Data team lead

Balance is the leading financial infrastructure platform for B2B commerce, powering payments for global brands like Alibaba and Instacart. We process billions in transactions, using data to drive everything from credit underwriting to product strategy.

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Data Team Lead to manage and grow our analytics function. You will lead a team of analysts, own our BI infrastructure, and partner directly with Executive, Product, and Risk leadership to translate complex data into strategic business decisions.

Requirements:

Experience: 7+ years in data analytics/BI, with 3+ years of team leadership experience.
Tech Stack: Expert-level SQL, proficiency in Python/R, and advanced skills in BI tools (Tableau, Looker, or similar).
Communication: Proven ability to translate technical data into actionable business insights for executives.
Domain: Experience in Fintech, Payments, or Lending (credit risk, fraud, transaction data) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

Lead & Mentor: Manage, recruit, and develop a high-performing team of data analysts.
Drive Strategy: Partner with stakeholders to define KPIs and deliver insights on credit risk, merchant growth, and operational efficiency.
Build Infrastructure: Own the development of self-service dashboards (Tableau/Looker) and maintain the semantic layer in collaboration with Data Engineering.
Execute Analysis: Lead complex analyses and A/B tests to optimize approval rates, pricing, and user experience.
Data Governance: Ensure data quality, accuracy, and documentation across the organization.