Director, Business Analytics

Above Lending

Director of Business Analytics leading analytics strategy for Above Lending's originations engine. Managing a high-performing team and influencing senior leadership with data-driven insights.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the analytics strategy and roadmap across the originations funnel, from acquisition channel performance through conversion, borrower quality, and customer value
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of analysts, setting standards for rigorous analysis in Python and SQL and reviewing work to ensure it meets a production-quality bar
Set the framework and governance for experimentation across the originations function, partnering with senior leadership, product, and operations to ensure statistical rigor in how results are interpreted and acted on
Define the KPIs that matter most to originations and company performance, and hold the broader organization accountable to them
Present findings, strategic recommendations, and the team's roadmap to executive leadership and the board, translating complex analysis into clear, decisive action
Proactively identify operational challenges and growth opportunities across the business, setting priorities for the team before issues are escalated
Represent business analytics in cross-functional and executive forums, influencing company-wide strategy on acquisition, credit, and growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM, business, or other analytical field; MBA a plus
7 or more years of experience in business analytics, strategy, marketing, product analytics, or a related quantitative role, including experience building or leading a team
Strong, hands-on proficiency in both SQL and Python, with the judgment to know when to go deep personally versus delegate
Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction for an ambiguous, evolving function and translate it into a team's roadmap and priorities
Excellent executive communication skills, with a track record of presenting to and influencing C-suite and board-level stakeholders
Strong command of data visualization and storytelling, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and persuasively to non-technical audiences
Prior experience in financial services, consumer lending, strategy consulting, or a high-growth startup strongly preferred
A proven people leader who is energized by a fast-paced, evolving environment and skilled at developing analytical talent

Benefits

Comp & perks

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B2C Above Lending is a financial company that markets, brokers, and originates unsecured consumer installment loans. Operating in cooperation with Lending Partners, Above Lending provides personalized loan offers based on credit determination and state law. Through their platform, individuals can find, review, and finalize their loans with ease. Above Lending takes precautionary measures to comply with federal laws aimed at preventing terrorism financing and money laundering, ensuring client identification during account openings. Their customer service is highly rated, as evidenced by a TrustPilot score of 4. 8 based on numerous positive reviews. Director, Business Analytics Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 23 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Chicago – Hybrid 💵 $140k - $180k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👔 Director 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Own the analytics strategy and roadmap across the originations funnel, from acquisition channel performance through conversion, borrower quality, and customer value
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of analysts, setting standards for rigorous analysis in Python and SQL and reviewing work to ensure it meets a production-quality bar
Set the framework and governance for experimentation across the originations function, partnering with senior leadership, product, and operations to ensure statistical rigor in how results are interpreted and acted on
Define the KPIs that matter most to originations and company performance, and hold the broader organization accountable to them
Present findings, strategic recommendations, and the team's roadmap to executive leadership and the board, translating complex analysis into clear, decisive action
Proactively identify operational challenges and growth opportunities across the business, setting priorities for the team before issues are escalated
Represent business analytics in cross-functional and executive forums, influencing company-wide strategy on acquisition, credit, and growth 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM, business, or other analytical field; MBA a plus
7 or more years of experience in business analytics, strategy, marketing, product analytics, or a related quantitative role, including experience building or leading a team
Strong, hands-on proficiency in both SQL and Python, with the judgment to know when to go deep personally versus delegate
Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction for an ambiguous, evolving function and translate it into a team's roadmap and priorities
Excellent executive communication skills, with a track record of presenting to and influencing C-suite and board-level stakeholders
Strong command of data visualization and storytelling, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and persuasively to non-technical audiences
Prior experience in financial services, consumer lending, strategy consulting, or a high-growth startup strongly preferred
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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonSQLdata visualizationstatistical analysisKPI definitionbusiness analyticsstrategic directionteam leadershipoperational analysisexperimental design

Soft Skills

executive communicationinfluencing stakeholdersproblem-solvingprioritizationteam developmentstorytellinganalytical thinkingcollaborationadaptabilitypresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeMBA