# Director, Analytics Engineering

**Company:** [Current](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/current)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Data Engineering
**Salary:** $270k – $330k/yr
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** SQL, dbt, BigQuery, Airflow, Looker, Lookml, Python, GCP, AWS, Data Modeling, Kimball Methodology, Star Schema, Etl/Elt, Data Governance
**Posted:** 2026-05-11

> Lead Analytics Engineering and BI strategy at a fintech company. Build and scale data warehouse, dimensional models, and Looker reporting layers while managing a high-performing team of analytics engineers.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Define and drive the Analytics Engineering and BI strategy; own the roadmap and P&L for data warehousing, modeling, and business intelligence
- Act as a hands-on leader optimizing complex SQL, reviewing dbt models, data models, and troubleshooting high-priority pipeline issues
- Lead the design and implementation of dimensional models, data marts, and aggregation layers in BigQuery using dbt and Airflow
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to translate business requirements into high-fidelity data models that power Looker and downstream analytics
- Manage and grow a world-class Analytics Engineering team (including offshore), define career ladders, conduct performance reviews, and foster technical excellence
- Establish frameworks for data reconciliation, quality management, and security; ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Own Business Intelligence tooling and frameworks; drive adoption of data models, customer data platform, BI tooling, and reporting frameworks
- Collaborate with Data Platform Engineers and Infrastructure teams on modern tooling for data ingestion, transformation, and observability; establish robust data governance practices

## Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Analytics Engineering, Data Engineering, or Data Architecture, with at least 5+ years in leadership or management
- Proven track record building and scaling enterprise-grade Data Warehouses from the ground up
- Deep mastery of Kimball/Star Schema methodologies applied to high-velocity fintech data
- Expert-level SQL and performance tuning skills
- Significant experience with dbt (preferred), BigQuery (or similar MPP like Snowflake), and orchestration tools like Airflow
- Intermediate to advanced programming skills in Python or other languages
- Extensive experience building scalable data models and reporting layers in Looker (LookML) or similar enterprise BI tools
- Comfortable toggling between strategic planning and hands-on technical work
- Strong experience with cloud ecosystems like GCP or AWS
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

## Nice-to-Haves
- Direct experience in Fintech or D2C domains
- Experience managing distributed or hybrid teams
- Familiarity with data mesh or data contract methodologies
- Experience working with teams in different time zones

## Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $270,000 - $330,000
- Meaningful equity in the form of stock options
- 401(k) plan
- Discretionary performance bonus program
- Biannual performance reviews
- Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100% for you and your dependents
- Flexible time off and paid holidays
- Generous parental leave policy
- Commuter benefits
- Fitness benefits
- Healthcare and Dependent care FSA
- Employee Assistance Programs focused on mental health
- Healthcare advocacy program
- Access to mental health apps
- Team building activities

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