Director of Data

About the Role

The Director of Data Analytics will lead and manage all facets of Matic’s vast data ecosystem. The role will be responsible for developing and implementing a data analytics strategy that delivers actionable insights, enabling the business to scale efficiently and effectively. As we are growing quickly (including our data assets), the role must ensure we have proper data governance, data visualization, data education, and data infrastructure that sets the business up for long-term success. Data quality is of utmost importance as both internal and external customers (who license Matic data) rely upon the data to make critical business decisions.

We are seeking an innovative and solution-oriented data leader who will leverage millions of rows of data to help guide Matic’s leaders and third-party licensees in making data-informed decisions. This role reports directly into the C-suite and will have an enormous impact in shaping Matic as we scale!

Responsibilities

• Build and iterate a data analytics roadmap/strategy that supports business growth
• Oversee and level up the company’s data architecture, reporting, and analytical capabilities
• Combine external and internal data-driven insights to inform company and product strategy
• Provide subject matter expertise in data integration, transformation, visualization, statistical models and analysis, BI technologies and tools, and experimentation design
• Be a thought partner to the leadership team in helping them identify, measure, and track KPIs best suited to their business area
• Create high-impact predictive models that will guide our acquisition, retention, and monetization efforts
• Own Matic’s data analytics stack from data collection, storage, validation, governance, visualization, and self-service consumption across the organization
• Champion a data-driven culture at Matic and train the organization to make the best use of data available to them
• Develop and implement a data monetization strategy in partnership with executive leadership
• Hire, lead, and mentor the data team to support our growing organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field such as Computer Science, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or similar, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of progressive work experience in a data role.
• 4+ years of people management, leading and developing data and analytics teams.
• Expertise with SQL query optimization, schema, ETL design, and data pipeline maintenance.
• Experience with data aggregation, reporting, and visualization platforms.
• Possesses superior analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable operating in an environment that requires multi-tasking, anticipation, attention to detail, prioritization, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of corporate and operational business issues as well as marketing strategy, P&L management, and budgeting.
• Business-savvy mindset, understanding how data services the entire business, with a track record of having deep ownership of projects and demonstrating the obsession with improvement of what is possible with data.
• Excellent communication skills - ability to explain complex analyses and insights to technical and non-technical audiences, translate business questions into actionable insights.

Bonus Points

• Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

What We Offer

• Career advancement - we have a culture that prioritizes internal promotion and career growth
• Matic Stock Options - all employees have ownership in Matic
• Flexible Paid Time Off - take off as much time as you need - we support work/life balance
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance - Matic pays 100% for employees - $0 out of your paycheck for benefits!
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - with monthly employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Option
• Continuing education - licensing and professional development paid for by Matic.
• A TRUE team culture - One Team, One Dream is our company motto
• Frequent team events & activities - happy hours, charity events, game nights, volleyball/kickball teams, etc.
• Modern and casual office environment with various amenities - ping pong table, coffee/espresso bar, flavored water bar, etc.

About Matic

Matic is an insurance tech startup that delivers an unbiased approach to insurance. We combine a powerful digital experience with assistance from our team of trusted advisors. Matic has changed the landscape of the insurtech industry by integrating insurance within the home and auto ownership experience.

Our digital insurance marketplace has over 40 A-rated home and auto carriers, as well as distribution partners in industries ranging from mortgage origination and servicing to banking, auto financing, and much more.

Working at Matic means working collaboratively towards one common goal; we are one team with one dream. We have a fast-paced culture that is driven by quality, transparency, and of course fun.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.