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Senior Data Analyst
KafeneNew York / Hybrid / Remote, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Mar 2025
💰 $175,000/yr($145,000/yr – $175,000/yr)
About the role
Kafene is a leading point-of-sale financing partner dedicated to empowering flexible ownership solutions for underserved customers nationwide. By enabling our retail partners to offer flexible lease-to-own (LTO) purchase options for prime and non-prime consumers, Kafene helps merchants grow their customer base and meet the increasing demand for furniture, appliances, electronics, tires, and other durable goods. Utilizing over 20,000 data inputs alongside cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies, our platform creates a best-in-class experience for both merchants and customers. With over $300 million in sales since inception, we are rapidly growing and looking to expand our team.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, and mutual support. Our team of 150 is spread across our NYC headquarters, a Wilmington office, and fully remote staff nationwide. Last year, we were recognized as one of Built In's Startups to Watch and Forbes' Best Startup Employers.
We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our lean, high-impact Analytics team. Reporting to the SVP of Strategy & Analytics, you’ll serve as a strategic partner across Kafene, using data to shape how we grow, invest, and operate.
In this role, you’ll lead projects end-to-end—from framing ambiguous questions to analyzing large datasets and delivering insights that drive action. Your work will inform Kafene’s most critical decisions on growth, profitability, and efficiency. You’ll collaborate closely with leaders across Revenue, Risk, Product, Finance, and Operations, with your insights influencing decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
We’re seeking someone who pairs strong technical skills with business acumen and a bias toward action. You should be comfortable working independently, confident in navigating complexity, and driven by the opportunity to shape a fast-scaling business through data. If you thrive in high-ownership environments and love turning data into impact, we’d love to chat.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, and mutual support. Our team of 150 is spread across our NYC headquarters, a Wilmington office, and fully remote staff nationwide. Last year, we were recognized as one of Built In's Startups to Watch and Forbes' Best Startup Employers.
We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our lean, high-impact Analytics team. Reporting to the SVP of Strategy & Analytics, you’ll serve as a strategic partner across Kafene, using data to shape how we grow, invest, and operate.
In this role, you’ll lead projects end-to-end—from framing ambiguous questions to analyzing large datasets and delivering insights that drive action. Your work will inform Kafene’s most critical decisions on growth, profitability, and efficiency. You’ll collaborate closely with leaders across Revenue, Risk, Product, Finance, and Operations, with your insights influencing decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
We’re seeking someone who pairs strong technical skills with business acumen and a bias toward action. You should be comfortable working independently, confident in navigating complexity, and driven by the opportunity to shape a fast-scaling business through data. If you thrive in high-ownership environments and love turning data into impact, we’d love to chat.
What you’ll do:
- Lead end-to-end analytics projects across key business domains, including growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Translate complex data (e.g., lease portfolio performance) into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and functional teams.
- Develop and maintain analytical tools, models, and dashboards to provide visibility into critical business levers such as originations growth and customer lifetime value.
- Assess the performance and ROI of key business initiatives, delivering data-driven recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven initiatives, including experiment design and post-analysis.
- Enhance data quality, structure, and collection processes to support scalable analytics and automation.
- Shape the long-term analytics roadmap, contributing to decisions on tooling, processes, and team structure as the function scales.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Math, Economics, Computer Science); a Master’s degree is a plus.
- 4–8 years of experience in data science, analytics, or other quantitative roles, preferably within financial services, fintech, or a high-growth startup.
- Expertise in SQL and Python, with proven experience in modeling, forecasting, and structured analysis.
- Proficiency in business intelligence tools such as Sigma, Tableau, or Power BI.
- Strong foundation in statistics and experimental design, including A/B testing and causal inference techniques.
- Proven ability to lead and execute cross-functional analytics projects—from scoping and analysis to implementation and stakeholder alignment.
- Comfortable working independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with the ability to structure open-ended problems.
- Effective communicator who can synthesize technical insights for diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
- Strong business judgment, with the ability to weigh impact, effort, and uncertainty when prioritizing work.
- Experience with machine learning or predictive modeling is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Salary: Earn a competitive base salary ranging from $145,000 - $175,000.
- Healthcare: We prioritize your well-being by covering 80% of medical, dental, and vision insurance costs. Additionally, we
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