NerdWallet is hiring a Senior Lead Data Analyst

NerdWallet is hiring a Senior Lead Data Analyst to play a high-impact role in shaping strategy and driving advanced analytics across product, business, and platform domains. You will own complex initiatives, mentor teams, and steer the Analytics & BI function toward scalable, data-driven decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic analytics programs spanning multiple teams or business domains.
• Architect scalable and reusable analytics solutions, including data pipelines, semantic models, and KPI frameworks.
• Design and evangelize measurement strategies that drive alignment on goals and performance metrics.
• Guide business-critical decision-making with deep, proactive insights using SQL, Looker, and statistical modeling.
• Serve as an expert advisor to executives and senior leaders on data strategy and analytics capabilities.
• Influence cross-functional partners to prioritize and integrate data-informed decision-making across initiatives.
• Drive the evolution of internal analytics infrastructure, standards, and governance.
• Coach and mentor analysts across teams; lead communities of practice and best-in-class knowledge sharing.
• Represent the Analytics function in cross-org strategic planning and OKR development.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of progressively senior experience in data analytics, BI, or data science.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional analytics initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Advanced SQL fluency and strong experience with Looker (or similar BI platforms) at the data modeling layer.
• Deep expertise in analytics architecture: reusable pipelines, event taxonomies, semantic layers, KPI governance.
• Strong track record in designing and implementing enterprise-wide measurement and experimentation strategies.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen: ability to connect high-level objectives with tactical data execution.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and setting direction for others in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Highly effective communicator and influencer, including at the executive level.
• Strong mentoring and leadership presence; builds capability through coaching, feedback, and enablement.
• Embodies self-awareness, resilience, and thoughtfulness in interpersonal dynamics.

Nice to Have

• Experience operating in platform analytics, data governance, or embedded enterprise analytics roles.
• Proficiency in Python or R for statistical modeling or automation.
• Experience with dbt, Airflow, or similar tools for data pipeline development and orchestration.
• Familiarity with causal inference, machine learning, or advanced forecasting methods.
• Track record of leading change management or transformation efforts within data organizations.

Technical Stack

• SQL, Looker, Python, R, dbt, Airflow

Team & Environment

Works closely with stakeholders and cross-functional partners.

Benefits & Compensation

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents.
• Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off.
• New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care.
• Mental health support.
• Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests.
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution.
• Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend.
• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy.
• Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities.
• Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments.
• Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction.
• Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match.
• 401K with company match.
• Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools.
• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar.
• Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums.

Work Mode

This is a remote position open to candidates located in the U.S.

NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.