Dave · 4 months ago
Sr. Director, Data Analytics
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$265K/yr - $360K/yr
12+ years expDave is a company focused on building a data-first culture to enhance decision-making. As the Sr. Director of Data Analytics, you will lead a growing team to unify business insights and drive strategic integration of analytics across various functions, ensuring data is central to decision-making processes.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Define and evolve analytics as a core function at Dave—your insights will directly shape company strategy
Translate complex, open-ended business questions into frameworks that drive clarity and impact
Identify and prioritize high-leverage data opportunities across the business
Drive the strategic integration of machine learning to enhance business outcomes and decision-making
Help Dave measure what matters by creating KPIs that align with company outcomes
Champion a culture where data isn’t just available—it’s central to how decisions are made
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing analytics team with deep business and technical acumen
Promote a culture of learning, experimentation, and collaboration across pods
Empower managers to lead with clarity while maintaining a shared center of excellence
Act as a strategic partner to product, finance, growth, and other functions—owning the analytics roadmap that supports their priorities
Communicate insights in ways that drive action, not just awareness
Prioritize cross-functional work based on business value, striking a balance between quick wins and foundational investments
Collaborate with data engineering to ensure that the infrastructure supports scalable, reliable analysis
Standardize data definitions and establish a clear, shared understanding of business metrics across technical and business teams
Champion high-quality experimentation, advanced analysis, and business acumen through dashboards and tools
Drive the adoption of analytics best practices—from governance to visualization to tooling—so teams can move faster with confidence
Own and evolve the analytics stack to support scale and self-service
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in analytics, data science, ML and business intelligence, including 5+ years leading high-impact teams
Proven experience scaling analytics functions in a fast-moving environment—ideally in fintech or adjacent spaces
A strategic mindset paired with strong technical depth: you know how to solve problems and how to help others solve them better
Demonstrated ability to influence decisions at every level, including the C-suite
Comfort leading in ambiguity—this role offers the space to build, shape, and own
Advanced expertise in data pipelines, experimentation, dashboards, and business-facing analytics, with a strong understanding of machine learning principles
Clear, confident communicator who can make complex insights accessible and actionable
Master's or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Computer Science) preferred
Preferred
Experience in fintech—especially in payments, credit, or banking—is a plus
Benefits
Opportunity to tackle tough challenges, learn and grow from fellow top talent, and help millions of people reach their personal financial goals
Flexible hours and virtual first work culture with a home office stipend
Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
Generous paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) savings plan with matching contributions
Financial advisor and financial wellness support
Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break
All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout to connect with your team members and leadership team
Company
Dave
Dave is a banking app that offers customers banking, financial insights, overdraft protection, and building credit products.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
2022 (19)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$646.3MKey Investors
FTX VenturesTiger Global ManagementVictory Park Capital
2023-09-18Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2022-03-21Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2022-01-06Post Ipo Equity· $210M
Leadership Team
Jason Wilk
Founder and CEO
Joan Aristei
Chief Legal Officer
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