Product Analyst II

Earnest empowers ambitious professionals to make confident financial decisions and build the life they envision. Earnies are committed to helping borrowers move forward with confidence by offering smarter borrowing options with a clearer path to taking control of their debt. If you’re as passionate as we are about our mission, read more below, and let’s build something great together. As a Product Analyst on the Data and Analytics team at Earnest, you will report to the Analytics Manager and work closely with our Product teams to use data to make better decisions and accelerate learning. This role requires true analytical curiosity and the ability to solve unstructured problems. You have experience not only deriving insights but also delivering impactful and actionable recommendations. You have the ability to see different angles of a product or business opportunity, turn abstract business questions into structured data analysis, and clearly communicate meaningful insights that drive strategic decision-making. As a Product Analyst, you will: Lead data-driven experimentation to improve the client loan application experience Perform hands-on, in-depth analysis and presentations to assist in identifying product opportunities and product roadmap decisions Develop and maintain product analytics tracking across web and mobile platforms Partner with Product, Research, and Design to define customer personas and roadmap priorities Collaborate with Analytics Engineering to validate analytics solutions and drive model development Identify opportunities for new product analytics initiatives, improved reporting processes, or enhanced testing strategies About You: 3+ years in a product or analytical role, blending data with strategic business insights. Proficiency in SQL for manipulating and summarizing complex data. Hands-on experience with analytics platforms (such as Segment, Amplitude, or Looker). 1+ years working with A/B testing, statistical methodologies, and conversion funnels. Even Better: Exposure to the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from initial concept to implementation. Experience transforming raw data using ETL tools (such as dbt or Fivetran). Knowledge of data governance and internal control requirements. Background in modeling financial portfolios, particularly student loans. Understanding of lifecycle marketing and customer segmentation strategies. Working knowledge of R or Python. Where: This role will be based in the US. Compensation: A little about our pay philosophy: We take pride in compensating our employees fairly and equitably. We are showcasing a range of your potential base salary based on the roles location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will also be determined based on job-related qualifications, internal compensation, candidate location and budget. This range may be modified in the future. Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 USD. Employees are also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and equity. Earnest believes in enabling our employees to live their best lives. We offer a variety of perks and competitive benefits, including: Health, Dental, & Vision benefits plus savings plans Mac computers + work-from-home stipend to set up your home office Monthly internet and phone reimbursement Employee Stock Purchase Plan Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) 401(k) plan to help you save for retirement plus a company match Robust tuition reimbursement program $1,000 travel perk on each Earnie-versary to anywhere in the world Competitive days of annual PTO Competitive parental leave What Makes an Earnie: At Earnest, our people bring our cultural principles to life. These principles define how we work, how we win, and what we expect of ourselves and each other: Every Second Counts : Speed is our competitive advantage. Our customers need better solutions, and the faster we execute, the greater our chance of success. Choose To Do Hard Things : We win by tackling the hard things that others avoid, fueled by grit and resilience. Pursue Excellence : Great companies, teams, and individuals never settle and are proud of the work that they do. What’s good enough today won’t be good enough tomorrow. Excellence isn’t a destination; it’s a mindset of continuous improvement. Lead Together : Our success comes from how we work together. Leadership is not about titles—it is about action. We take ownership, drive results, and move forward as a team. Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously : We take our work seriously, not ourselves. The stakes are high, but a sense of humor keeps us grounded, creative, and resilient. At Earnest, we are committed to building an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. Our belief is that a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging enables us to move forward with our mission. We are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage anyone to apply if your experience is close to what we are looking for. Earnest provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or genetics. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance.