Full-Time

Junior Strategic Analyst

Perpay

Perpay

51-200 employees

Interest-free paycheck-deducted installment payments

No salary listed

Philadelphia, PA, USA

In Person

Relocation assistance available; role is 100% onsite in Philadelphia.

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Undergraduate or master’s degree in a quantitative/STEM field (graduated in 2024-2026), or equivalent relevant experience
  • Experience framing and solving problems through data analysis and quantitative thinking
  • Experience with Python and SQL
  • Impactful internship experience
  • Ability to communicate recommendations effectively verbally and in writing
  • Comfort in driving a project forward independently amidst ambiguity and change
  • Ability to collaborate and build trust in a team setting
Responsibilities
  • Analyze Complex Business Problems: Partner with stakeholders from across the business to define challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver data-driven insights.
  • Deliver Executive-Ready Recommendations: Translate analysis into clear, compelling recommendations, presenting them directly to senior leadership and influencing decision-making at the highest level.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Build strong relationships across teams to ensure data insights are actionable and impactful, fostering trust in our analytics team.
  • Dive Deep into Data: Write and execute advanced SQL queries and leverage Python or R to extract and analyze data, uncover trends, and solve problems with precision.
  • Support Business Growth: Develop analytics-backed strategies to grow our impact, improve operational efficiency, and unlock opportunities for our customers and organization.
  • Build Scalable Solutions: Contribute to the development of self-service BI tools and dashboards that empower teams to make data-informed decisions.
  • Thrive in Ambiguity: Drive projects forward with minimal direction, navigating uncertainty with creativity and determination to uncover solutions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience presenting to C-Level executives
  • Experience at a startup (especially in financial technology)
  • Experience with Business Intelligence tools e.g. Domo, Power BI, Tableau
  • Experience with Git and Github

Perpay provides a platform for interest-free installment shopping. Users receive a spending limit based on a few questions and pay for their purchases through automatic deductions taken directly from their paychecks. Unlike many competitors that rely on traditional credit checks or high-interest loans, Perpay uses payroll integration to simplify the repayment process. The company's goal is to make significant retail purchases more accessible and affordable for people who want to avoid debt.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$2.5M

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 careers page advertises Super Day hiring across analyst and engineering roles.
  • Perpay's July 2026 website still markets marketplace, Perpay+ reporting, and credit card growth.
  • Marqeta's March 2026 update signals continued investment in Perpay's card infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • Wilson v. Perpay, filed August 2025, exposes costly TCPA class-action discovery and settlement risk.
  • Employer-payroll dependence breaks when customers change jobs, freeze deposits, or reduce direct deposit.
  • Celtic Bank and Marqeta concentration makes card economics fragile; issuer or network changes can cripple growth.

What makes Perpay unique

  • Perpay links repayments to payroll direct deposit, reducing delinquency versus card-only BNPL.
  • Marqeta powers the Perpay Credit Card, issued by Celtic Bank, scaling unsecured credit.
  • September 2025 B Corp certification differentiates Perpay among credit-building fintechs.

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Benefits

Competitive salary + company equity

401k with company match

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

Pre-tax Public Transportation benefit

Relocation assistance

Student loan company match

Gym subsidy with City Fitness

Cell phone plan

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Optional work from home (WFH) up to 4 weeks per year

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

4%
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