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2023 Data Analyst Intern

Marketing

Posted on 4/11/2023

NerdWallet

NerdWallet

501-1,000 employees

Financial guidance platform for personal finance

Financial Services
Fintech

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

Category
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
AWS
Looker
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Become a NerdWallet Marketing data expert: understand the ins and outs of our database, consisting of both internal and third party data
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Performance Marketing, Product, Data Engineering, and sister Analytics/BI teams to uncover data-driven insights and opportunities across NerdWallet through effective analyses and modeling
  • Drive improvements on Performance Marketing strategy with data-driven insights, understand business challenges and goals, and discover areas for opportunity via effective analyses, reporting, and modeling
  • Build interesting tools for data quality, data integration, performance, QA, and Operations (on top of AWS) that will positively impact our software development process and site operations
  • Proficient in SQL
  • Passionate about self-improvement and eager to grow
  • A quick learner and enthusiastic about bringing clarity to the finance world
  • Eager to work with new programming languages and emerging technologies
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Math, Statistics or in a related field
  • Demonstrated experience, familiarity and ease with handling large data sets and crunching numbers
  • Familiarity with popular performance marketing channels - Google SEM, Display, Native, OTT, or Youtube
  • Working towards mastery of one or more programming languages such as Python, SQL, or R
  • Prior experience with Looker is a big plus but not required
  • During your internship, you will be integrated into your team and have a dedicated mentor and manager to help you along the way
  • Opportunities to meet with our Nerdy leaders through lunches and one on one meetings
  • Deep dive learning events to hear about parts of NerdWallet's teams and business
  • Workshops to build soft skills along with your technical skills with topics ranging from feedback to presentations

NerdWallet is a financial guidance platform that assists individuals in making informed decisions about their money. It offers a variety of resources and tools to help users find the best credit cards, improve their credit scores, secure mortgages, and manage other financial products. The platform is user-friendly, featuring detailed comparisons, calculators, and educational content that simplify complex financial concepts. Unlike many competitors, NerdWallet operates on an affiliate marketing model, earning revenue through partnerships with financial institutions while providing its services for free to users. This approach fosters trust and transparency. The company's goal is to empower consumers to make smarter financial decisions by offering comprehensive and easy-to-understand information and tools.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$289.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • NerdWallet's partnerships with companies like Empower and Monevo expand its service offerings, providing users with more financial options.
  • The launch of the NerdUp Secured Credit Card opens new revenue streams and enhances user engagement by offering tangible financial products.
  • Recognition through awards, such as the Best Mortgage Lender for VA Loans, boosts NerdWallet's credibility and attracts more users.

What critics are saying

  • Relying heavily on affiliate marketing could be risky if financial institutions change their commission structures or partnerships.
  • Entering the competitive banking sector with the NerdUp Secured Credit Card may stretch resources and divert focus from core services.

What makes NerdWallet unique

  • NerdWallet's user-friendly platform simplifies complex financial concepts, making it accessible to a broad audience, unlike competitors who may focus on niche markets.
  • Their affiliate marketing model allows them to offer free services while maintaining transparency and trust, setting them apart from fee-based financial advisory services.
  • The recent launch of the NerdUp Secured Credit Card marks NerdWallet's entry into banking, diversifying its offerings beyond financial guidance.

Benefits

Health and wellness

Retirement support

True work-life balance

Career development

Employee resource groups

Employee engagement

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