Senior Analyst, Strategic Analytics and Finance, Community Powered Growth (contract)
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in more than 100, 000 cities and towns located in 220+ countries and regions across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way.
- Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and it’s one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:
- Our community is based on connection and belonging.
- Our creativity allows us to imagine new possibilities for people.
- Our responsibility is to all of our stakeholders.
- It takes a unified team committed to our core values to embody these ideas, and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company.
The Difference You Will Make:
Airbnb is seeking a Senior Analyst [Contract] on the SFA team to support our Host Services business team. This partnership is in an effort to provide financial insights and strategic guidance. It will enhance our service offerings, and drive growth in host community and topline revenue.
- A Typical Day:
- Conduct historical data analysis to provide actionable insights that inform strategic decisions related to supply growth and program design.
- Conduct quantitative analyses (such as ROI analysis and scenario planning) to identify and size opportunities for business impact, creating investment cases for new initiatives/product features to support leadership in prioritizing resources effectively.
- Create comprehensive forecasting models on business impact and budget.
- Build financial reporting cadence, monitor key metrics, and generate regular reports to key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business and Operations, Advanced Analytics, Data Science, and Product to align strategies.
- Ad hoc support for cross-functional initiatives for Host Services.
Your Expertise:
- Requirements:
- 3+ years of industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., finance, economics, statistics, data science, operations).
- Prior experience in strategic finance, business analytics, investment banking or consulting. Within a marketplace setting is preferred.
- Expertise in modeling techniques with a demonstrated ability to handle large datasets, develop new analytical frameworks, and extract actionable insights.
- Familiarity with SQL and data visualization tools to synthesize complex information.
- Exceptional business acumen, strategic thinking skills, and the ability to make informed judgments.
- Excellent communication skills, and strong capability to work cross-functionally and influence across functions.
- Proven track record of driving change and making an impact in dynamic, unstructured environments.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, maintaining a positive, solution-focused attitude.
Belonging & Accommodations:
Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please connect with your talent sourcing partner.
Pay Rate Range: $60-$71/hour.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
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