Lead Data Analyst
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
As a Lead Data Analyst at Chime, you will drive forecasting for key growth and revenue drivers by owning end-to-end workstreams such as member growth, purchase volume, and deposit volume. You’ll build accurate and transparent models, run intramonth analyses to identify risks early, and develop scenarios for decision-making. Partnering closely with Analytics, Data Science, Product, Marketing, and Investor Relations, you will ensure a single source of truth across the organization while improving unit economics analytics and dashboard tooling. Ideal candidates have 4–8 years of experience in forecasting or finance analytics, strong SQL skills, proficiency in Python or R, and the ability to translate complex data into clear narratives for stakeholders. Chime is the largest challenger bank in the U.S., offering fee-free overdrafts and early paycheck access, making this role crucial in shaping financial peace of mind for millions of users.
Skills
What you'll do
- Own core forecasting workstreams for key business metrics like member growth and purchase volume.
- Build and maintain accurate, transparent forecasting models with documented assumptions and repeatable processes.
- Conduct intramonth pacing analysis to identify risks and opportunities early in the process.
- Develop scenarios and "what-if" analyses to support planning and real-time decision-making.
- Improve dashboards and tooling for better visibility, consistency, and speed of insight.
What we're looking for
- 4-8 years of experience in forecasting or finance analytics roles.
- Proven ability to own end-to-end forecasting processes and deliver insights.
- Strong modeling skills with comfort in details and business storytelling.
- Expert SQL skills for robust data querying and exploration.
- Proficiency in Python or R for writing scalable, reproducible code.
- Excellent communication skills to translate analytical output into narratives.
Employer
About Chime
Chime is a financial technology company offering mobile-first banking services including fee-free checking accounts, savings accounts, and a secured credit builder card through partner banks. Industry: Financial Technology & Neobanking
Chime currently has 25 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $227,000–$227,000 across 25 roles with salary data.
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