Head of Data

Cross Border Talents

Head of Data leading data function for AI-powered financial wellness platform, building infrastructure and driving data-driven decisions. Collaborate with leadership and improve data capabilities for strategic objectives.

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

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

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
Nice to Have Consumer fintech experience
Startup or founder-led environment
Business Intelligence platforms
Python, SQL, or modern analytics stack
Experience building data functions from the ground up
Investment banking, consulting, or private equity background

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisLarge Dataset ManagementFinancial AnalysisInvestment AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsPythonSQLAnalytical ToolingData Function DevelopmentAI-Powered Workflows

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationStorytelling SkillsBuilder MentalityHigh OwnershipExecution Focus