Head of Data

Cross Border Talents

Head of Data overseeing data function for AI-powered financial wellness platform. Building data capabilities and delivering strategic insights for business decision-making.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing data functions, leveraging AI for workflow automation, and delivering strategic analyses and dashboards. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and establish data governance and best practices.

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Financial AnalysisSQLAI Tools ImplementationData GovernanceLarge Dataset Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisInvestment AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsData AnalysisSQLAnalytical ToolingAI Workflow AutomationData Infrastructure ImprovementDashboard CreationReporting Standards

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationStorytelling SkillsBuilder MentalityHigh OwnershipExecution Focus

Industry Keywords

SaaSFintechConsumer TechnologyData GovernanceHigh-Growth Companies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and own the company's data function from the ground up
Audit and improve existing data infrastructure, tooling, and processes
Lead a lean data team while remaining hands-on with analysis
Leverage AI to automate workflows and increase team productivity
Analyze large datasets to answer strategic business questions
Deliver investment-grade analyses, dashboards, and executive briefings
Establish data governance, reporting standards, and analytical best practices
Partner with Product, Finance, Operations, and Leadership to drive business decisions
Continuously improve the company's AI-enabled data capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in financial analysis, investment analysis, private equity, business analytics, or data-heavy roles within high-growth SaaS, fintech, or consumer technology companies
Strong hands-on experience working with large datasets
Excellent SQL and modern analytical tooling experience
Strategic mindset with strong commercial understanding
Experience implementing AI tools and AI-powered workflows
Outstanding communication and storytelling skills with executive stakeholders
Builder mentality with high ownership and execution focus
Based in the United States (Arizona preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary plus meaningful equity
Flexible remote work
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited paid time off
High ownership with direct access to founders
Opportunity to build an AI-first data organization from day one
Collaborative, ambitious, and mission-driven culture