Head of Data & Analytics (all genders)

getolo GmbH; Berlin; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Legendary summer and winter parties

Two Community Days per calendar year

Pet friendly office

Work hybrid - Berlin office / home

EU mobility up to 60 days

Zusammenfassung

getolo GmbH is seeking a Head of Data & Analytics to lead the function and drive growth through data-driven decisions. You will own the analytics strategy, partner with the CEO and executive team, and shape the data platform and governance. This role is based in Berlin with hybrid work options.

You will mentor analytics professionals, define KPI standards, and translate complex business problems into scalable insights to unlock commercial impact.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in Data, BI or Analytics leadership.
• Strong understanding of modern analytics architectures and data platforms.
• Proven experience building business-focused analytics organizations.
• Deep expertise in marketing analytics, attribution and digital growth.
• Experience with Marketing Mix Modelling or incrementality testing.
• Excellent SQL skills and strong analytical thinking.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership.
• Ability to translate business problems into scalable analytical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience driving cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Passion for turning data into measurable business outcomes.
• Execution mindset with bias towards action and speed.
• Comfortable making pragmatic decisions with incomplete information.
• Fluent in English; German a plus.

Aufgaben

• Own the Data & Analytics strategy with focus on business value.
• Lead and mentor Analytics and Data Platform teams.
• Partner with the executive team to enable data-driven decisions.
• Build a scalable analytics roadmap and governance.
• Oversee data architecture and platform investments.

Kenntnisse

Data leadership

Analytics leadership

SQL

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

English fluency

German a plus

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS

dbt

Airflow

Airbyte

Metabase

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Help us build the insurance experience of the future. As our Head of Data & Analytics (all genders), you will lead getolo's Data & Analytics function and maximize business impact by turning data into better decisions, measurable growth and strategic competitive advantage. Reporting to the CEO, you will own getolo's Data & Analytics strategy, ensuring that data becomes a core enabler of our ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

Business Impact & Strategy

• Own the company-wide Data & Analytics strategy with a clear focus on business value and commercial impact.
• Identify high-value business opportunities and translate them into actionable analytics initiatives.
• Partner closely with the executive team to support strategic decision‑making and company growth.
• Drive cross‑functional strategic initiatives from problem identification through implementation.
• Ensure Data is a key enabler for achieving getolo's growth ambitions.

Business Analytics & BI

• Define and prioritize the Business Analytics roadmap based on business impact.
• Establish pragmatic reporting standards, KPI definitions and analytics best practices.
• Continuously improve the company's reporting landscape to increase transparency, speed and trust in data.
• Mentor and align embedded Business Analysts across Marketing, Sales and Operations without direct disciplinary responsibility.
• Build and scale a central Business Analytics capability over time.
• Foster a culture of data‑driven decision making across the organization.

Data‑enabled Growth

• Develop the analytics strategy for customer acquisition and growth - in close collaboration with Marketing
• Drive continuous improvements in attribution, tracking and marketing measurement capabilities.
• Identify optimization opportunities across the customer journey and commercial funnel.
• Work closely with Marketing, Product and Country teams to maximize growth efficiency.

Data Platform Leadership

• Provide strategic direction for the Data Platform together with the Data Platform Team Lead.
• Prioritize platform investments based on business value and company priorities.
• Ensure the platform enables fast, reliable and scalable analytics.
• Support the evolution of the current data architecture towards future business needs.
• Coach and support the Data Platform Team Lead while enabling the team to operate effectively.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as the central point of alignment across Analytics, Business Intelligence and Data Platform.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all business functions.
• Drive alignment between business priorities, analytics initiatives and platform development.
• Promote a pragmatic, execution-focused and outcome-oriented data culture.

Tech Stack

Current stack includes:

• PostgreSQL (Amazon RDS)
• AWS
• dbt
• Airflow
• Airbyte
• DLT
• Metabase
• Excel

Requirements

Must Haves

• 7+ years of experience in Data, BI or Analytics leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of modern analytics architectures and data platforms.
• Proven experience building business-focused analytics organizations.
• Deep expertise in marketing analytics, attribution and digital growth.
• Experience with Marketing Mix Modelling, incrementality testing or similar measurement approaches.
• Excellent SQL skills and strong analytical thinking.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership.
• Ability to translate business problems into scalable analytical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience driving cross‑functional strategic initiatives.
• Passion for turning data into measurable business outcomes.
• Execution mindset with a strong bias towards action with a proven ability to move quickly from problem identification to implementation.
• Comfortable making pragmatic decisions despite incomplete information.
• Full professional written and spoken fluency in English; German is a plus.

Benefits

Why getolo?

Salary & Vacation

• Attractive fixed salary
• Start with 28 vacation days, with an increase every two years (capped at 30 days). Holidays on December 24th and 31st.

Mobility & Flexibility

• Choose between a free Swapfiets bike, a BVG ticket (“Umweltticket”) or a “Deutschlandticket” subsidized by us
• Work hybrid - from your home office or in our office in Berlin-Mitte
• Work abroad in the EU for up to 60 days

Health

• Benefit from free coaching sessions with nilo.health, our mental health tool
• Test our products yourself! Choose between dentolo, petolo or vitolo

Development

• Learning Budget starting from 750 € per year
• Regular (360 degree) feedback

Values

• Our values are not buzzwords, but actions that are a part of our individual and collective DNA:
• #fast: We simplify, move with urgency, and focus on outcomes.
• #brave: We take bold decisions, challenge the status quo, and act with conviction.
• #accountable: We deliver end-to-end, reduce dependencies, and own our decisions.
• #caring: We treat each other with respect, build trust, and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

More

• Legendary summer and winter parties
• Regular team events
• Many discounts on the corporate Benefits Platform
• Two Community Days per calendar year
• Pet friendly office

About getolo

Founded in 2015, getolo GmbH is an innovative and award‑winning InsurTech company that offers comprehensive supplementary insurance plans in the areas of dental, pet health and liability, as well as health add‑on coverage. Under the brands dentolo, petolo, and vitolo, we serve over 200,000 customers in Germany, providing digital and hassle‑free protection that seamlessly integrates into their daily lives.

We believe that prevention is always better than cure—which is why we focus on preventive care, customer‑centric service, and financial security to protect our customers and their loved ones from unexpected costs. Thanks to the close collaboration of our team of market specialists and insurance experts, we continuously monitor industry developments to offer practical solutions for current challenges.

getolo's company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and agility—always with a strong focus on the needs of our customers. With a team of around 200 employees, getolo is led by Daniel Gadea (CEO) and Laura Wulff (CGO). getolo is a partner of DA Direkt and part of the Zurich Group Germany.

getolo is an equal opportunity and diversity employer. We strive to create a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all our team members, regardless of ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, limitations and talents of any kind, physical appearance, social background, marital status, age, or religion (or lack thereof).