Data analyst
Bending Spoons · France
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- €75,000 / year
- France
Job highlights
- Analyze product data and design experiments.
- Translate data into actionable business insights.
- Collaborate with product and growth managers.
- Leverage AI for faster insights and work.
- Grow career rapidly in a demanding environment.
About the role
About Bending Spoons
At Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers. A company where team members grow to their full potential. A company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. A company that creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate. And a company that does so while adhering to high ethical standards.
In pursuit of this objective, we acquire and improve digital businesses, not to sell on, but to own and operate for the long term. The transformations we make are often deep—designed to speed up innovation, benefit customers, and strengthen business performance. Here, hierarchy is minimal and teams are small and talent-dense. We operate established products with the ambition, agility, and urgency of a startup. Across the company, we integrate AI deeply into how we work so that human judgment and machine intelligence reinforce each other.
For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate. That’s our promise to such a candidate.
Key Responsibilities of a Data Analyst
- Frame the right questions. Partner with product and growth managers to identify the most impactful questions—whether about pricing, feature adoption, or user behavior—and define how to answer them.
- Own product analytics and experiments. Design, implement, and analyze experiments end to end (e.g., deciding whether a feature should be paid or free), balancing short-term impact with long-term product health.
- Translate data into insights. Provide timely, high-quality insights to support prioritization, business planning, and product trade-offs.
- Make insights actionable. Translate analyses and model outputs into recommendations, using dashboards and lightweight reporting to help teams move quickly.
- Leverage AI to accelerate work and uncover insights. Use AI tools to move faster, surface ideas and opportunities, and study competing products and trends.
What We Look For
- Reasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases. You identify and take care of the details that matter.
- Drive. You’re extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work. You hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar.
- Team spirit. You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not your idea. You're always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team. You’re reliable, honest, and transparent.
- Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.
What We Offer
- Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. You’ll work in small, result-oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.
- An exceptional opportunity for growth. We go to great lengths to hire individuals of outstanding potential—then, our priority is to put them in the ideal position to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And if you’ve got what it takes, you’ll soon be playing an essential role in major projects, too.
- Competitive pay and access to equity in the company. Compensation varies by location and expected impact, and grows rapidly as you gain experience and translate it into greater contributions. For individuals who demonstrate exceptional capability, we may offer compensation that extends beyond the usual ranges to reflect their higher expected impact. If you're offered a permanent contract, you'll also be able receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together. If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.
- All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, top-of-the-market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location. We help each Spooner set up the conditions to do their best work.
Commitment & Contract
Permanent or fixed-term. Full-time or part-time.
Location
Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries.
The Selection Process
In our screening process, we prioritize verifiable signals of excellence, regardless of seniority. Some people hold back because they feel they lack experience or have an “imperfect” CV. If you like the role and believe you could excel over time, don’t self-reject.
If you pass our screening, you’ll be asked to complete one or more tests. They are challenging, may involve unfamiliar problems, and can take several hours.
We set the bar high and won’t extend an offer until we’re confident we’ve found the right candidate. This is why a job may remain open for months or be reposted several times.
We consider all applicants for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—please let us know through this form.
Before You Apply
If you’ve applied before but didn't receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.
Bending Spoons is a demanding environment. We’re extremely ambitious and we hold ourselves—and one another—to a high standard. While this tends to lead to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment.
To help you ramp up quickly and set yourself up for success, we recommend spending your first few months working from our Milan office, regardless of your long-term work location. It’s the best way to rapidly absorb our company culture and build trust with your new teammates. We’ll support you with generous travel and accommodation assistance. After that, you’re welcome to work from our offices in Milan or London, or remotely from approved countries—depending on what we agree at the offer stage.
If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.
Key skills/competency
- Data Analysis
- Product Analytics
- Experiment Design
- A/B Testing
- Data Visualization
- Business Intelligence
- SQL
- Python
- Statistical Analysis
- Problem Solving
Skills & topics
- Data Analyst
- Data Analysis
- Product Analytics
- Experimentation
- SQL
- Python
- AI
- Business Intelligence
- Data Science
- Analytics
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight analytical skills, problem-solving, and a results-driven approach relevant to Bending Spoons' data analyst role.
- Showcase reasoning ability: Emphasize first-principles thinking and structured problem-solving in your application.
- Demonstrate drive and team spirit: Provide examples of ambition, initiative, and collaborative success.
- Prepare for challenging tests: Expect rigorous assessments that evaluate your analytical and problem-solving capabilities thoroughly.
- Highlight AI proficiency: Mention any experience or eagerness to leverage AI tools for data analysis.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the typical responsibilities of a Data Analyst at Bending Spoons?
- As a Data Analyst at Bending Spoons, you'll be responsible for framing key business questions, owning product analytics and experiments, translating complex data into actionable insights, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate your work and uncover new opportunities. You'll partner closely with product and growth managers to drive product decisions.
- What kind of skills does Bending Spoons look for in a Data Analyst?
- Bending Spoons seeks candidates with strong reasoning ability, capable of solving complex problems from first principles and with attention to detail. They also value drive, demonstrated by ambition and initiative, and team spirit, characterized by generosity and collaboration. Proficiency in English is essential.
- Can I work remotely as a Data Analyst at Bending Spoons?
- Yes, Bending Spoons offers remote working options in selected countries. However, they recommend spending the first few months in their Milan office to quickly absorb the company culture and build trust, with travel and accommodation support provided. The long-term work location (office or remote) is agreed upon at the offer stage.
- What is the selection process like for a Data Analyst position at Bending Spoons?
- The selection process prioritizes verifiable signals of excellence. If your initial application screens well, you'll undergo challenging tests that may involve unfamiliar problems and can take several hours. Bending Spoons sets a high bar and only extends offers to candidates they are confident are the right fit.
- What kind of growth opportunities are available for a Data Analyst at Bending Spoons?
- Bending Spoons is known for providing an exceptional opportunity for growth. They hire individuals of outstanding potential and prioritize placing them in ideal positions to thrive. Spooners often take on significant responsibilities early in their careers, leading to rapid learning and career progression.
- What are the compensation and benefits for a Data Analyst at Bending Spoons?
- Bending Spoons offers competitive pay, with salaries varying by location and experience. They also provide access to company equity, flexible hours, remote working, extensive learning and training support, top-tier health insurance, relocation packages, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat. Employees in Italy may benefit from a 50% tax cut.