NerdWallet · 1 week ago
Lead Data Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expNerdWallet is on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions, and they are seeking a Lead Data Analyst to shape strategy and drive execution of advanced analytics. This role is responsible for leading analytics programs, mentoring teams, and influencing data-informed decision-making across the organization.
ConsumerFinancial ServicesInternetPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic analytics programs spanning multiple teams or business domains
Architect scalable and reusable analytics solutions, including data pipelines, semantic models, and KPI frameworks
Design and evangelize measurement strategies that drive alignment on goals and performance metrics
Guide business-critical decision-making with deep, proactive insights using SQL, Looker, and statistical modeling
Serve as an expert advisor to executives and senior leaders on data strategy and analytics capabilities
Influence cross-functional partners to prioritize and integrate data-informed decision-making across initiatives
Drive the evolution of internal analytics infrastructure, standards, and governance
Coach and mentor analysts across teams; lead communities of practice and best-in-class knowledge sharing
Represent the Analytics function in cross-org strategic planning and OKR development
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressively senior experience in data analytics, BI, or data science
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional analytics initiatives with measurable business impact
Advanced SQL fluency and strong experience with Looker (or similar BI platforms) at the data modeling layer
Deep expertise in analytics architecture: reusable pipelines, event taxonomies, semantic layers, KPI governance
Strong track record in designing and implementing enterprise-wide measurement and experimentation strategies
Strategic thinking and business acumen: ability to connect high-level objectives with tactical data execution
Skilled at navigating ambiguity and setting direction for others in complex, fast-paced environments
Highly effective communicator and influencer, including at the executive level
Strong mentoring and leadership presence; builds capability through coaching, feedback, and enablement
Embodies self-awareness, resilience, and thoughtfulness in interpersonal dynamics
Preferred
Experience operating in platform analytics, data governance, or embedded enterprise analytics roles
Proficiency in Python or R for statistical modeling or automation
Experience with dbt, Airflow, or similar tools for data pipeline development and orchestration
Familiarity with causal inference, machine learning, or advanced forecasting methods
Track record of leading change management or transformation efforts within data organizations
Benefits
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Mental health support
Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)
Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments
Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction
Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
401K with 4% company match
Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums
Company
NerdWallet
NerdWallet develops a financial platform to help people find the right credit cards and mortgage rates.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$105MKey Investors
Camelot Financial Capital ManagementIVPSilicon Valley Bank
2021-11-04IPO
2021-05-21Secondary Market
2021-05-07Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Tim Chen
CEO
Hanah Cho
Vice President, Content
Recent News
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