Director, Analytics

Momentum Financial Services is a leading provider of financial services in North America. For 40 years, we've been committed to providing financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers and business owners. Through our retail network of over 400 locations, known as Moneymart, Insta Cheques and the Cheque Cashing store, we provide access to cash and related products to help our customers achieve their goals.

Our highly skilled workforce puts customers first in everything we do. We serve 2 million people annually with diverse and innovative financial products such as loans, cheque cashing, money transfer and prepaid cards. Through this ever-evolving suite of services, we empower customers to manage their finances and improve their lives. Wherever customers are on their financial journey, Momentum Financial Services Group provides solutions. 

GENERAL FUNCTION

Momentum’s Analytics team is looking for a Director of Analytics to join our growing Risk Group. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Analytics, the Director of Analytics will be the leader that transforms our data structures, analytics capabilities and leads new enterprise wide initiatives through a consultative approach to bring success to our business and our customers.

If you see analytics as an opportunity to drive change, build relationships, drive business outcomes and have fun while doing it, you’ve come to the right place.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and build a single source of truth for all metrics across the enterprise gaining alignment across executive leadership.
• Identify and improve inefficiencies or issues in current data processes and reports with a “there’s always room for improvement” mindset.
• Lead all new enterprise initiatives for analytics, working across project teams to align resources to project deliverables.
• Prioritize and manage the analytics roadmap, balancing short term wins and long term transformation.
• Work closely with data engineering to ensure data integrity, consistency and quality across platforms.
• Define and enforce standards for metric definitions, dashboarding and data literacy.
• Translate business goals into measurable KPIs and data driven narratives to provide insights focused on improving business outcomes.
• Introduce a new BI tool, including migration from old tools. Guide stakeholders through change as data becomes central to decision making.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Decision Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, Finance, or Economics

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in reporting, analysis and strategy development in the financial services industry.
• Proven experience using SQL, R, Python, or similar data mining and analytics applications.
• Experience with Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft SSRS or other tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 5+ years in leadership roles in dynamic organizations.
• Proven experience implementing enterprise-wide metrics frameworks and BI platforms.
• Proven ability to effectively analyze and interpret large amounts of raw data to accurately convey business needs.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, visualization and modern data stacks.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing cross functional analytics initiatives from ideation through execution.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

*Notice to Ontario Applicants – Momentum Financial Services Group is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify Momentum Financial Services Group if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.

Note to Internal Applicants: All internal applicants are required to notify current manager regarding interest in applying for this role.