Data Analyst

Who is Shift?

At Shift, we’re business specialists dedicated to helping Australian SMEs take control of their cashflow, streamline trade terms and choose the right financial products.

We believe Australian businesses are the driving force behind our economy and are core to our communities. That’s why our business expertise, focus on relationships, and market-leading technology is at the core of everything we do. We’ve helped solve the credit and payment pain points for more than 30,000 businesses, providing over $6 billion in aggregate funding.

Our unique approach to product innovation combined with our collaborative culture means you can build your career in a supportive environment. You’ll be joining a diverse team of over 300 people who are always looking to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses.

About the role:

This is an exciting Data Analyst role in a collaborative, high exposure data team at Shift. As a Data Analyst, you'll work across the full breadth of our business – Product, Operations, Credit, Treasury, Risk and Marketing – transforming data into insights that drive real decisions. Our small, supportive team moves quickly so your effort makes an impact from day one and there’s real room for growth and learning.

We’re looking for a team player who is enthusiastic and solutions-focused, more interested in learning and collaborating than ticking every experience box. If you’re keen to get stuck in, grow fast and make a difference - you’ll fit right in at Shift!

What you’ll do:

• Analyse and interpret data to answer meaningful business questions across different teams
• Help develop user-friendly dashboards and analytical tools that improve on static reports
• Turn complex findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders
• Act as a bridge between business teams and the data/engineering group, translating ideas into analytical tasks
• Spot new opportunities to apply data and predictive analytics across the company
• Support colleagues with self-serve reporting tools and help them understand their data
• Seek out process-improvement opportunities, including using AI tools to boost speed and accuracy

What you’ll bring:

• 0–3 years’ experience in a data, analytics, or similar role (recent grads welcome!)
• A strong interest in numbers and analysis - through your studies, projects, or work background
• Working knowledge of SQL; bonus points for exposure to Python, Tableau or Salesforce
• Familiarity with AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) and a willingness to experiment with new tech
• Confidence working with numbers and large datasets
• Clear communication skills – you can explain what the data says to someone from any team
• A curious mindset, eagerness to learn, and a team first attitude

Key benefits:

• Collaborative teams – a flat structure means everyone can learn from colleagues and senior leaders around the business.
• Be involved – come together with all of your colleagues every 100 days to share the product and technology roadmap and business strategy.
• Flexible working environment – we’re headquartered in North Sydney with state-based workplaces and offer a flexible work policy.
• Family support – industry leading 26 weeks paid parental leave.
• Purpose built spaces within our office – designed for collaboration, brainstorming, socialising, and focused work.
• Range of benefits supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing. From a day off on your birthday to excellent end of trip facilities.

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