Senior Data Lead

YipitData; United States; Remote; USD 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research firm seeks a Data Lead to drive data strategy across its product portfolio. This role involves ownership of analytical work and guiding a team to deliver data products. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in data analytics, strong SQL and Python skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary up to $150,000 and potential remote work within the United States.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Generous 401K match

Open vacation policy

Parental leave

Learning reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data analytics or business intelligence.
• 1-2 years in a management role.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own data strategy for high-impact data products.
• Coach and empower your team.
• Work with large datasets to derive insights.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL

Python

PySpark

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Entrepreneurial mentality

Tools

GitHub

Databricks

Job description

Overview

YipitData is a leading market research and analytics firm focused on the disruptive economy. Our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments. Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence that clients—ranging from top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies—rely on to drive high-stakes decisions.

We operate globally with offices in the US (NYC, Austin, Miami, Mountain View), APAC (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Singapore), and India. Our culture emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery, and has been recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years.

What It’s Like to Work at YipitData: YipitData is a launchpad for ambitious, impact-driven professionals. From day one, you’ll take the lead on meaningful work, accelerate your growth, and gain exposure that shapes careers.

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Data Lead to drive data strategy and execution across a portfolio of data products. In this role, you’ll report to the Head of Data and split your time between owning challenging analytical work and guiding a team of data analysts to build and deliver top-tier data products. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering measurable value. Those with strong analytical skills who are excited to lead teams, build and optimize data workflows, and partner cross-functionally to shape and execute product strategy are encouraged to apply.

You Are Likely To Succeed If

• You have 5+ years of experience in data analytics, forecasting, or business intelligence, including 1-2 years in a management or lead capacity
• You have 3+ years of experience working with SQL, Python, PySpark, or other programming languages to explore and transform large, complex datasets; proficiency with GitHub and familiarity with Databricks
• You have strong communication skills and are able to work and project manage effectively with stakeholders across both technical and non-technical teams
• You excel at approaching complex problems logically and decisively, and take pride in implementing scalable solutions
• You have a strong ownership and entrepreneurial mentality and are enthusiastic about working with others to make a big impact
• Preferred: You’ve worked in or alongside capital markets, investment research, or financial services

Responsibilities

• Own data strategy and execution for a portfolio of high-impact data products for investors, driving product success through accuracy, client value, and efficiency; partner with research and commercial leaders to set and hit ambitious targets
• Act as a player-coach, setting a high bar for quality, speed, and innovation while coaching and empowering your team
• Work with large datasets to answer investor questions, learn proprietary methods, ensure data accuracy, and derive key insights
• Tackle complex data problems, optimize methodologies, test new datasets, and develop innovative solutions
• Drive standardization and improvements to data pipelines and workflows to minimize risk and maximize value
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Research and Engineering to uncover and execute on opportunities to enhance customer value

What We Offer

Our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits and perks, equity, and a competitive salary:

• Flexible work hours, open vacation policy, generous 401K match, parental leave, team events, a wellness and work-from-home budget, learning reimbursement, and more
• A growth-oriented environment where impact, ownership, and merit drive advancement
• The annual base salary for this position is up to $150,000, with a 10% variable commission and equity; on-target earnings (OTE) estimated at $165,000–$175,000
• Role may be performed fully remotely within the United States; US headquarters are in NYC. If remote work is outside these offices, income may be subject to New York State tax withholding

Location and sponsorship: This position may be performed remotely within the United States. If applicable, visa sponsorship requirements will be considered in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

YipitData is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks collaboration, innovation, and excellence through diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

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