Manager of Data Analytics

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The MX Office of Innovation is responsible for building world-class financial tools that leverage our unrivaled data assets. As consumers and institutions interact with these tools, new insights and information are created that can be transformed into even better products. Within the Office of Innovation, the Data Science and Analytics (DSA) department is hiring a Manager of Data Analyticsto lead a team responsible for analyzing end-user/operational data, preparing data for advanced analytics treatment, and a range of data quality and enhancement activities. As a leader within the core analytics function, you'll influence MX's product roadmap using your business acumen, decision quality, and knack for thinking about future possibilities. Moreover, your staff will support data science modeling work and be responsible for describing how people use our products. You'll develop data-driven insights that improve decision-making, investments, and execution within our product suite, and work cross-functionally with colleagues from the product, research, design, and engineering teams. Like all members of the DSA team, you'll also work closely with data engineering and business technology to burnish and defend the integrity of our data culture. The ability to inspire, develop, and manage staff is essential, as are solid project management skills and a talent for transforming data and analytic results into digestible and engaging stories.

As part of MX's thriving analytic organization, you'll enjoy autonomy and the ability to make a real difference in a successful and high-growth company. As you collaborate with other creative and enthusiastic team members you'll be rewarded and recognized for your high-caliber work. MX's values are central to the company's success, and you'll live them by questioning assumptions and taking initiative, advancing our data-driven approach to solving problems, and showing empathy and a commitment to radical honesty in equal measure.

What you'll get to do

• Manage, develop, and grow a high-performing team of 5-10 data analysts through direct coaching and mentorship focused on product and operational analytics, data visualization, storytelling, and personal career development
• Lead the creation of new features to enhance MX's world-class classification and categorization engine
• Working with MX's data scientists, support a wide range of advanced analytics/modeling work focused on verification, credit, fraud, and risk
• Support core data engine functionality, including creating/updating system transaction rules, validating model prediction, system performance evaluation, and data/code audits
• Collaborate closely with leaders from Engineering and Product to understand how MX products are used in the marketplace and provide recommendations to increase impact and engagement
• Collaborate with the DSA leadership team to guide roadmap development and prioritization
• Lead the design and creation of new data assets and drive data initiatives beyond our current product portfolio
• Deliver presentations and memoranda to communicate key findings to colleagues and senior leaders

You'll do it using your

• Bachelor's degree, likely including quantitative coursework (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or similar)
• Leadership background to include (a) 2+ years of experience managing people (b) 2+ years of "hands-on" experience in data analytics and (c) 1+ years of experience managing technical projects
• Proficiency in Python and/or SQL coupled with broad exposure to product metrics, dashboards and data visualization methods, statistics, and data quality analyses
• Critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to keep looking for better solutions
• Drive to tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm, tenacity in the face of stubborn obstacles, and interest in pursuing personal and technical development alongside other commitments
• Commitment to client needs and satisfaction, humility in the face of constructive feedback, and production of high-quality work that builds trust and confidence with stakeholders
• Passion for mentoring, solid communication and managerial skills enabling cross-functional collaboration

You'll fit in by

• Collaborating with a wide range of MX leaders and teams on a diverse product portfolio
• Embracing the challenge of creating new things and living your commitment to rigorous problem solving
• Being resourceful, creative, tenacious, and focused on getting things done
• Assuming positive intent and communicating with skilled candor and respect

You'll love it because

• You'll shape products that are making a difference in people's lives at a company with a culture that is second to none
• You'll have the opportunity to work in a successful, fast moving, mission-driven company
• You'll access growth opportunities and collaborate with highly motivated, intellectually curious, and genuinely nice colleagues
• MX has a fun office environment, competitive benefits, and many perks (including 401(k) match, free meals, unlimited PTO, and work-from-home)
• We're an award-winning company across multiple categories (e.g., Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces 2021, Women Tech Council 2021 Shatter List, and 2021 Forbes Cloud 100)

Videos to watch:

• MX Mission and Vision
• MX Effect
• People, Product, Purpose

MX is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and seek candidates with broad backgrounds and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from veterans and military spouses.

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