Role details
THE WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED VPN, AND A WHOLE LOT MORE.
We are looking for a Retention Data Lead to guide a small team of retention analysts (2–3 people). This role combines hands-on analytics with people leadership. You'll own retention data across our subscription business and shape how the company understands why users renew, engage, and churn.
- Our analysts work with SQL, BigQuery, dbt, Looker, and other modern tools to turn user data into actionable insights, dashboards, and predictive models.
- Your goal is to make retention data actionable across the company, unlock new models and analytical approaches, and drive improvements in retention rates and user engagement.
- Key qualities and behaviors of a successful leader at Nord Security https://nordsecurity.com/leadership
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the retention analytics strategy end-to-end, connecting user behavior, lifecycle impact, engagement drivers, and business outcomes into a single, decision-ready framework;
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, balancing hands-on work with setting priorities and growing the team's capabilities;
- Support stakeholders across the company with analysis, dashboards, and reporting;
- Develop and review data models in dbt, dashboards in Looker, and analyses using SQL, BigQuery, and other tools;
- Analyze user behavior and build new models (churn prediction, cohort analysis, engagement scoring, LTV) that translate into actionable insights;
- Define, standardize, and monitor retention KPIs and metrics, embedding analytics into the decision-making process.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- 4+ years of experience in data analytics and business insights, ideally with a focus on retention, product, or user analytics;
- Strong SQL and BigQuery skills, with experience in dbt and Looker (or similar BI tools);
- Experience mentoring or leading analysts;
- Proven ability to translate business needs into actionable insights;
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience in SaaS, subscription-based businesses, tech, or cybersecurity;
- Familiarity with experimentation practices and attribution models;
- Understanding of how AI and LLMs are shaping analytical practices;
- Knowledge of lifecycle or CRM platforms.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Sharpen your edge: training, mentorship, and room to grow — always.
- Take the time you need: extra vacation days, sick days, and time off when life calls.
- Get premium healthcare: private health insurance in Lithuania and Poland — fully covered.
- Protect your peace: enjoy free subscriptions to Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic, and our own resilience and mindfulness trainings.
- Own your fitness: in-house gyms, sport cards, online workouts, and personal guidance — on us.
- Pack your bags for workation: experience our company-wide trip abroad to the fullest.
- Work from anywhere: work from wherever keeps you in the zone.
- Celebrate your milestones: birthdays, weddings, and new family members — all deserve a gift.
- Parent with ease: children's summer camps and flexibility around the schedule — because parenting never pauses.
- Join the party: team building and company events people talk about for months.
- Unlock Cyber City: coffee bar, open gyms, kids' room, music room, massage chairs — our Vilnius HQ is yours to enjoy.
- Kindly refer to our Privacy Notice for Recruitment Candidates https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b2tV684_SYV1jQ4kuf91cnzrRBk3ef-5/view for comprehensive information regarding our data handling procedures throughout recruitment processes.
- We expect all candidates to provide accurate and complete information during the recruitment process.
- While limited use of AI tools to refine application materials is acceptable, candidates remain fully responsible for ensuring that their submissions reflect their own qualifications, skills, and experience.
- Any failure to do so may negatively affect participation in the recruitment process.
- If broader AI assistance is allowed for a particular role or stage, we'll let you know in advance.
- By submitting your application, you acknowledge that it may be processed using automated tools for evaluation purposes.
- As part of our recruitment process, we may use an AI-based application review tool to help assess applications based on skills and experience relevant to the role.
- This technology is used to support - not replace - human decision-making, and every application is ultimately reviewed by a recruiter.
If you would like more information about how AI is used in this process or wish to exercise your rights under applicable data privacy laws, please contact us at [email protected]. Should you prefer to opt out of the automated evaluation, please submit your application directly to [email protected].