About Us
YouLend is the preferred global embedded financing platform for many of the world’s leading e-commerce sites, tech companies and payment services providers such as Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Mollie, Dojo, Paysafe, Just Eat Takeaway and Takepayments. Our software platform and APIs enable our partners to offer flexible financing products, in their desired branding, to their merchant base. With YouLend's AI-driven credit risk assessment solutions, more merchants and SMEs than ever can receive fast, flexible and affordable funding. We operate in 9+ geographies across the UK, EU and the US.
We believe that the future of financial services will be delivered by customer-oriented tech companies that embed financing in their customer journeys, and we are building the solutions that will power that future.
The Role:
As a Commercial Strategy & Analytics Manager at YouLend, you will play a critical role in advancing our commercial initiatives and driving expansion into new markets. This is an on-site, hands-on position, working closely with Partnerships, Account Management, Transformation, Product, and Legal to deliver measurable business outcomes.
In this role, you will combine strategic commercial leadership with rigorous analytics. You will lead and support commercial projects and partnerships while also developing models, tracking performance, and generating insights that directly shape business decisions. Your work will be integral to new business development, performance optimisation, and the execution of strategic growth initiatives that position YouLend for continued success.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial, partnerships, or strategy roles, ideally with exposure to analytics or business intelligence.
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in Excel and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau); SQL or Python is advantageous.
- Proven ability to create commercial models, forecasts, and performance reports that influence business decisions.
- Project management skills with experience leading initiatives and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with a track record of simplifying complex data into clear business recommendations.
- Highly adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Performance Tracking & Analytics
- Analyse commercial performance and deliver weekly insights across markets.
- Build and maintain financial and commercial models, including monthly forecasts.
- Produce quarterly reviews of new and existing partners for senior stakeholders.
- Develop reports and dashboards using YouLend’s CRM and BI tools to ensure clear visibility of performance.
- Translate data into actionable recommendations that inform strategic and operational decisions.
Strategic Projects & Growth
- Identify and deliver initiatives that drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.
- Support market expansion by assessing opportunities, identifying risks, and resolving barriers to entry.
- Conduct research on partners, verticals, and new markets to provide insights for strategic discussions.
- Lead and coordinate go-live processes for new partners to ensure smooth and timely execution.
Commercial Development & Partnerships
- Lead RFP responses in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Provide the Partnerships team with best-in-class commercial support, including financial insights, client-facing materials, and knowledge of the latest product/process updates.
- Collaborate across the business to design compelling commercial propositions and support negotiations.
We offer comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) – with YouLend covering 80% of premiums.
- Choice of medical plans through United Healthcare.
- Retirement savings plan with 401k match (up to 5%).
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance.
- International travel insurance for work-related trips.
- 20 days’ PTO (4 weeks) plus US public holidays.
Why join YouLend?
At YouLend, we are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where every team member can thrive. We champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, promotion, and development processes are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.