Ability to distill complex data into easily understandable insights
• Utilization of advanced analytics techniques to optimize profitability
• Opportunity to drive creative disruption and achieve results
• Possibility to identify opportunities for driving efficiencies and automation
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams for process improvements and data quality enhancements
• Empowerment to implement self-service analytics for other functions
• Proactive involvement in strategic data questions and analysis
• Application of expertise in strategic analytics and data mining
• Opportunity to understand customer behavior and enhance product development
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Business, or a similar quantitative field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an analytical role
• Proficiency in Tableau, MySQL, R, Python, and Excel
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Autonomy in guiding tasks across multiple teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with C-level executives
• Exposure to the data warehouse Snowflake
• Experience with DataRobot
• Experience working with digital marketing and consumer websites
• Experience managing projects using JIRA Kanban board
• Previous experience in a consumer lending environment
• Close coordination and knowledge sharing with counterparts
• Competitive salary range of $95,000-145,000
• Variable compensation and annual bonus as incentive
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) matching benefits
• Fast-paced and entrepreneurial company culture
• Collaborative, ambitious, candid, and high-energy work environment
• Opportunity to work with bright and talented teammates
• Promotion of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Non-discrimination based on various factors such as race, gender, age, etc.