Upstart · 19 hours ago
Staff Analyst, Growth Analytics
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $218K/yr
6+ years expUpstart is a leading AI lending marketplace on a mission to reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. As a Staff Analyst in Growth Analytics, you will drive insights and decision-making related to acquiring and retaining borrowers, collaborating with various teams to set growth strategies and enhance data capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer LendingCreditFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingMachine LearningPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Partner cross-functionally with channel owners, product and engineering leaders to set the growth strategy and analytics roadmap for multiple products at Upstart
Effectively use analytics tools to understand user behavior, funnel performance and the outcome of our growth efforts, and make proactive recommendations on how to grow effectively
Develop appropriate analytical frameworks to drive better decision-making, such as attribution, lifetime value, ROI analyses, segmentation, etc
Design and conduct quantitative analysis to test hypotheses about our users and the way they interact with our product, and collaborate with partners to prioritize the right problems and opportunities
Collaborate with analytics engineering and software engineering to continuously uplevel our growth data capabilities, making new data available as the business expands, and accelerate time to insights
Coach and mentor growth analysts on the team
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical and quantitative background with at least 6+ years professional experience, preferably with meaningful experience in marketing, growth or product analytics
Proficiency in data analysis tools (SQL, Python / R, Looker / Mode / Tableau, etc.)
Degree in Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or other quantitative field
Strong communication and analytical storytelling skills, experience deriving actionable insights from analysis, a well-balanced rigorous and creative approach to solving difficult and unstructured problems
Preferred
Deep expertise in applying analytics and data science techniques to drive impacts in growth and marketing organizations, such as attribution models, customer lifetime values, ROI frameworks, AB testing, etc
Experience in technology, marketplace, fintech companies with knowledge of consumer financing
Ability to craft executive-ready narratives around complex business or performance topics, leveraging visualization and dashboards to successfully influence and drive C-level decision-making
Experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members on technical subjects
Benefits
Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees
Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose
Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service
Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!)
Company
Upstart
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$3.36BKey Investors
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2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $320M
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Leadership Team
Dave Girouard
Founder & CEO
Paul Gu
Co-Founder
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