Business Operations, Strategy & Product Analyst

Business Operations, Strategy & Product Analyst

AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences.

To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.

Fortune recognizes AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and the company has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the last four years (2021-2024). Check out the rest of our awards HERE.

About the Team

AppLovin's global team combines people from different backgrounds and perspectives, united by a shared ambition to always pursue excellence and win together in a fast-moving market. We are intentional about the culture we are building and seek candidates who are outstanding in their own right while remaining deeply committed to the success of others.

AppLovin's BizOps team is a small, high-impact group. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast paced, intellectually curious team that thrives on solving complex, unstructured problems. We are plugged into various parts of the organization from Product and Engineering to Creative Services and Business Development, and regularly collaborate with these teams and senior leadership to solve challenging business issues and work on high impact projects.

We are looking for a highly quantitative self-starter who is energized by rapid change, comfortable with ambiguity, and motivated to make a direct and measurable impact. The ideal candidate is curious with an analytical mindset and natural problem-solving instincts that enable them to uncover insights, identify growth opportunities, and surface potential challenges. They can structure complex problems independently and combine creativity with analytical rigor to move the team and business forward.

PLEASE NOTE THIS OPPORTUNITY IS LOCATED IN OUR TORONTO OFFICE AND REQUIRES IN PERSON PRESENCE.

About the Role

Apply data-driven problem solving to help scale some of the world's largest consumer apps against key KPIs. Identify growth opportunities and translate insights into clear execution plans that drive measurable business impact.

Operate at both the micro and macro level. Identifying trends, challenges, and untapped growth opportunities across the organization.

Dive into large, complex datasets using tools such as SQL, LLMs, Python etc. to break down ambiguous problems and uncover insights and root causes. Transform raw data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive strategy and unlock growth opportunities.

Own and execute high impact projects that improve operational efficiency and unlock new revenue streams. Partner closely with Business Development teams to roll out scalable, repeatable solutions that deliver measurable results.

Design and implement alerting systems, processes, dashboards and frameworks that proactively identify issues, triage widespread problems, and surface opportunities before they become obvious - helping the organization move faster and smarter.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Senior Executives, Product, Engineering and Creative Services teams to test features, validate new tools, and shape high impact initiatives. Identify systemic gaps, escalate critical issues, and help inform the development of new products and capabilities.

Basic Qualifications

2–3 years of experience in an analytically driven role, ideally in high-growth tech, strategy & ops, product management, investment banking or top-tier consulting.

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., math, computer science, economics, engineering) or from a top-tier business school.

Strong analytical ability with experience working across complex quantitative problems and large datasets.

Demonstrated ability to communicate technical and analytical insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Solid track record of working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Highly detail oriented and organized, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.

This role is built for high-caliber operators who thrive in fast-scaling environments. We operate with urgency and ambition, and sustained intensity is fundamental to delivering outsized results.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in a academic or quantitative field.

Experience with SQL and relational databases.

Python skills for automation, data analysis, and workflow optimization.

Familiarity with Git and collaborative data/analytics workflows.

Experience leveraging GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Cursor) to accelerate analysis and automation.

Experience in the mobile app/game ecosystem, with knowledge of metrics such as ROAS, retention, and LTV curves.

Proven ability to drive projects from analysis to actionable outcomes with minimal guidance and oversight.

High-growth tech startup or performance advertising experience is a strong plus.