Lead, Advanced Analytics, Acquisition
Lead advanced analytics for host acquisition at Airbnb, driving data analysis, metric definition, experimentation, and strategic insights to support growth initiatives.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Conduct advanced data analysis to extract actionable insights that inform strategic decisions
- Collaborate closely with business teams, providing data-driven insights to support strategic decisions
- Define new metrics and identify leading indicators of key business outcomes
- Build dashboards to track key performance metrics across markets and customer segments to establish benchmarks
- Conduct A/B tests to improve business performance and maximize incrementality
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Strategic Finance, Data and Analytical Engineering, and Data Science, to align strategies and leverage synergies
Requirements
- 8+ years of industry experience
- Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research); Masters or PhD is a plus
- Prior experience in advanced analytics or business data science within a marketplace or business strategy setting
- Deep understanding of econometric and statistical analysis, and experience applying these skills to derive insights from broad data sets
- Strong expertise in at least one programming language (Python or R) and SQL
- Experience with AI-assisted analytics (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)
- Exceptional business acumen, strategic thinking skills, and the ability to 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
- Agile, growth-minded approach with a history of driving projects from ideation to impact
Skills
Python, R, SQL, A/B Testing, Econometrics, Statistical Analysis, Dashboarding, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Ai-Assisted Analytics
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