Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a forward-looking analytics strategy to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to prioritize high-impact data initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and continuous performance optimization.
• Cultivate a “how could this be done better?” mindset, fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and strategic prioritization across the analytics function.
• Build and lead a high-performing analytics team, with strong expertise in model-building, experimentation, and advanced analytics.
• Provide training and mentorship to foster continuous learning and develop advanced analytics skills within the team.
• Encourage a balanced approach to big-picture strategy and detailed analysis, empowering the team to tackle initiatives with both depth and flexibility.
• Lead analytics initiatives (e.g., cohort monitoring, marketing analytics, ROI assessments) to deliver actionable insights that inform key business strategies related to volume, performance, and cost.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive experimentation program to uncover opportunities for increasing revenue, enhancing performance, and reducing costs.
• Develop and implement a pricing strategy and program aimed at optimizing both volume and profitability. 
• Define and implement best practices for data collection, storage, and analysis to support evolving business needs and enable advanced analytics capabilities.
• Identify and deploy advanced analytical techniques and tools to streamline business processes and drive high-value outcomes.
• Partner with various departments (e.g. Sales, Risk, Product, Operations) to understand their analytics needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and training to promote data literacy, empowering teams to make data-driven decisions and embed analytics into everyday workflows.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish a framework to assess the impact and effectiveness of analytics projects to guide business priorities.
• Monitor and report on the outcomes of analytics projects, offering insights and recommendations to inform strategic direction, portfolio composition, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Effectively communicate findings and insights to stakeholders at all levels, translating complex data into actionable strategies.
• Engage with external partners and vendors to stay ahead of industry developments, adopting best practices and emerging technologies in analytics.

Core Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in data analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, with a proven track record of driving growth and delivering measurable impact through analytics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R), data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and advanced machine learning techniques.
• Strong business acumen and clear analytical thinking, with the ability to quickly understand complex business contexts and recommend impactful solutions.
• Strategic prioritization skills, effectively balancing high-level objectives with operational execution, focused on driving both immediate results and long-term success.
• Proven team leadership with experience building and mentoring high-performing teams (5-10) of data scientists, fostering an environment of intellectual rigor, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, adept at translating complex data insights into clear, actionable information for varied audiences.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) to provide impactful recommendations while fostering productive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Investigative and process-oriented, approaching challenges with systematic thinking and a long-range planning mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity and tenacity, driven by a commitment to uncovering data’s full potential to drive performance, profitability, and growth.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Earn a competitive base salary ranging from $325,000 to $350,000.
• Healthcare: We prioritize your well-being by covering 80% of medical, dental, and vision insurance costs, including coverage for your spouse, children, and other dependents.
• Retirement Benefits: Begin planning for your future from day one with our 401k plan.
• Paid Time Off: We understand the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we offer flexible paid time off days starting from day one of your employment.
• Subsidized Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with our subsidized membership to Equinox gyms.