What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Analyst position at Etsy?
Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee – whether a team member of Etsy, Reverb, Depop, or Elo7 – you’ll tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.
Job Description
What’s the role?
We are looking for an experienced Analytics professional to support the Marketplace Integrity and Compliance teams within our Trust & Safety organization.
As an Operations Analyst partnered with Trust & Safety you will work to deliver clear insights, and provide access to metrics, data models, and tools needed for decision-making and optimization at all levels of the organization. Your work ensures Etsy is able to provide a safe, trusted marketplace for the millions of buyers and sellers in the Etsy community. Are you passionate about using sophisticated data analysis to drive risk mitigation and compliance strategies? If so, this could be a great match.
This is a full-time position reporting to the Manager, Member Service Analytics. For this role, we are considering candidates based in the U.S. who are either remote, flex, or office-based. Etsy offers different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team. Learn more about our flexible work options and vaccination policy here.
What does the day-to-day look like?
Identify simple, repeatable data requests and use automation to convert them to self-serviceable solutions using Looker
Build Data Pipelines and reporting to track volume of content moderation and compliance issues
Create operational forecasts to inform staffing models to support trust & safety workflows.
Work closely and collaboratively with Trust & Safety leads to develop strategies to drive operational efficiencies based on insights from your data and reporting
Define metric-focused goals around initiatives (e.g., IP/counterfeit infringement, regulatory compliance) and operational efficiency to guide your partner teams
Continually refine your analytical and reporting toolkit to empower your teams with data
Build out sophisticated, robust data pipelines and reporting and industry-leading measurement techniques to inform the operational processes and strategy for your partner teams
Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.
Qualifications
Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:
2 years of proven success as an analyst working independently to support teams with data access, reporting, and insights
Successful track record of distilling highly complex problems into narratives that are concise, action focused, and memorable, and express your recommendations with both conviction and finesse
Demonstrated proficiency with analytical techniques, SQL, and data visualization tools (Looker preferred)
Ability to communicate insights to senior executives verbally, visually, and in writing
Experience in the Compliance domain such as AML/KYC, Sanctions, or Content Moderation preferred
A trust in and commitment to Etsy’s vision, mission and values.
Additional Information
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.
Our PromiseAt Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.
For U.S. roles only:Many Etsy roles are open to remote candidates, and you'll be able to identify which ones within the location header of each job description. We're open to remote hires from all U.S. states except Hawaii and Alaska. For candidates who will work remotely from Colorado, visit this link for information related to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.