Senior Data Analyst | Monetisation

Lyst is on a mission to create the leading platform every fashion shopper uses to decide what to buy. We’re building the definitive fashion shopping app, and as part of this we have ambitious plans to create a unique content offering that thrills fashion lovers. Our search and discovery platform connects over 100 million shoppers globally with the world’s leading fashion designers and stores, providing a simple and engaging experience, whatever their fashion shopping mission.

Lyst is going through an exciting period of growth and we’re scaling fast! We’re seeking a Senior Data Analyst, to work with our Monetisation team and join us on this journey, to be instrumental in supporting monetisation growth and delivery of Lyst’s strategic company bet: Margin.

We’re looking for an experienced candidate with proven ability to manage both strategic and tactical endeavours, with a structured approach to a wide array of initiatives and planning. This is an analytical role and so we’re looking for someone with a strong analytical background, underpinned with commercial acumen and natural curiosity.

We’re a fast paced scale-up with ambitious and demanding growth plans. We face complex and challenging problems ahead, so a strong sense of tenacity, drive and optimism are essential qualities for this role. If you thrive off a sense of ownership and autonomy, this role will provide you with the opportunity to drive incredible impact and to accelerate your career.

The Senior Data Analyst role will report into the Director, BI as part of the BI Chapter - but will sit within the Monetisation team working with the VP Monetisation. This teams’ work is heavily cross-functional and this role has high visibility, with stakeholders across the business.

This role will focus on delivering work in the following areas:

• Own the analytical side of the problems the Monetisation team are trying to solve; including how to improve partner monetisation and deliver value to Lyst’s partner base and working collaboratively with the Manager, Senior Manager & VP to conclude on those problems.
• Undertaking explorative analytical work as a jump start to wider model builds required for the inception of new-to-Lyst metrics, partner segments and benchmarking.
• Conduct complex and intricate investigative reporting, modelling and threshold development of partner success work streams.
• Engage with the Data & BI team to gather relevant data sets that are not immediately available in Looker and work with the central BI team & Analytics Engineering teams for implementation.
• Undertaking opportunity sizing, scenario analysis and simulation/sensitive analysis over 12/24/36m horizon.
• Creating and validating analytical methodologies to shape monetisation frameworks.
• Improving data availability/access points in Looker, reporting/dashboard set up and framework visualisation.
• Act as a connector between the Monetisation team and other analytical workstreams to leverage work already undertaken across the business and utilise for higher accuracy in focus areas.
• Contribute to, and support the overarching Monetisation strategy by proactively finding opportunities for monetisation and margin levers through data analysis.
• Run sensitivity/simulation analysis (over both 12M and 36M horizons).
• Working very closely with the VP & Senior Manager to build frameworks, validate the execution method and refine parameters they set.
• Clearly communicate actionable insights across all levels to inform monetisation efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years working within or aligned to a commercial team.
• Studied a highly numerate degree and a background in statistics and statistical analysis, either through studies or demonstrable on-the-job experience.
• Proficient in Excel and SQL, some experience in Python / R is desirable but not necessary.
• Proficient using BI tools such as Looker or Tableau
• Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills in a commercial environment.
• Proven experience in identifying commercially viable opportunities and scoping their relevance.
• Highly autonomous and comfortable with accountability; experience working across all levels within an organisation.
• Experience in analysing large, complex data sets and producing clear actionable insights to stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise problems in order to focus on the biggest issues

Benefits

• Flexible Working: Our flexible working approach offers a high degree of freedom and autonomy. Individuals are provided with the discretion to work remotely on a regular basis, with an expectation that a reasonable proportion of time is spent in the office to enhance in-person collaboration. If due to unique circumstances this doesn’t quite work, we are open to listening to what will.
• Time Off: In addition to the 8 statutory bank holidays, you will receive 29 holidays per year. Lyst’s holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March.
• Competitive Family Leave Package: This includes Enhanced Family Leave for those eligible, paid Time off for Dependents and Support for Fertility Treatment & Loss.
• Clothing Benefit: We want you to enjoy using the Lyst app and site as much as our customers, so we provide you with a clothing allowance to use on Lyst every year. This starts at £250 when you join and increases up to £1,000 with your length of service.
• Private Healthcare: Our healthcare provider is Vitality. Your health is important to us which is why we offer all employees a comprehensive healthcare scheme from the day you start.
• Training Allowance: We’re big on continuous learning and growth, so all employees are currently entitled to an annual training allowance of £1,000. This can be used to attend conferences, industry events, training courses and to purchase resources.
• Pension Scheme: Our pension provider is The People’s Pension. We offer a minimum employee contribution of 5% and 3% employer contribution.
• Eye Tests and Vouchers: Employees can make a saving on their eye test and glasses through our chosen provider. You’ll receive a free eye test every year and a discount towards glasses.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Lyst will purchase a bicycle from your chosen retailer, you will then receive a voucher to pick up your bicycle from them.
• Transport Season Ticket Loan: Employees can apply for an interest free season ticket loan to support your travel to work.
• Social Events: Frequent company wide social events including Christmas & summer parties, sports days, themed drinks, quizzes, cook alongs, as well as smaller team socials. We also have plenty of interest based groups such as football, running club, book club, culinary and more.

Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We recognise and celebrate the value and impact diversity brings to our company and are committed to ensuring this is a consistent focus, for which we are held to account. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.