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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Lead Analyst, Operational Analytics
Location: Remote
Department: Data Analytics
Reports To: VP Data Analytics
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced team lead to spearhead the development and execution of our data governance strategy. This role requires a strong understanding of data management principles, hands-on experience with SQL querying/scripting, data mapping and a comprehensive grasp of data warehouse architecture. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring data quality, consistency, security, and accessibility across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the data governance team in developing and enforcing data governance policies, standards, and best practices.
Partner with data stewards, data architects, and business units to ensure alignment between data governance goals and organizational priorities.
Oversee data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage initiatives.
Conduct data mapping activities across various systems and sources.
Collaborate with data engineers and database administrators to ensure data warehouse structures support governance initiatives.
Identify and resolve data quality issues, define data quality metrics, and implement ongoing monitoring processes.
Facilitate data governance councils and working groups to drive awareness, compliance, and engagement across data domains.
Champion the adoption of a data-driven culture across the organization through training, communication, and support.
Use existing tools such as MicroStrategy, Tableau, Power BI and Excel to build visual representations of data and present that to others.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related role.
Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with data mapping between source systems and data warehouses.
Solid understanding of data warehouse structures, data modeling concepts, and ETL processes.
Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, or similar) is a plus but not required.
Familiarity with reporting tools such as MicroStrategy, Tableau, Power BI and the skills to quickly pick up new Analytics tools.
Strong experience working with Excel, developing Pivot Tables and structuring/formatting data.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
POSITION TYPE
RegularPAY RANGE
The targeted base salary for this position is $97,100 to $145,500 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.<<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>
We’re Here to Support You—Accommodations Upon Request
Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity. Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.
Work Authorization Requirement
At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Top Skills
What We Do
Green Dot is a financial technology and registered bank holding company committed to delivering trusted, best-in-class money management and payment solutions to customers and partners, seamlessly connecting people to their money. Green Dot’s proprietary technology enables it to build products and features that address the most pressing financial challenges of consumers and businesses, transforming the way they manage and move money and making financial empowerment more accessible for all.
Green Dot offers a broad set of financial services to consumers and businesses including debit, checking, credit, prepaid, and payroll cards, as well as robust money processing services, tax refunds, cash deposits and disbursements. Its flagship digital banking platform GO2bank offers consumers simple and accessible mobile banking designed to help improve financial health over time. The company’s banking platform services business enables a growing list of the world’s largest and most trusted consumer and technology brands to deploy customized, seamless, value-driven money management solutions for their customers.
Founded in 1999, Green Dot has served more than 33 million customers directly and many millions more through its partners. The Green Dot Network of more than 90,000 retail distribution locations nationwide, more than all remaining bank branches in the U.S. combined, enables it to operate primarily as a “branchless bank.” Green Dot Bank is a subsidiary of Green Dot Corporation and member of the FDIC . For more information about Green Dot’s products and services, please visit www.greendot.com.
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