We’re hiring: Analyst – Trading Join World of Books and help shape the future of sustainable eCommerce. At World of Books, we’re on a mission to become the Planet’s Bookstore—giving millions of books a second life while driving real environmental impact. With operations across the UK, US, and Europe, and as a certified B-Corp, we combine purpose with high-growth ambition. The Role As a Senior Analyst – Trading, you’ll play a critical role in advancing our analytics capabilities and driving profitable growth across our global Trade and Pricing functions. You’ll own end-to-end analytics initiatives—transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence strategic decisions at the highest level. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead reporting and analytics for key trading areas (UK focus, global impact) • Translate business questions into simple, high-impact analysis (80/20 mindset) • Build datasets, develop dashboards, and deliver actionable recommendations • Deep-dive into performance drivers, validating metrics with Finance • Partner cross-functionally with Pricing, Product, Tech, and Data teams • Communicate insights clearly to both technical and senior stakeholders • Drive best practices, automation, and continuous improvement across analytics What We’re Looking For • 6+ years in analytics (ideally in eCommerce/marketplaces, Trade & Pricing) • Strong SQL (essential) + experience with large datasets • BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Looker) • Python or R (preferred) • Experience with experimentation, forecasting, and customer analytics • Confident communicator who thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments Why Join Us? • Be part of a purpose-driven, sustainability-focused business • Work on high-impact, commercially critical analytics • Collaborate with a talented, supportive, and ambitious team • Help scale a business that’s redefining how books are bought and sold globally Hybrid working (London-based, 2 days in office) If you’re passionate about data, growth, and making a real-world impact—we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to learn more.
