Full-Time Lead Data Analyst
Petlab Co. is hiring a remote Full-Time Lead Data Analyst. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting UK based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Lead Data Analyst – Growth & Retention
Location: Remote (1 Day per month in London office)
Department: Data
Reports to: Director of Data
About the RoleWe’re looking for a Lead Data Analyst to join our Growth team and play a key role in maximizing both customer acquisition and retention across the business. You’ll work closely with growth, product, and analytics stakeholders to uncover insights, build predictive models, and drive high-impact decision-making through experimentation and forecasting.
This is a high-visibility role where your work will directly influence business strategy, growth initiatives, and long-term customer value.
Our data warehouse is hosted in Big Query and we use Power BI as our visualisation tool.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain robust LTV (Lifetime Value) forecasting models to inform marketing spend and retention strategies.
- Build demand forecasting models to ensure demand planning aligns with acquisition and retention trends.
- Design, run, and analyse A/B tests and multivariate experiments across acquisition funnels, onboarding flows, and retention programs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into data-driven solutions.
- Communicate insights clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Delve into large-scale datasets using SQL and perform advanced statistical techniques in Python.
- Continuously evaluate and improve existing models and testing frameworks to increase predictive accuracy and business impact.
How Will Your Time Be Spent?
- 30% on Analysis – Mining and analysing customer, growth, marketing, and operations data to uncover insights that inform strategic decisions. This includes building dashboards, running cohort analyses, and identifying trends and anomalies.
- 25% on Data Science & Modelling – Developing predictive models (e.g., churn prediction, CLV forecasting, segmentation models), conducting A/B test analysis, and applying machine learning to solve real business problems. Collaborating with engineers to validate and deploy models.
- 20% on Strategy & Stakeholder Collaboration – Partnering with marketing, product, CX, and leadership to understand data needs, guide decision-making, and translate insights into clear business actions. Identifying opportunities for optimization across customer journey touchpoints.
- 15% on Execution & Tooling – Writing SQL/Python code, automating reports, maintaining data pipelines, and improving data infrastructure in collaboration with data engineers.
- 10% on Experimentation & Innovation – Designing and analyzing experiments (e.g., pricing tests, offer variations), researching new techniques or tools, and staying ahead of industry best practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in data science, ideally in growth, marketing, or product-focused roles.
- Understanding of LTV modeling, forecasting, and experimental design.
- Comprehension of A/B testing methodologies
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis and modeling (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels).
- Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets in modern data environments.
- Experience working with cross-functional growth or marketing teams.
- Competent user of data visualisation tools
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments with changing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics to non-technical audiences.
Nice to Have
- Experience in e-commerce, subscription services, or other consumer-facing businesses.
- Exposure to tools like DBT or GCP Coud Platform
- Understanding of causal inference techniques and uplift modeling.