Lead Data Analyst

LendKey Technologies, Inc. is a pioneer in digital network lending, dedicated to simplifying the lending process for both financial institutions and borrowers. With more than 15 years of experience, LendKey has facilitated more than $8 billion in loans through hundreds of credit unions and community banks nationwide. Our mission is to empower local lenders with innovative, reliable technology that upholds community values while enabling access to national markets.

The Lead Data Analyst is responsible for owning LendKey’s Sigma BI platform end-to-end, from platform administration and stakeholder partnerships to dashboard strategy and external lender reporting. This role is the primary driver of how the business consumes and acts on data.

What You'll Do:

• Administer and develop the Sigma BI platform across the organization
• Partner with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into scalable dashboard solutions
• Plan and prioritize the reporting roadmap in collaboration with the Director of Analytics
• Drive internal adoption; communicate platform capabilities, train users, and market BI as a resource
• Ensure consistent KPI definitions, data accuracy, and documentation across all reporting
• Own and maintain PDF-based lender reports including reconciliation, performance, and compliance call reports
• Support the long-term buildout of embedded lender reporting within the Sigma platform
• Collaborate with external partners and lenders on reporting requirements and delivery
• Lead the migration of existing PowerBI and SSRS reports into Sigma
• Prioritize migration backlog in partnership with stakeholders and the analytics team
• Maintain documentation of migrated vs. outstanding reporting inventory
• Ramp on LendKey’s Taktile decisioning platform through structured knowledge transfer
• Progressively own maintenance of existing flows and support new flow development
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries in Databricks to support reporting and analysis
• Collaborate on ETL improvements and data pipeline reliability

What We’re Looking For: 

• 4+ years of experience in data analytics, BI engineering, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience owning a BI platform or reporting suite end-to-end; not just executing tickets
• Advanced SQL expertise, particularly in Databricks or Snowflake
• Strong experience with BI tools such as Sigma, Looker, Tableau, or Power BI
• Proven ability to partner with business stakeholders; translating needs into solutions and driving adoption
• Experience building scalable reporting frameworks rather than one-off reports
• Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities without close oversight
• Experience with Sigma, Python proficiency (Pandas, PySpark, automation, or report generation)
• ETL, data pipeline, or data engineering experience
• Exposure to decisioning platforms or rules engines (Taktile, Drools, Blaze, Pega, or similar)
• Experience with external client-facing reporting or lender reporting
• Background in FinTech, lending, or financial services data

Culture fit:

Strong desire to work for a mission-based organization that emphasizes the importance of providing exceptional customer service and aligned with our core values: Truthful at all times; Helpful to teammates, clients, and customers; Present, committed & engaged to their teams and work; Driven to be courageous to make an impact; and Diligent & conscientious in executing every element of work. 

Why Join LendKey?

• Growth & Opportunity: Be part of a company that values professional development and encourages new ideas
• Community Impact: Join a team that supports local communities and social responsibility
• Creative & Transparent Culture: An open, collaborative environment that values innovation and honest communication
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and additional wellness coverage for your overall well-being
• Unlimited PTO: Flexible time off to support work-life balance.
• Stock Options: Opportunity to share in the company’s growth and success.

What We Do:

LendKey offers a comprehensive digital platform for private student loans, student loan refinancing, and home improvement loans, allowing community-based financial institutions to expand their portfolios and serve more borrowers without increasing infrastructure. Through our ALIRO platform, lenders can efficiently participate in, buy, and sell loans, streamlining portfolio diversification and capital deployment.

For financial institutions, LendKey provides turnkey solutions that include:

• End-to-end loan origination and servicing expertise
• Seamless access to a national network of lending partners
• Advanced risk mitigation and compliance support
• Opportunities to efficiently deploy capital and diversify portfolios

For borrowers, LendKey delivers:

• Access to affordable, competitive student loan products from trusted local lenders
• A simple, transparent digital application and servicing experience
• The benefits of community-focused lending with the convenience of modern technology

LendKey’s network lending model empowers both lenders and borrowers, bridging the gap between local values and national reach.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role in the United States is $100,000 - $125,000. This role is also eligible for bonus and/or commission, as well as equity and benefits. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as geographic location, job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. The listed range reflects the expected base salary range for this role at the time of posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LendKey is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

LendKey is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at HR@lendkey.com