Senior Director, Data Analytics

Exterro is seeking a seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Director of Data Analytics to lead our analytics initiatives and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. In this role, you will be a key member of Exterro’s leadership team, responsible for developing and executing the company’s data analytics strategy. This role requires a hands-on leader who can design scalable data solutions, foster a data-centric culture, and provide actionable insights to support strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a track record of driving business impact through analytics. 

Strategic Leadership

• Define and lead the data analytics vision and strategy to align with Exterro’s overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with C-suite executives and department leaders to identify data-driven opportunities and challenges.
• Advocate for data literacy and a culture of analytics-driven decision-making across the organization.

Data Infrastructure & Management

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of scalable data platforms and tools.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead the integration of disparate data sources to create a unified data ecosystem. 

Analytics & Insights

• Develop advanced analytics models to generate actionable insights for product development, customer success, marketing, and sales.
• Leverage predictive and prescriptive analytics to identify trends, optimize processes, and uncover growth opportunities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks for continuous performance improvement. 

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing data analytics team.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven work environment.
• Provide technical and professional guidance to team members, encouraging skill development and knowledge sharing. 

Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, product, and IT teams to align analytics initiatives with technology roadmaps.
• Support cross-functional projects by delivering timely and reliable analytics solutions.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field; MBA or Ph.D. preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in data analytics, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in building and scaling analytics teams and solutions in a high-growth environment.

Technical Expertise

• Proficient in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, SAS).
• Strong knowledge of data management technologies, including SQL, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and big data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Expertise in machine learning, AI, and predictive modeling techniques.

Leadership & Communication

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, capable of translating complex data into clear business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and competing priorities effectively.

Industry Knowledge

• Familiarity with governance, risk, compliance, or legal technology solutions is a significant advantage.

Why Exterro?

• Impact: Play a key role in a company at the forefront of data risk management, helping businesses safeguard their data in an increasingly complex digital world.
• Growth Opportunity: Join a rapidly growing organization where there is room for learning, development and upward mobility.
• Culture: Work in an innovative, inclusive, and collaborative environment, where your contributions are valued, and your professional development is supported.

Exterro participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

We believe in the importance of pay transparency and strive to create a fair and equitable workplace for all employees. As a remote first organization, our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The salary range for this remote position is $150,000-$195,000 per year, based on skills, experience and qualifications. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Exterro is a total compensation company, and this role may be eligible for variable pay, equity, bonus and/or other forms of compensation as part of the package. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, flexible paid time off and more.

Candidates are encouraged to discuss their salary expectations during the interview process. We are committed to ensuring that compensation aligns with market standards and is commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.