Director of Strategy & Analytics | FinTech Growth Role

Director of Strategy & Analytics | FinTech Growth Role — Remote This is a senior individual contributor + people manager hybrid role — a relatively rare and high-leverage position that lets you stay hands-on with data while building leadership experience. The "player-coach" structure is common in fast-growth FinTech and is excellent for professionals who want to advance without losing technical depth. Compensation benchmark: The $147K–$203K base range (plus annual bonus) is competitive for a Director-level analytics role in FinTech. In Chicago, this sits at or above market; in major coastal markets (NYC, SF), it would be slightly below Director-level norms, but the bonus eligibility and growth stage may offset that. Executive-level data storytelling and stakeholder management — highly transferable Advanced SQL, data visualization, and KPI framework design A/B testing and experimental design in a live commercial environment Cross-functional leadership (product, marketing, ops, engineering) Culture signals: "Rapid growth," "1 million clients," and the emphasis on ownership mindset suggest a scale-up phase — past early startup chaos, but still moving fast. Expect high accountability and broad scope. Green flags: Clear mission, data-driven culture, exposure to C-suite. Watch for: "Rapid execution" language can signal high-pressure environments; confirm team size and workload expectations before accepting. At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care, a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 1 million clients on their path to a brighter future. While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you. About the Role Beyond Finance is a data-driven FinTech where the Director of Strategy & Analytics will play a pivotal role in generating actionable analyses to ensure the company's continued growth and success through informed decision-making. The Director will conduct analyses focused on optimizing and understanding marketing and sales growth, client retention, debt consolidation performance, and customer lifetime value (LTV). The role will collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, operations, product, and data teams to deliver novel insights that contribute to achieving company goals. The Director must be able to prioritize tasks, delegate effectively, and manage resources efficiently to ensure key projects receive top priority and timely execution. Upon joining the team, a successful Director will quickly build a deep understanding of the business and effectively communicate results and present recommendations to senior executives. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven, strategic thinker able to thrive in a dynamic, rapid-growth environment. Exceptional candidates will have best-in-class data skills including SQL, Excel, dataset manipulation, data visualization, and presentation. What You'll Do Lead a small team of analytics professionals conducting analyses of major operational trends, challenges, and opportunities Drive data analysis yourself as an Individual Contributor as well, focusing on analyzing data and presenting actionable recommendations to executive stakeholders Define and continually challenge KPIs critical to achieving company goals; lead the design of stakeholder dashboards and executive reporting Collaborate with Product and Operations to define tests and experimental design, and communicate results to senior management Work with the Data Engineering and Business Intelligence team to ensure data integrity What We Look For Proven record of addressing marketing, product, or business challenges, conducting data-driven analyses, and delivering actionable insights that lead to measurable results Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, STEM, or other analytical field 5–10 years of professional experience in marketing, product, strategy, or business analytics Prior experience in strategy consulting, financial services, or start-up environments Best-in-class data skills including SQL, Excel, dataset manipulation, data visualization, and presentation An ownership mindset, experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, and proven record of successful, rapid execution Beyond Finance is a Chicago-based company and is looking for candidates in the Chicagoland area. Candidates from other markets may be considered if they have proven success working in a fully remote environment. Compensation The base annual salary range is listed below. This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus. Base Salary Range: $146,810—$203,084 USD Why Join Us? While you make a difference for others, we'll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer: Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave 401(k) matching program And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization. Is this Director of Strategy & Analytics role fully remote? Beyond Finance prefers candidates in the Chicagoland area, but will consider candidates from other markets who have a proven track record of success working in a fully remote environment. What is the salary range for this role? The base annual salary range is $146,810–$203,084 USD. The role is also eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus. What technical skills are required for this position? Candidates should have best-in-class proficiency in SQL, Excel, dataset manipulation, data visualization, and presentation skills, along with 5–10 years of experience in analytics, strategy, or a related field. Does this role involve managing a team? Yes, the Director will lead a small team of analytics professionals while also contributing as an individual analyst, making it a player-coach type role. What industry background is preferred for this role? Beyond Finance prefers candidates with prior experience in strategy consulting, financial services, or start-up environments. Remote work & career advice that actually works. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beyond Finance