Director of Analytics

SoLo Funds

United States

On-site

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote Workplace

Unlimited Vacation Policy

Full Healthcare Benefits

401K Offered

Job summary

SoLo Funds is seeking a Director of Analytics to lead our analytics strategy and transform data into actionable insights that shape business decisions. You will own the full analytics lifecycle, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and mentor a high-performing team.

The role requires 7+ years in analytics/BI or data science, strong SQL/Python, and experience with dbt and Looker. Fintech exposure and a regulated environment background are preferred, with fully remote work options available.

Qualifications

7+ years in analytics, BI, or data science with leadership experience.
Excellent communicator, able to translate data into business strategy.
Strong SQL and Python skills with modern modeling (dbt) and BI (Looker).
Experience applying AI/LLMs in BI/data contexts to practical problems.
Experience in fintech, high-growth startups, or regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead analytics strategy and partnerships across departments.
Define metrics and build scalable reporting infrastructure.
Oversee semantic layer and scalable data models for trusted, self-service reporting.
Drive AI-powered analytics initiatives to improve time-to-insight.
Mentor and grow the analytics team.

Skills

SQL

Python

dbt

Looker

Data storytelling

Leadership

Fintech domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Economics/Statistics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

dbt

Looker

SQL

Job description

About SoLo Funds

SoLo Funds is a full-stack, AI-powered community bank, empowering financial autonomy for underserved communities. Launched in 2018 as an on-demand marketplace, SoLo enables its members to request and fund emergency loans, without predatory interest rates. We are VC-backed, supported by Techstars, and have strategic partnerships with Visa and Kiva.

About SoLo Funds

About The Role

As the Director of Analytics, you will lead our analytics strategy, ensuring data is transformed into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions across every department. You will own the full analytics lifecycle-from defining metrics and building scalable reporting infrastructure to championing AI-powered data accessibility. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, requiring you to partner with cross-functional stakeholders while mentoring a high-performing analytics team.

Key Responsibilities

Analytics Leadership: Partner with Product, Engineering, Growth, Finance, and Operations to translate complex business questions into actionable analytics. Present business narratives and recommendations to senior leadership.
Strategy & Roadmap: Define and execute the company’s analytics strategy, ensuring data initiatives directly support business goals and executive decision-making.
Infrastructure & Governance: Oversee the semantic layer and scalable data models (SQL, dbt, Looker) to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and trusted, self-service reporting across the organization.
AI Innovation: Lead the implementation of modern AI-powered analytics tools (e.g., conversational analytics, LLMs) to streamline reporting, improve data accessibility, and accelerate time-to-insight.
Team Development: Manage, mentor, and scale the analytics team, providing technical guidance, prioritization, and professional development.

What You Bring

Experience: 7+ years in analytics, BI, or data science, with a proven track record of leading teams and analytics initiatives.
Excellent Communicator: Ability to bridge the gap between technical data work and non-technical stakeholders, influencing strategy through data-driven storytelling.
Technical Stack: Advanced SQL and Python proficiency; strong experience with modern data modeling (dbt) and BI platforms (Looker).
AI/LLM Application: Practical experience applying generative AI or LLMs within a BI or data context to solve real-world business problems.
Environment: Experience in fintech, a high-growth startup, or a highly regulated industry is preferred.
Operational Excellence: Strong project management skills with the ability to balance long-term strategic projects against fast-paced, high-priority ad hoc analyses.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (CS, Math, Economics, Statistics, Master's degree is a plus) or equivalent professional experience.

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