Data Analyst, Metrics

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. 

The Metrics team at Lyft plays a crucial role in defining key business metrics used in decision-making. We develop and manage tools and dashboards that provide easy access to this information to a wide range of stakeholders. Our work includes delivering analyses and tools to support partner product teams and Finance in developing and standardizing a data portfolio that strengthens our operational efficiency. 

We are seeking a data analyst to enhance our team's capability to leverage data for optimal business decisions. The ideal candidate will utilize data analysis and competitive intelligence to create resources that significantly influence growth strategy, while getting substantial exposure to executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze datasets to extract actionable insights and trends related to key business metrics
• Take ownership of specific business metrics, ensuring their accuracy, integrity, consistency, and relevance to business goals
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key business metrics for stakeholders
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and finance, to understand and address data needs
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support decision-making
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve data processes and analytical methodologies
• Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

 Experience:

• 2+ years experience in management consulting, strategic data science/analytics roles in a technology company, or an equivalent analytical role in a high growth startup
• Demonstrated data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience in leading high visibility projects and influencing others in a cross-functional team environment
• Entrepreneurial self-starter - you naturally take ownership, look for opportunities, and do whatever it takes to drive results
• Ability to build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and drive shared outcomes
• Works effectively in a fast paced environment requiring new perspectives and creative approaches, and with multiple competing deadlines
• A drive to understand the core issues along with the determination to uncover the solution
• Skills:
  • Ability to independently break down large datasets and synthesize inputs from multiple sources
  • Ability to use data visualization tools to provide actionable insights and reusable frameworks
  • Excellent organization, planning skills, and attention to detail
  • Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
  • Proficiency in SQL - able to write structured and efficient queries on large data sets

Benefits:

• Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
• RRSP plan to help save for your future
• In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service 
• Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.  Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD 83,800 - CAD $104,750. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.