SmartAsset

Sr. Data Analyst

Remote

$135,500 – $200,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Data & Analytics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Job Description: Data Analyst


Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $135,500 - $200,000 + RSUs + benefits

About the Team:

The Data Analytics Team plays a pivotal role in decision-making across the company. The team collaborates with Data Scientists, leaders from Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product organizations. We provide continuous learning opportunities while being aligned with the company’s goals. We foster an open culture where knowledge sharing and the exchange of ideas are encouraged.

About the Job:

This role focuses on transforming large amounts of data into actionable insights and communicating complex data findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will gain a deep understanding of business revenue and margin changes, detect trends, identify opportunities, and provide data-driven insights to department leaders. You will also develop standardized dashboards through deep data analysis and ad hoc reports, with an emphasis on automation and scalability.


Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computers, or a related quantitative field.
  • Experience: 4-8 years of experience as a Data Analyst.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong Statistical analysis skills.
    • Proficiency in Python (including relevant libraries).
    • SQL proficiency.
    • Excel proficiency.
  • Data Handling: Comfort working with large datasets.
  • Interest: Interest in building data models for consumer behavior and business metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Understand the changes that impact business revenue and margin.
  • Detect trends, identify opportunities, and provide actionable insights to department leaders, enabling informed, data-driven decisions to drive the core business.
  • Conceptualize and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reports.
  • Develop standardized dashboards through deep data analysis and ad hoc reports to inform business decisions, with an emphasis on automation and scalability.

Skills/Experience Preferred

  • Data Visualization: Skilled at using Tableau for data visualization and reporting.
  • Statistical Methods: Proficient in statistical methods, including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.
  • Analytics Tools: Experience with tracking and analytics tools such as Mixpanel, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Optimizely.
  • Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines while balancing business needs and data constraints.
  • Tools Familiarity: Familiarity with project management tools (Jira) and version control systems (Gitlab).

Company Information

SmartAsset is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at Recruiting@smartasset.com.

Salary at SmartAsset is determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the contiguous United States.

Skills

Statistics
Mathematics
Computers
Python
SQL
Excel
Data analysis
Data modeling
Tableau
Dashboard development
Automation
Scalability

SmartAsset

Provides financial decision-making tools and resources

About SmartAsset

SmartAsset offers free interactive tools and calculators that help individuals make informed financial decisions on topics like home buying, retirement planning, and personal loans. These resources are designed by personal finance experts to simplify complex financial choices for users who may lack the time or expertise to navigate them. Unlike competitors, SmartAsset generates revenue through partnerships and advertising, connecting users with local financial advisors and earning fees for referrals. The company's goal is to empower users to make better financial choices by providing accessible tools and expert guidance.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$156.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote flexibility
Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Life/AD&D insurance
FSA
401K
Equity packages
PTO
Parental leave
EAP
Pet insurance
Home office stipend
Health & wellness stipend
Monthly food delivery stipend

Risks

Emerging fintech startups offering similar tools could dilute SmartAsset's market share.
Rapid evolution of AI-driven platforms may outpace SmartAsset's current technology.
Changes in consumer privacy regulations could impact SmartAsset's data collection practices.

Differentiation

SmartAsset offers a comprehensive suite of free, interactive financial tools and calculators.
The company connects users with financial advisors, earning fees for successful referrals.
SmartAsset's resources are created by personal finance experts, ensuring reliable information.

Upsides

SmartAsset benefits from growing interest in digital financial tools among millennials and Gen Z.
The company is well-positioned in the expanding financial wellness market promoting financial literacy.
Rising demand for personalized financial advice supports SmartAsset's business model.

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