Job description
Branch Overview
Branch is a leading AI-based lending fintech with 50M+ downloads across India and Africa. We use alternative data to reach millions of people that are largely excluded from the financial sector.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in India, Nigeria and Kenya, Branch is a for-profit, socially conscious company built for scale and impact. Our mission-driven team—founded and led by the former CEO of Kiva.org—now spans 400+ employees globally. We’re backed by investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Visa, and the IFC.
Job Overview
Branch launched in India in 2019 and has seen rapid adoption and growth. As a company, we are passionate about our customers, fearless in the face of barriers, and driven by data.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Data and Reporting Lead to shape our data strategy and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role will focus on developing a comprehensive data infrastructure, ensuring data accuracy, and providing critical insights to support our business goals.
Responsibilities
- Data Strategy & Governance: Develop and implement a data strategy that aligns with organizational goals. Establish governance policies to maintain data quality, consistency, and security.
- Reporting & Analytics: Oversee the creation of dashboards and reports, delivering key insights to stakeholders. Ensure reports are accessible, reliable, and relevant, with a focus on performance metrics, customer insights, and operational efficiencies.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (Tech, Finance, Operations, Marketing, Credit and Analytics) to identify data requirements, integrate data across systems, and support data-driven initiatives.
- Data Infrastructure & Tools: Work with Data Engineering to assess, select, and implement data tools and platforms to optimize data storage, processing, and reporting capabilities. Maintain and improve our data infrastructure to support scalability and data accessibility.
- Data Compliance: Ensure adherence to data privacy laws and compliance standards, implementing best practices in data security and privacy.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3-7 years of experience in data management, business intelligence and reporting with at least some in a leadership role.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (STEM).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in data visualization tools (Metabase, Sisense, Tableau, Power BI), SQL, and data warehousing solutions. Knowledge of ETL processes and familiarity with cloud data platforms is a plus.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities and a strategic mindset, with proven experience in translating data into actionable business insights.
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Enthusiasm for working across cultures, functions, and time zones
Benefits of Joining
- Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
- Competitive salary and equity package
- A collaborative and flat company culture
- Remote first, with the option to work in-person occasionally
- Fully-paid Group Medical Insurance and Personal Accidental Insurance
- Unlimited paid time off including personal leave, bereavement leave, sick leave
- Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave
- Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one time home office set-up budget
- $500 Annual professional development budget
- Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance
- Team meals and social events- Virtual and In-person
Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We’re looking for more than just qualifications - so if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria, please do not hesitate to apply!
