Data Strategy & Innovation Lead (F/H)

At Younited, we believe money allows people to purchase goods & services and realize their dreams, but today’s banking products are opaque & overly complex. Here, we leverage innovation & cutting-edge technology to redefine lending and payment practices, to provide exceptional user experience More than a million customers already had access to our instant, simple & transparent credit, and we are just getting started. We both provide credit & payment solutions directly to consumers (Younited Credit / Younited Pay) & via partners (banks, fintech & insurers who wish to develop consumer loan activities and retailers, telcos, e-merchants who wish to offer their customers the simplest method to pay in several times). We also provide budget optimization solutions through “Younited Coach” to all consumers willing to receive personalized recommendations. Our mission is to become your trusted financial partner. In this respect, our strategy aims at promoting more transparency and more inclusiveness to help you achieve financial wellbeing. We are B Corp certified, our social and environmental impact being at the heart of our strategic concerns. So join Younited, the leading instant credit provider for the e‐economy in Europe! Be part of an amazing adventure that is only at its beginning… Some key figures about Younited group:·        Younited operates in 4 European countries and generates nearly 50% of its business outside France.·        Younited employs about 500 Younies in Paris, Rome, Barcelona and Lisbon. Younited is already trusted by prestigious E-merchant and Digital Bank partners among which Iliad, Bouygues Telecom, Microsoft, Bpifrance, Apple, N26, Fortuneo, Smeg and Thermomix. Our 5 corporate values drive our daily job:·        Make it simple: At every level of the customer experience, the organization. Be transparent.·        Act as an entrepreneur: Take ownership, work in teams. Dare to try, accept to fail.·        Innovate or die: Challenge the status quo, no matter how impossible it seems.·        Faster is better: Value speed over perfection. Be aligned on priorities.·        No limit: Shot for the moon, stay humble. We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work.We’re building diverse and inclusive teams around the world — because that’s how we create even better experiences for our customers and our partners. And we need your help. So, join us to build tomorrow, today.
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📋Context
Reporting directly to the Head of Data your mission will be to maximize the value of our proprietary database by :- Enriching our database with internal and external data,- Proposing new data services or insights and usage for our customers and partners,- Packaging new data offerings.
Your responsibilities 🚀
As a Data Strategy & Innovation Lead, you will be instrumental in the development of new data-driven products that will shape the future of our fintech. Your core contribution will involve building foundational data capabilities for :- Loyalty programs designed to deepen customer engagement,- Data monetization strategies, primarily through optimized lead reselling,- Generating precise customer insights that empower our business partners.
To achieve this, you will:- Enrich our data assets, with a strong focus on leveraging our extensive PSD2 transaction data to extract maximum value,- Explore new source of data or partnership to add value to our proprietary database,- Perform advanced customer segmentation to enable highly targeted and personalized initiatives across all new product offerings,- Ensure all data practices are conducted with the highest standards of ethics and compliance, particularly given the sensitive nature of financial data,- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to rigorously track the adoption, engagement, and overall success of new products and features.
You will collaborate closely with all stakeholders, by clearly and concisely presenting complex analytical findings and model results to both technical and non-technical audiences :- Our Product and Business Development teams to translate complex data insights into concrete product features and compelling commercial strategies,- Our Data Scientists in charge of predictive and enrichment models to ensure the feasibility and optimal integration of advanced analytical capabilities into new data products,- Our Data Engineers and Analytics Engineers to optimize our customer data platform (CDP) and ensure seamless data accessibility and usability,- Sales teams within Business Units.Your profile 👇
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Data Strategist with the following qualifications:- Education: Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field,- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in data-driven roles, specifically in data strategy, innovation, or product development, ideally within financial services.
Your skills 👉
- Data Strategy & Business Acumen: Translate business needs into data opportunities, understand data monetization, and navigate financial sector specifics,- Technical & Analytical Expertise: Proficient in SQL, Python/R, cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data modeling, and segmentation techniques,- Product & Innovation Mindset: Drive POCs, define data product requirements, and track performance with an agile approach,- Soft Skills & Collaboration: Excellent communication, strong problem-solving, highly collaborative, proactive, and committed to data ethics/compliance.
Recruitment process 📅
- A first video chat with Arthur, Talent Acquisition Manager, to get to know each other and tell you more about Younited, our corporate culture & values (30’)- An Interview with Guillaume, Head of Data to discuss about the role and expectations (60')- Online Technical Test- A Business Case to assess your skills (60')- An Interview with one of our product managers (60')- An interview with Julien (Lead Data Scientist) & Robin (Lead Analytics Engineer) (60')

🎁 Other benefits from joining Younited ?
-Offices located in the heart of Paris (9th arrondissement)-An international work environment and the opportunity to go on assignments in our offices abroad (Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome)-An entrepreneurial mindset and strong team spirit-Personalized managerial and HR support during onboarding and throughout your Younited journey-A continuous learning environment with access to internal and external training, an e-learning platform, and “Friday workshops” within the Tech team to support everyone’s development-A strong focus on work-life balance-A parenthood charter to support all family-related projects, with key measures-Special leave for major life events, often more generous than legal requirements-A hybrid remote work policy: 2 to 3 days of remote work per week depending on the team, and the option to work fully remotely for one week twice a year- 33 days paid holiday, i.e. 8 more than the statutory 25 days (instead of the traditional RTT)-Access to the Wellpass platform (formerly Gymlib) with over 4,000 fitness and wellness activities across France at a discounted rate-Meal vouchers (€10 per day, 60% covered by the company)-Team buildings in France (Summer Party & Winter Party), abroad, and within your team
Younited is an Equal Opportunity Employer for any minority, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.