Commercial Analyst
YouLend is the preferred global embedded financing platform for many of the world’s leading e-commerce sites, tech companies and payment services providers such as Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Mollie, Dojo, Paysafe, Just Eat Takeaway and Takepayments. Our software platform and APIs enable our partners to offer flexible financing products, in their desired branding, to their merchant base. With YouLend's AI-driven credit risk assessment solutions, more merchants and SMEs than ever can receive fast, flexible and affordable funding. We operate in 9+ geographies across the UK, EU and the US.
We believe that the future of financial services will be delivered by customer-oriented tech companies that embed financing in their customer journeys, and we are building the solutions that will power that future.
The Role:
As a Commercial Analyst / Associate at YouLend, you will play a pivotal role in driving our commercial initiatives and strategic projects. You will collaborate with various functions across the business, including Partnerships, Account Management, Transformation, Product, and Legal, to deliver impactful results. Your work will be crucial in supporting new business development, optimising performance tracking, and spearheading strategic projects to foster business growth.
Performance tracking and optimisation:
- Analyse business performance to provide weekly commercial insights across our markets.
- Build and maintain commercial models, including monthly forecasts, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Prepare quarterly reviews of new and existing partners to be presented to Partnerships and Account Management teams.
- Produce reports using YouLend’s CRM-system and BI-tools to facilitate access to relevant information
Strategic projects / growth opportunities:
- Identify and manage initiatives that drive business growth.
- Support YouLend’s expansion to new geographies, identifying and resolving any blockers to ensure timely progress.
Supporting new business development:
- Lead RFP responses and coordinating with relevant business functions.
- Working closely with Strategic Partnership teams to ensure they have best-in-class support and materials to perform their duties (e.g. client-facing materials, commercial insights, knowledge on latest product/process changes)
- Conduct research on specific partners/verticals and present relevant insights for commercial discussions.
- Assist with new partner launches and ensure a successful go-live process.
Skills required to succeed on this role:
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing complex data to uncover insights. Able to create and maintain models for predicting and optimise commercial outcomes.
- Project Management: Able to lead focused efforts and manage small to medium initiatives efficiently. Ability to prioritize tasks, set timelines, and coordinate cross-functional activities.
- Data Management Skills: Proficiency in Excel for data analysis, modelling, and visualisation. Knowledge of SQL or Python is a plus.
- Effective Communication and Presentation Skills: Strong presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear and engaging documents. Experience or a strong desire to learn document presentation skills, particularly in PowerPoint, is essential for effectively communicating insights and recommendations.
- Quick Learning & Adaptability: Quick to grasp new concepts and technologies. Must be proactive in staying updated on industry trends, best practices, and tools relevant to the role
We offer comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Care Coverage. Youlend covers 80%; employee contribution is 20% of the premium.
- Medical Plan (medical insurance and prescription drug coverage)- Choice of 5 different plans through United Healthcare.
- Dental plan coverage
- Vision plan coverage
- Benefits can be for: Employee only; Employee & Spouse; Employee & Child; Employee & Family
- Retirement - 401K match. Employee match $1 for $1 up to 5% of salary.
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance.
- International travel insurance covered if traveling abroad for work purposes.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)- 20 working days (4 weeks) + US public holidays
- Paid Office Parking
Why join YouLend?
At YouLend, we are actively creating an equitable and inclusive environment for every YouLender to thrive. We champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion process are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.
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Are you ready to dive into an exciting opportunity as a Commercial Analyst at YouLend? We are the go-to global embedded financing platform behind many of the best-known names in e-commerce, like Amazon and eBay, and we’re looking for a talented individual who can help us drive our commercial initiatives forward. In this role, you’ll work cross-functionally with teams like Partnerships, Account Management, Transformation, and Legal to deliver insights that spark impactful business strategies. Your mission? To analyze performance, build commercial models, and prepare insightful reports that will guide our stakeholders in making informed decisions. You'll also lead RFP responses and support the launch of new partners, ensuring their go-live processes run smoothly. With strong analytical skills and a knack for project management, you’ll identify growth opportunities and tackle any bottlenecks we face during our expansion into new markets. A proficiency in Excel is essential, and familiarity with SQL or Python will definitely give you a competitive edge. Plus, we value effective communication, so your ability to break down complex information into engaging presentations will shine through. Joining YouLend means becoming part of a dynamic team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to excel. If you’re a quick learner who thrives on collaboration and wants to make a real impact in the fintech space, we’d love for you to be part of our journey!
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