Senior Analyst - Trading
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We're hiring: Analyst - Trading
Join World of Books and help shape the future of sustainable eCommerce.
At World of Books, we're on a mission to become the Planet's Bookstore-giving millions of books a second life while driving real environmental impact. With operations across the UK, US, and Europe, and as a certified B-Corp, we combine purpose with high-growth ambition.
The Role
As a Senior Analyst - Trading, you'll play a critical role in advancing our analytics capabilities and driving profitable growth across our global Trade and Pricing functions.
You'll own end-to-end analytics initiatives-transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence strategic decisions at the highest level.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead reporting and analytics for key trading areas (UK focus, global impact)
- Translate business questions into simple, high-impact analysis (80/20 mindset)
- Build datasets, develop dashboards, and deliver actionable recommendations
- Deep-dive into performance drivers, validating metrics with Finance
- Partner cross-functionally with Pricing, Product, Tech, and Data teams
- Communicate insights clearly to both technical and senior stakeholders
- Drive best practices, automation, and continuous improvement across analytics
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years in analytics (ideally in eCommerce/marketplaces, Trade & Pricing)
- Strong SQL (essential) + experience with large datasets
- BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Looker)
- Python or R (preferred)
- Experience with experimentation, forecasting, and customer analytics
- Confident communicator who thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a purpose-driven, sustainability-focused business
- Work on high-impact, commercially critical analytics
- Collaborate with a talented, supportive, and ambitious team
- Help scale a business that's redefining how books are bought and sold globally
Hybrid working (London-based, 2 days in office)
If you're passionate about data, growth, and making a real-world impact-we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to learn more.