About the job
DIRECTOR OF DATA ANALYTICS
Current is a pioneering consumer fintech platform redefining financial access for everyday Americans, boasting a community of over five million members. Our mission is to provide innovative financial solutions that integrate seamlessly to meet the diverse needs of our members, empowering all Americans to cultivate better financial futures. Based in the heart of New York City, our results-driven culture motivates us to create superior products, accelerate growth, and inspire every team member to make a meaningful impact on our mission to enhance financial outcomes.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are on the lookout for an exceptional, hands-on Director of Data Analytics to drive and expand our functional analytics organization. In this pivotal role, you will lead analytics teams embedded within various departments, ensuring that data-driven insights are central to every strategic decision at Current.
As a functional leader, you will uphold the standards of analytical excellence, collaborating with department heads to align on overarching strategies while ensuring that your analytics leaders adhere to established frameworks and robust data processes. A technically adept leader, you will delve into root-cause analyses, evaluate analysis designs, and interpret complex experimental results alongside your team. You must possess exceptional storytelling skills to translate intricate data into engaging narratives that foster adoption and stimulate organizational change.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Steer the analytics function organization-wide, ensuring methodological consistency, toolset uniformity, and quality standards across all embedded teams.
- Collaborate closely with Department Leads to synchronize analytics roadmaps with broader business objectives and P&L goals.
- Establish and oversee standardized processes for experimentation, data modeling, and reporting, ensuring adherence to Current’s best practices for data integrity.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in structuring and guiding in-depth exploratory analyses and business case development.
- Engage directly with data to tackle the company's most complex challenges.
- Participate actively in formal reviews for RFCs, experimental designs, and learning briefs, providing critical oversight on success metrics and the interpretation of complex test results.
- Manage the performance and career development of Analytics Managers and Leads, mentoring to elevate the technical and storytelling capabilities of the organization.
- Effectively manage team bandwidth and prioritize high-impact initiatives.

