Upwork is hiring a
Sr. Strategy Analyst in Worldwide

Summary

The job is for a Senior Strategy Analyst at Upwork. The role involves identifying core drivers of business performance, developing strategies to grow the marketplace, partnering with various teams, delivering analytical insights, defining customer segments, and presenting insights and recommendations to senior leaders. The position offers an annual base salary range of $129,750 - $152,600 in California and Washington.

Requirements

• Ability to drive analytics projects in a fast-paced environment and work cross-functionally to deliver results
• Passion for developing strategic frameworks and thinking critically with data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex findings for senior audiences
• Strong SQL skills
• Proficiency in one or multiple BI tools such as Looker or Tableau

Responsibilities

• Build frameworks for understanding platform dynamics and educate company leaders on how to enhance business performance
• Partner with User Research, Marketing Insights, Product, Marketing, Sales and more to build a holistic understanding of business challenges and opportunities
• Deliver analytical insights that drive changes in company strategy using SQL, Looker, Python, R and/or other scripting and statistical tools
• Define customer segments to enable more targeted strategies and interventions by functional partners
• Present insights and recommendations in key meetings and business reviews with senior leaders across Upwork
• Perform deep dive analysis to identify blockers for our business as well as top opportunities for achieving our strategic goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python or R is a plus
• Previous experience in strategy consulting and/or a marketplace or ecommerce business is a plus

Benefits

• The position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program
• Upwork offers amazing benefits, including remote work opportunities, development opportunities, mentorship, employee resource groups, and a vibrant culture built on shared values and the mission to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives