Senior Director of Data Analytics and Business Systems

Legora Legora · Vertical AI · New York, NY · Corporate

This role leads the data and systems that power decision-making across the company, defining data strategy, building infrastructure, and ensuring teams have the insights and tools they need. It involves partnering with leaders across Finance, GTM, Product, and Operations to turn data into a strategic advantage.

What you'd actually do

  1. Define and lead the company’s analytics and business systems strategy, aligned with overall business goals
  2. Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team across analytics, data, and business systems
  3. Own the development of dashboards, reporting frameworks, and KPIs that drive decision-making across teams
  4. Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify opportunities, measure performance, and unlock growth
  5. Oversee the architecture, implementation, and optimization of core business systems

Skills

Required

  • Strong experience in analytics, business intelligence, data, or business systems
  • Proven experience building and scaling analytics or business systems functions in a high-growth environment
  • Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and analytics best practices
  • Experience managing core business systems such as CRM, ERP, and BI tools
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect data to business outcomes
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience partnering with senior leadership
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Nice to have

  • Experience in SaaS, fintech, or other data-driven industries
  • Familiarity with modern data stacks
  • Experience with RevOps, FP&A, or go-to-market analytics
  • Background in SQL, Python, or other data tools
  • Experience supporting executive reporting and board materials