Director of Data Analytics
We are looking for a Director of Data Analytics to lead our Analytics function at DPDzero. 80% of collections decisions in DPDzero are driven by analytics and insights. You will own the charter that powers this and create a perennial moat for DPDzero’s success.
What you’ll do
- Define the data analytics strategy and align it with the long-term success of the company.
- Partner with business and product leadership to translate short & long-term goals into measurable outcomes.
- Build and scale a high-calibre analytics team: hire well, set clear objectives, and enable them to deliver impactful insights at speed.
- Establish best-in-class processes for reporting, dashboards, and performance tracking across digital, calling, and field collections.
- Drive data-driven decision making across the company by developing frameworks, KPIs, and experimentation practices.
- Mentor and guide analysts to grow as business partners, not just report creators.
Why you might like it
- We’re growing really fast and this is a great opportunity to achieve significant career growth.
- All our core decisions are data-driven; analytics is our primary moat.
- You’ll work on one of the cost deployments in consumer finance in India - We do telecalling, Field visits, AI Voice, SMS, WhatsApp etc. - with analytics playing a central role in shaping strategy.
- If you’re someone driven by doing great work and can move fast to deliver results, this will be the right place for you.
What you must have
- Ability to move fast with velocity while keeping the big picture in mind.
- 8+ years of experience in analytics, with at least 3+ years leading a team of 10+ data analysts.
- Proven track record of delivering business impact through analytics in high-growth environments (Series B+ startups preferred).
- Hands-on ability with Python, SQL, reporting tools, and building dashboards; experience in performance measurement, funnel analytics, and forecasting.
- Experience working with leadership to define metrics, measure success, and adjust course rapidly.
- Strong people leadership skills: hiring, mentoring, and scaling analytics teams.
- If you’re looking for a strict 9-5, this won’t be a great fit — we’re scaling fast and it needs a focused effort.
Good to have
- Experience with advanced statistical modeling, ML/AI-powered analytics, or GenAI data products.
- Background in fintech, lending, or financial services.
- Experience reporting directly to founders.
