Director of Analytics (0708D37)

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking a Director of Analytics in New York to lead data strategy and high-impact analytics across product, growth, finance and operations. You will own metrics definitions, data models, and self-serve reporting, while guiding a team of analysts and engineers.

You will drive AI-enabled insights, build trust in data through consistent definitions, and partner with senior leaders to turn questions into measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in analytics, BI or data science with leadership experience.
• Advanced SQL and Python; dbt-based modelling and Looker experience.
• Experience applying generative AI / LLMs to BI problems.
• Ability to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders; influence decisions.
• Strong project management and prioritisation across strategy and operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver an analytics roadmap aligned with business goals and executive decision-making.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Growth, Finance and Operations to answer business questions with analyses and clear recommendations.
• Oversee SQL and dbt data models and the Looker semantic layer for consistent metrics.
• Introduce AI-powered analytics tools to improve data access and speed of insights.
• Manage and mentor the analytics team; provide technical guidance and career development.
• Balance long-term infra/strategy work with high-priority ad hoc analyses.

Skills

SQL

Python

dbt

Looker

Generative AI

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Quantitative degree

Tools

Looker

dbt

Job description

Referment is working with a consumer fintech platform serving people who need access to short-term finance. It is hiring a Director of Analytics to shape how data supports decisions across the business, from product and growth to finance and operations.

You’ll own the analytics strategy and its delivery, combining team leadership with hands‑on technical work. The remit runs from defining meaningful metrics and reliable data models to explaining findings to senior leaders and making reporting easier for non‑technical colleagues to use.

A central part of the role is building trust in the data: consistent definitions, a well‑managed semantic layer and self‑service reporting that teams can rely on. You’ll also apply generative AI and conversational analytics where they solve practical problems, rather than treating them as separate experiments.

The Role

• Define and deliver an analytics roadmap aligned with business goals and executive decision‑making.
• Work with Product, Engineering, Growth, Finance and Operations to turn business questions into analyses and clear recommendations.
• Oversee SQL and dbt data models and the Looker semantic layer, keeping metrics accurate and consistent across reporting.
• Introduce AI‑powered analytics tools that improve access to data and reduce the time needed to answer business questions.
• Manage and mentor the analytics team, providing technical guidance, setting priorities and supporting professional development.
• Balance longer‑term infrastructure and strategy work with high‑priority ad hoc analysis.

What We’re Looking For

• At least seven years in analytics, business intelligence or data science, including a demonstrated record of leading teams and analytics initiatives.
• Advanced SQL and Python, with strong experience in dbt‑based data modelling and Looker.
• Practical experience applying generative AI or LLMs to real BI or data problems.
• The ability to communicate findings to non‑technical stakeholders and influence decisions through clear business narratives.
• Strong project management and prioritisation skills across strategic delivery and immediate analytical needs.
• A quantitative degree or equivalent professional experience.

Useful Background

Fintech, startup or highly regulated industry experience is preferred. A postgraduate qualification is useful rather than essential.

This could suit an analytics leader who still enjoys the technical work and wants responsibility for both the quality of the reporting foundation and the decisions made from it.

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