THE ROLE & THE TEAM
Positioned at the bustling intersection of e-commerce and fintech, Zalando Payments enables Zalando’s 50M+ active customers to pay with security and convenience and process the payout for 5K+ merchants to receive their funds on time.
It’s an exciting time to join our team and be part of a product-driven environment. That’s why we’re looking for a seasoned Principal Product Analyst to shape our product strategy through deep quantitative analysis. In this role, you will focus on optimizing partner solutions, driving insights in areas such as billing and invoicing processes, and enhancing the payment experience for our partners. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring that our financial products are not only efficient but also align with the evolving needs of our partners.
Are you driven by data, constantly asking “why” to uncover deeper insights? Do you enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn analysis into impactful product decisions? If so, let’s talk about how you can make a difference in our partner ecosystem.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
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Create a strategy, align with key partners, generate insights, deliver analysis, and deliver ongoing improvements independently for an ambiguous problem.
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You will collaborate cross-functionally and proactively with colleagues on product releases and operational improvements.
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You will translate data into recommendations that stakeholders can understand, guiding decision-making and building strategic consensus.
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Be a data explorer, an educator, and a partner in decision making.
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You will define key metrics for the whole team to orient action and track our progress
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Develop in-depth analytical understanding of what drives growth for the product and how it can be improved.
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
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You have 5+ years of experience driving digital product development through data, with a demonstration of initiative and impact (experience in business intelligence or analytics engineering/data engineering may be considered, so long as some product experience is also present)
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You are able to simplify technical complexity into clear and concise communication with teammates and stakeholders
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You show ownership of what you do, caring about the correctness of your work and keeping tabs on the health of the product domains for which you are responsible
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You possess advanced SQL ability; Python or R knowledge is a plus but not required
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Nice to have: experience in data models and ETL process creation; experience with BI/visualization tools like Tableau, Looker, SAP SAC, PowerBI etc.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
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Employee shares program
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40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
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2 paid volunteering days a year
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Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
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Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
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27 days of vacation a year to start
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Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
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Family services, including counseling and support
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Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
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Mental health support and coaching available
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Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
Top Skills
What We Do
Welcome to Zalando. Here’s some key info about us:
Our position and vision:
- We’re Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle
- Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 million active customers in 25 markets; offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty
- Our vision is to become The Starting Point For Fashion.
Our offering:
- Our assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to local labels
- Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation, and interaction
- As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners, and friends of our brand.
- Our logistics network with 12 centrally located fulfillment centers allows us to efficiently serve our customers throughout Europe, supported by warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden with a focus on local customer needs.
Our beliefs:
- Our ambition is to combine our passion for self-expression through fashion with our unwavering commitments to sustainability and D&I
- We believe that our integration of fashion, operations, and online technology gives us the capability to deliver a compelling value proposition to both our customers and fashion brand partners.