Manager of Data Analytics

As the Manager of Data Analytics, you will be responsible for leading a team of data analysts to develop insights that drive business growth and optimization. You will be responsible for analyzing complex data sets, identifying patterns and trends, and presenting findings to inform decision making at all levels of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of data analysts to develop and implement analytical frameworks to uncover insights and improve business performance.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify patterns and trends that will drive business growth.
• Develop models and forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to influence strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and provide insights to inform business strategies.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy by monitoring data sources and implementing quality control processes.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Minimum: Indicate minimum education, skills and experience required.

• Strong experience with SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages commonly used in analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects and deliver high-quality analytics outputs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and functions.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.

Preferred: Indicate "nice to haves" regarding education, skills, and experience.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in analytics, with at least 2 years of experience managing a team of analysts.
• Experience in financial services, lending space
• Experience with leveraging GenAI for reporting and analytics.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
• Career development and training opportunities

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