Advanced Analytics Lead (Acquisition)

• Airbnb is seeking a Lead, Advanced Analytics, Acquisition to support the acquisition of new Hosts and drive the growth of the business
• The individual in this role will focus on in-depth data analysis, metric definition, benchmark creation, experimentation, and synthesis to high-level insights for prioritization
• Conduct advanced data analysis to extract actionable insights that inform strategic decisions
• Collaborate closely with business teams, providing data-driven insights to support strategic decisions
• Define new metrics and identify leading indicators of key business outcomes
• Build dashboards to track key performance metrics across markets and customer segments to establish benchmarks
• Conduct A/B tests to improve business performance and maximize incrementality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Strategic Finance, Data and Analytical Engineering, and Data Science, to align strategies and leverage synergies

Benefits

• Paid volunteer time
• Health food and snacks
• Generous parental and family leave
• Learning and development
• Annual travel and experiences credit- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with a variety of stakeholders and conveying complex concepts in an accessible manner
• Deep understanding of econometric and statistical analysis, and experience in applying these skills to derive insights from broad data sets
• Exceptional business acumen, strategic thinking skills, and the ability to make informed judgments
• Experience with AI-assisted analytics (Claude, ChatGPT, etc)
• 8+ years of industry experience with a degree (Masters or PhD is a plus) in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research)
• An agile, growth-minded approach, demonstrated through a history of driving projects from ideation to impact
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across functions
• Prior experience in advanced analytics or business data science within a marketplace or business strategy setting
• Strong expertise in at least one programming language (Python or R) and SQL