Earnest

VP, Data & Analytics

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Education TechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Company: Earnies
  • Mission: To make higher education accessible and affordable for everyone by empowering students with financial support and debt repayment tools.
  • Description: Earnies builds tools to help people manage their financial future, including private student loans, refinancing options, and scholarships. The VP of Data & Analytics will lead the data strategy and build high-performing data teams.
  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy.
  • Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional data teams.
  • Foster a data-driven culture and enable data-informed decision-making.
  • Facilitate collaboration with business leaders to identify innovation opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
  • Communicate complex insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines, warehouses, and governance frameworks.
  • Own pricing strategies, including dynamic pricing models, price elasticity analyses, and experimentation initiatives.

Impact

  • Drive the analytics strategy, delivering high-impact insights that shape key decisions.
  • Convert raw data into actionable insights, empowering teams to drive business growth and innovation.
  • Maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Requirements

  • Education: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
  • Experience: 10+ years of leadership experience in data and analytics.
  • Skills:
    • Deep expertise in working with large, complex datasets.
    • Predictive analytics and machine learning experience.
    • Experience leading the development of a robust and scalable data platform.
    • Exceptional ability to translate technical concepts into business insights and communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
    • Experience in financial services or fintech preferred.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified.

Skills

Data Strategy
Data Teams Leadership
Data Pipelines
Data Warehousing
Data Governance
Pricing Strategies
Dynamic Pricing
Price Elasticity
Predictive Analytics
Machine Learning
Large Dataset Handling
Technical Communication

Earnest

Provides low-interest student and personal loans

About Earnest

Earnest provides financial services focused on student loan refinancing, private student loans, and personal loans. The company uses advanced data analysis and underwriting software to assess each client's financial situation, allowing them to offer low-interest rates tailored to individual needs. Clients can select flexible repayment plans that suit their financial circumstances, making it easier to manage their debt. Unlike many competitors, Earnest continuously adjusts its rates based on market conditions to remain competitive. The goal of Earnest is to help financially responsible individuals effectively manage their educational and personal debt.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$123.5MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups could erode market share.
Rising interest rates may decrease demand for refinancing options.
Potential regulatory changes could increase operational costs.

Differentiation

Earnest uses data-driven underwriting beyond traditional credit scores.
Offers flexible repayment plans tailored to individual financial situations.
Maintains a digital-first approach for loan applications and management.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital financial services boosts Earnest's online platform.
Alternative credit scoring models support Earnest's data-driven approach.
Growing trend of student loan refinancing aligns with Earnest's core offerings.

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