Head of Analytics & AI-Driven Insights

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 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.