Senior Strategy And Data Analytics Analyst

Summary

Join Oportun's growing team as a Senior Analyst and play an integral role in optimizing operational processes and management activities. You will lead process improvement initiatives, support operational analysis requests, execute business cases, and collaborate closely with Operations. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience in process optimization, and the ability to communicate complex data effectively. You will leverage data analytics tools to extract actionable insights and contribute to strategic decision-making. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's operational efficiency and growth.

Requirements

• Proven 5-7 years of experience in Business Strategy, Operations Improvements, or a similar role with a strong focus on process optimization and data analysis, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, Data Analysis, Mathematics, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, with relevant experience in operational analytics
• Strong ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• Proven experience in improving both operational processes and operations management workflows
• Skilled in building and executing business cases with a focus on cost-benefit analysis and strategic impact
• Exceptional ability to present data-driven insights in a clear, compelling way to influence decision-making
• Ability to see the broader business impact of recommendations and focus on achieving measurable outcomes
• Strong potential to lead initiatives and take ownership of tasks
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Power BI, Excel, and Python
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Optimization: Become the End-to-End (E2E) expert, identifying inefficiencies and driving the optimization of operational workflows and business management processes
• Support Operations Business Management Execution: Collaborate with the Strategy and Analytics Manager to execute business management activities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and data-driven decision-making
• Develop and execute business cases that justify operational improvements and strategic initiatives, providing detailed cost-benefit analyses and actionable recommendations
• Conduct detailed analyses of operational performance to uncover trends, identify improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders
• Support the development and monitoring of strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth
• Design and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that accurately measure operational success and business outcomes
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track operational metrics and support business planning
• Communicate complex data and analysis effectively through storytelling, crafting compelling narratives to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization
• Prepare materials for executive (C-level) presentations, explaining key insights and operational recommendations
• Leverage advanced data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Excel, Python) to extract actionable insights from large datasets and optimize operational processes

Benefits

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