Director of Analytics

Lyst

. Lead, mentor and manage a high-performing, diverse analytics team .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and mentoring analytics teams while driving strategic initiatives in product analytics, data governance, and advanced analytics methodologies. Proficient in communicating complex data insights to diverse stakeholders and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.

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Leadership SkillsData ModellingProduct AnalyticsChange ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

ExperimentationAttributionForecastingPredictive AnalyticsObservabilityAdvanced AnalyticsData MethodologiesMetrics TrackingData GovernanceAI-Enhanced Analytics

Soft Skills

Team ManagementStrategic ThinkingDetailed Analysis

Tools & Technologies

Analytics ToolsData Platforms

Industry Keywords

E-CommerceMarketplaceTechnology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor and manage a high-performing, diverse analytics team
Set the mission, technical direction and culture of the analytics function
Provide technical direction on product analytics, experimentation, attribution, forecasting, predictive analytics and observability
Identify opportunities for advanced analytics and data methodologies and enable implementation
Identify and track metrics measuring success across all areas of the business
Ensure trustworthy and timely data for stakeholders across departments
Collaborate with senior leadership on key initiatives and strategic objectives
Align customer impact with commercial outcomes alongside FP&A and product leads
Partner with the Director of Data Platform on the company data vision and strategy
Support high data quality, robust data governance and analytics roadmaps
Drive product development data opportunities
Promote understanding of key metrics and evangelise insights and trends across stakeholders
Increase stakeholder self-service use of analytics tools and enable analysts to provide deeper insights
Evaluate, deploy and drive adoption of AI-enhanced analytics tools
Report to the Chief Commercial Officer and collaborate with Data Platform, Product, Engineering, Partnerships, Finance and Marketing directors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a senior or head of analytics role within e-commerce, marketplace or technology sectors
Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing large, multi-disciplinary teams
Expertise in data modelling, experimentation, attribution, forecasting and observability
Experience leading product analytics and improving product experience based on analysis and insights
Experience introducing and driving adoption of agentic analytics in an organisation
Excellent communication skills to articulate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders
Experience driving change through analytics and data initiatives
Strong high-level strategic thinking and detailed analysis skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working: office attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with remote or office work available on other days
29 holidays per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays
Enhanced Family Leave for eligible employees
Paid Time off for Dependents
Support for Fertility Treatment & Loss
Annual clothing allowance on Lyst, starting at £250 and increasing up to £1,000 with length of service
Comprehensive private healthcare scheme through Vitality from the start date
£1,000 annual training allowance for conferences, industry events, training courses and resources
Pension scheme with minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
Free annual eye test and discount towards glasses
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Interest-free transport season ticket loan
Frequent company-wide and team social events
Flexible working arrangements discussed
Inclusive workplace and equal opportunity commitment