Job description
Branch Overview
Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation. With offices in the United States, Nigeria, Kenya, and India, Branch is a for-profit socially conscious company that uses the power of data science to reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets. We believe that everyone everywhere deserves fair financial access. The rapid spread of smartphones presents an opportunity for the world’s emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve financial flexibility.
Branch’s mission-driven team is led by the founder and former CEO of Kiva.org. The company presents a rich opportunity for our team members to drive meaningful growth in rapidly evolving and changing markets. In 2019, Branch announced its Series C and has garnered more than $100M in funding with investments from leading Silicon Valley firms including Andreessen Horowitz, Trinity Capital, Foundation Capital, Visa, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive working environment where human beings of all backgrounds can thrive.
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.
- Team Leadership: Provide training and development to enhance the team’s skills in data management and reporting.
- 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: 5-10 years of experience in data management 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
We’re looking for more than just qualifications – if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria but identify with our vision of providing equal opportunity to everyone to access financial services, please do not hesitate to apply!
Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law.
