[Remote] Business Analysis, Acquisitions - Principal Analyst / Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mission Lane is a purpose-driven fintech company that aims to provide better credit access to individuals with less-than-perfect credit scores. They are seeking a data-driven problem solver to join their Acquisitions team as a Business Analyst, focusing on improving underwriting and pricing strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in initiatives to improve our underwriting & pricing strategies
• Have the opportunity to use AI driven tools for data analysis
• Optimize current acquisition strategies in response to customer behavior and changing marketplace conditions
• Develop actionable financial strategies based on financial data-driven insights to improve credit risk and profitability while driving step changes in the company’s growth trajectory
• Seed tests in market to better understand customer behavior and leverage learnings to invest in future growth
• Collaborate with cross functional teams across product, data science, engineering and capital markets to bring strategies to market
• Articulate and communicate strategies to senior leadership

Skills

• Proven ability to problem solve end-to-end: from framing the question and forming a hypothesis, to analyzing the data, to communicating and debating the answer with other stakeholders
• Familiarity with SQL, python, or other tools for data analysis
• 2 - 7 years of experience (YOE) in a highly analytical role. Our team dynamics commonly align 2 - 5 YOE for Principal Analyst level and 4 - 7 YOE for the Business Manager opportunity
• Bachelor's or Masters in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar quantitative field with record of strong academic performance
• Experience doing analytical work with credit cards or other consumer lending products
• Experience helping scale a business in a fast-paced startup environment
• Expertise in SQL or Python
• Experience using AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, etc.)

Benefits

• An engaging culture with access to training programs and advancement opportunities
• Full health, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (for medical and childcare expenses)
• Paid parental leave
• 401k Company Match
• Generous PTO
• Flexible schedules
• Calm App subscription
• Participation in our annual incentive program
• Equity
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Remote-friendly work environment

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