Principal - Analytics Engineering

Company Overview 

Teragonia develops Analytics Engineering and AI solutions exclusively for private equity portfolio companies, supported by a team of technologists, data scientists, and business experts with first-hand private equity experience as investors, operators, and M&A advisors. We create bespoke ‘data-to-dollars’ value creation playbooks using Decision Intelligence Systems (DIS) that deliver real-time, system-level insights to enhance EBITDA. We supplement the DIS with advisory services to help business leaders operationalize analytics-driven strategies and work closely with deal teams, operating partners, and management to embed analytics in strategic planning and tactical monitoring for timely course corrections. 

Our core solutions are designed to support aggressive private equity investment lifecycles and span i) Infrastructure Enhancement, ii) Business Diagnostics, iii) Value Creation, and iv) Exit Prep. In each of the core solutions we leverage cutting edge tools and technology such as SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, Dataiku, dbt, and more to translate technical challenges into business value for our clients. We deliver value to clients across three teams: i) Value Creation & Analytics, ii) Data Science & AI, and iii) Engineering. 

Teragonia offers a comprehensive career development platform through cross-learning within our multidisciplinary structure. We nurture a diverse, inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and collegial environment. Our competitive compensation package aligns with the technology industry leaders, encompassing 401k contribution matching, medical insurance, and additional benefits.

We are looking for a talented Analytics expert to join as Principal in our Value Creation and Analytics group. As a Principal, you will lead a team of analytics engineers to design and develop advanced analytics solutions for our private equity-backed clients. You will work closely with senior client executives and board to understand their business needs and develop tailored analytics solutions. We are particularly interested in candidates who operate with integrity, intellectual humility, respect for others, and a long-term career commitment. The ideal candidate for this role will have a solid foundation in analytics, and experience in M&A analytics practice at a Big 4 firm or equivalent with a stellar track record.

Responsibilities 

• Lead a team of analytics engineers to design and develop advanced analytics solutions 
• Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and develop tailored analytics solutions 
• Translate client communicated business needs into an exploratory data analysis program and lead team efforts to execute 
• Design, develop, maintain and optimize complex enterprise data models to help solve operational and financial business problems 
• Develop and maintain high-quality, visually appealing reports and dashboards to communicate complex analytics insights and recommendations to senior client executives, ensuring that findings are easy to understand and actionable 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders 
• Participate in and lead project meetings and contribute to project deliverables 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, concurrently manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines 
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase team efficiency and productivity 
• Collaborate with data engineers to design, develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines critical to the integrity of the enterprise data models 
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data analytics and apply this knowledge to improve our solutions 
• Support cross functional innovation initiatives 
• Develop a sector or domain specialty 
• Train (both on the job and formal training) junior resources
• Actively contribute to Teragonia’s recruitment efforts to attract top talent 
• Actively participate in strategic marketing initiatives 
• Conduct research for thought leadership initiatives 

Necessary Qualifications 

• Master's degree in Business Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field 
• 7-10 years of experience in Financial Due Diligence analytics practice at a Big 4 firm or equivalent
• High business acumen and advanced understanding of connectivity between operational data and financial data (ERP CRM PoS HRIS P&L / trial balance / journal entries, etc.)
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proven leadership and management skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms and big data technologies such as Snowflake, GCP, DBT, FiveTran, Dataiku, etc.
• Experience with data modeling methodologies and concepts (e.g., Kimball Modeling, Data Vault, Data Mesh, etc.)
• Strong SQL or Python skills and experience with data modeling and exploratory data analysis
• Certification in data science or analytics (e.g., Certified Analytics Professional)

Benefits 

• Competitive Total Compensation - We constantly benchmark our pay scales against the market to maintain competitiveness. 

• Restricted Stock Awards - We offer restricted stock awards to select positions to ensure our teams’ long-term commitment and hard work are rewarded by sharing our collective success. 

• Visa Sponsorship - We offer visa sponsorship for eligible employees. 

• 401k Plan with Employer Contributions - We help secure your future with matching of 401k contributions up to 3.5% of your annual base salary, rising to 6% on the calendar year after your first work anniversary. 

• Professional Development Opportunities - We will sponsor company-selected training sessions, conferences, and certifications to foster your growth. 

• Meal Reimbursement - Reimbursement for lunch at the office, and dinner too if you are working past 7 pm, up to a limit. 

• Gym Membership - Reimbursement for fitness & wellness programs, such as gym memberships, up to a limit. 

• Commuter Benefits - We offer the opportunity to leverage the available tax concessions for commuting expenses. 

• Relocation Assistance - Available to those who move to the Chicago, Dallas, New York City or Houston metropolitan area as required by their job role. 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - You will be eligible for 15 to 20 days PTO, depending on level, accrued according to company policies. 

• Annual Quiet Week - From Dec 24 to Jan 2, we anticipate a quiet week. During this period, all employees may work remotely, and we put in our best effort to keep workload as light as possible in light of balancing business needs. 

• Firm Holidays - 12 firm-designated holidays annually, in addition to the eligible PTO. 

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Vision, and Dental Insurance - We prioritize your health and wellness with insurance coverage through leading national providers. 

• Gynecology, fertility, and family-building benefits through leading providers. 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan - We provide the opportunity to manage your healthcare expenses efficiently through FSA/HSA plans. 

• Mental Health Support - Enroll in our healthcare plan and gain access to mental health support through Talkspace. 

• HealthAdvocate - Expert assistance to help you navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. 

• Disability Insurance - We sponsor short term disability insurance through a leading national provider. 

• Sick Days - We adhere to applicable state regulations, ensuring you have time to recover when you are not feeling well.

Flexible Work Policy 

We empower you to choose the work environment that best balances your personal needs with the business needs. We recognize that a remote location may allow you to better focus and balance your personal needs. We also believe brainstorming, planning, and team-building exercises are most effective in person and would expect you to be in the office, except when specific remote working arrangements are agreed due to personal situations. 

For candidates living in the Chicago, Dallas, New York City, Houston metropolitan areas or within commutable distance, we expect your presence in the office based on business or team needs or team-building activities that are most productive in person. We do not impose specific days for in-office attendance. 

We will consider specific remote working arrangements for candidates living outside the Chicago, Dallas, New York City or Houston metropolitan areas. We ask that you travel to our headquarters for important events, such as critical brainstorming and planning sessions, training, or team-building events. If we open an office near you in the future, the same flexible work policy would apply as for our employees living in cities with current Teragonia offices. 

For more junior applicants (less than 3 years of professional experience), we are looking for candidates living in, or willing to relocate to, within commutable distance of the Chicago, Dallas, New York City, or Houston metropolitan areas so that we can provide you with the support and mentorship as you grow in your career. If you are willing to relocate to the Chicago, Dallas, New York City, or Houston metropolitan areas, we will reimburse your reasonable relocation expenses. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement 

Teragonia strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any legally protected characteristic not otherwise covered here. We encourage all to apply.