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Principal Analytics Strategist

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Toronto, ON
Senior level
Hybrid
Toronto, ON
Senior level
The Principal Analytics Strategist will collaborate with executives to provide data-driven insights, shape strategic decisions, and enhance analytics practices using advanced tools like SQL and Python.
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TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync and Dealertrack Canada. AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec) offers the largest inventory of new cars and used cars in Canada, receiving over 25 million monthly visits to its marketplace. With over 3,500 subscribers and counting, AutoSync is the largest and fastest growing dealer and OEM software provider in Canada. The platform's suite of connected automotive software solutions brings advertising, conversion and operational support together, synchronizing the entire retail process. AutoSync's diverse range of offerings includes: vAuto, EasyDeal, xtime, Motoinsight, Activix, TAdvantage and TRFFK. Dealertrack is Canada’s largest automotive financing portal, enhancing efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, motorcycle and powersport retail industries. Over 6.5 million credit applications are submitted via the Dealertrack Canada portal each year. Collateral Management is a national, end-to-end, managed technology solution that offers industry insight and multi-channel collection strategies to maximize funds recovered. Collateral Management helps you remain compliant in all jurisdictions, alleviating your exposure to reputational and financial risks. Visit tradercorporation.com to learn more. .

TRADER Corporation's parent company AutoScout24 is the largest pan-European online car market with over 2 million listings and more than 43,000 dealer customers. With AutoScout24, users can find, finance, buy, subscribe for and sell used and new cars. The marketplace provides inspiration on cars and other vehicles and makes hard decisions easy.

Since 1998 AutoScout24 has been offering private users, car dealers and other cooperation partners from the automotive, financial and insurance services sector a comprehensive digital platform for car trading. The online marketplace includes used and new cars, motorcycles as well as commercial vehicles. AutoScout24 has over 30 million users per month, more than 43,000 dealers and around 500 employees. In addition to Germany, AutoScout24 is also represented in the European core markets of Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, France and Austria.

More information on www.autoscout24.de

Experience leveraging AI, Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engineering productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize workflows. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into their daily work — such as code generation, debugging, reviews, documentation, and decision support—to improve efficiency for themselves and their teams. A proactive approach to exploring and implementing AI tools that drive innovation and streamline development processes is highly valued

We are looking for a seasoned and versatile analytics expert to join our growing data organization as a Principal Analytics Strategist. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you’ll work closely with our C-suite, General Managers, and Data Leaders to shape some of the most important strategic decisions across our European and North American marketplaces. 
 
Whether it's diving into marketplace dynamics in Italy, uncovering insights on supply-demand dynamics in Canada, or evaluating the impact of marketing and FinTech initiatives – you will be at the forefront of transforming data into action. If you thrive on solving complex problems, love working autonomously, and enjoy collaborating across borders and business units, we’d love to meet you. 

What You'll Do:
- Partner directly with senior executives to tackle high-priority analytical challenges across multiple domains. 
- Lead deep-dive investigations and special task forces, structuring complex problems into data-driven insights and clear recommendations. 
- Translate broad questions into structured analyses – from marketing ROI and pricing impact to product funnel optimization. 
- Build trusted, strategic relationships across the organization and become a go-to advisor for analytical clarity. 
- Develop models, dashboards, and narrative-rich presentations that shape executive decision-making. 
- Help set the bar for analytics excellence: co-define best practices, influence tooling strategy, and contribute to our insight-driven culture. 
- Utilize a broad toolkit: SQL, Python, Excel, QuickSight, and GenAI technologies to accelerate insight generation. 

What Success Looks Like:
- Your work directly influences board-level conversations, strategic priorities, and operational roadmaps. 
- You’re recognized as a critical thinking partner by senior leaders across both AutoScout24 and Trader Corp. 
- You drive progress with speed and clarity – often leading cross-functional analytics “SWAT” efforts from idea to insight. 
- You play a key role in AutoScout24’s OneData transformation and help cultivate a best-in-class analytics community. 

Your Background:
- 10+ years of experience in analytics, hands-on consulting, start ups, or private equity. 
- Strong business intuition – you think like a GM and act like an owner. 
- Advanced SQL and Python skills; comfortable building your own datasets and models. 
- Proficiency in Excel for fast prototyping and working across legacy systems. 
- Experience applying GenAI tools to enhance speed, clarity, and storytelling is a strong plus. 
- Proven ability to work independently, thrive in ambiguity, and communicate with senior executives. 
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to build momentum without formal authority. 

What’s in it for you…
-We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.
 
Fitness and wellness
-We provide discounts to nation-wide gyms, onsite gyms (when we’re in the office), an Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a virtual wellness program.
 
Benefits from Day 1
-Gym discounts
-Local in-office free gyms
-Employee and Family Assistance program
-Weekly virtual wellness events
-Conferences & training budget
-Regular internal training programs
 
Financial planning
-Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.
 
Competitive salary
-Annual bonus structure
-3% CPP matching

Top Skills

Excel
Generative Ai
Python
Quicksight
SQL

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