Senior Team Leader, Data Analytics

As a Senior Team Leader, Data Analytics at Rocket Money, you'll lead a team of 7-10 data analytics professionals, driving technical strategy and ensuring high quality in our analytics products. Responsibilities include creating efficient processes for teamwork, implementing self-service analytics, and building strong relationships with other leaders in the organization. You will also be accountable for developing ambitious roadmaps to forward the company's goals and helping to foster a supportive and growth-oriented environment for your team.

To qualify for the Senior Team Leader, Data Analytics role at Rocket Money, candidates should have at least 3 years of experience managing data analytics professionals. It's essential to possess deep expertise in data analytics and knowledge of scalable self-service analytics platforms. Strong stakeholder management skills, the ability to create effective teams, and experience with experimental analytics are highly valued. A background in fintech, banking, or finance is a plus.

Rocket Money is committed to fostering the growth of its employees, including the Senior Team Leader, Data Analytics. The company invests in professional development by creating opportunities for mentorship, supporting growth plans, and encouraging continuous learning. By providing an equitable work environment, the team leader will have the space to innovate and develop both personally and professionally.

At Rocket Money, the work culture promotes collaboration and autonomy. As a Senior Team Leader, Data Analytics, you will cultivate an environment where team members feel supported in their roles and are encouraged to excel. The culture is built on open communication, strong problem-solving capabilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality analytics solutions for our users.

Rocket Money offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Senior Team Leader, Data Analytics, including health, dental, and vision plans, competitive pay, and 401(k) matching. Employees enjoy unlimited PTO, daily in-office lunches, snacks, and coffee, as well as commuter benefits. The pay range for this position is $180,000 - $210,000 per year, plus bonuses, promoting a fulfilling work-life balance.

In answering this question, focus on your management style, the size and dynamics of the teams you've led, and specific successes. Highlight how you've developed team members and fostered an environment of autonomy and accountability, which are essential for a Senior Team Leader, Data Analytics at Rocket Money.

Be prepared to discuss specific strategies you’ve successfully implemented in previous roles. Emphasize how these strategies aligned with company goals, enhanced efficiency, and improved accuracy in analytics outputs. Mention any tools or technologies you introduced that fostered better data governance and self-service analytics.

Share an approach that emphasizes communication and understanding. Discuss a past conflict scenario, how you approached resolution, and the steps you took to ensure a positive outcome. Highlight the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment for your team members.

Convey your familiarity with self-service analytics frameworks by discussing the platforms you've worked with. Explain how you rolled them out across teams, their impact on productivity, and how they empowered team members to access and use data independently to drive insights.

Discuss specific methods, such as data validation, auditing processes, and how you involve your team in maintaining high data quality. Explain how establishing governance frameworks helps mitigate risks associated with inaccurate data, aligning this with SaaS best practices.

Explain your approach to prioritization, focusing on assessing business impacts and aligning with the company’s overarching goals. Mention any tools or prioritization frameworks you’ve used to facilitate clear communication and ensure alignment with team members.

Share a detailed example that showcases your leadership abilities, outlining the project’s objectives, your role, and the outcome. Discuss the tools you used, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned that could benefit Rocket Money.

Detail methods you’ve used to cultivate a growth mindset, such as regular feedback sessions, promoting knowledge sharing, and encouraging training opportunities. Highlight how this mindset can lead to innovative solutions and improved analytics performance.

Focus on your ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders, understand their needs, and translate those needs into actionable insights for your analytics team. Discuss your approach to managing expectations and nurturing relationships with cross-functional teams.

Share your passion for the intersection of finance and data technology, emphasizing why Rocket Money's mission resonates with you. Discuss the importance of data analytics in enhancing user experiences and how you see yourself contributing to that mission within the company.