Head of Data & Analytics (all genders)

About the Role

Join getolo to shape the future of insurance by leading the Data & Analytics department. As Head of Data & Analytics, you will be responsible for pioneering the company's data strategy, driving business value through insightful decisions, growth, and creating a competitive advantage. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will ensure data serves as a foundational asset to meet getolo's ambitious expansion objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own a comprehensive Data & Analytics strategy focused on maximizing commercial impact and business value.
• Identify and translate promising business opportunities into actionable data initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with executives to facilitate strategic planning and foster company growth.
• Lead cross-functional strategic projects from challenge identification to successful implementation.
• Champion data as a core driver in achieving getolo's expansion goals.
• Design and prioritize Business Analytics roadmaps that emphasize business impact.
• Create coherent reporting standards, define KPIs, and instill analytics best practices.
• Enhance reporting systems continuously to boost transparency, speed, and data trustworthiness.
• Guide and coordinate embedded Business Analysts across marketing, sales, and operations without direct managerial control.
• Develop and expand a centralized Business Analytics function.
• Encourage a data-driven decision-making culture company-wide.
• Formulate analytics strategies tailored to customer acquisition and growth alongside Marketing teams.
• Improve marketing measurement capabilities, including attribution and tracking.
• Spot and act on optimization opportunities throughout the customer journey and commercial funnel.
• Partner with Marketing, Product, and Country teams to enhance growth efficiency.
• Co-drive the Data Platform vision with the Data Platform Team Lead.
• Allocate platform resources focused on business priorities and value.
• Ensure the data platform supports fast, reliable, and scalable analytics functions.
• Progressively evolve data architecture aligned with future business demands.
• Mentor the Data Platform Team Lead, fostering effective team operations.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Data Platform alignment.
• Build robust collaborations across all business units.
• Create harmony between business goals, analytics efforts, and platform advancement.
• Promote an outcome-driven, practical, and execution-focused data culture.

Technical Environment

• Experience with PostgreSQL (Amazon RDS), AWS, dbt, Airflow, Airbyte, DLT, Metabase, and Excel is highly relevant.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 7 years in leadership roles within Data, Business Intelligence or Analytics.
• Deep comprehension of modern analytics frameworks and data platform architectures.
• Proven track record in establishing analytics organizations centered on business results.
• Expertise in marketing analytics, attribution techniques, and digital customer growth.
• Hands-on experience with Marketing Mix Modelling, incrementality testing, or comparable measurement methods.
• Advanced command of SQL and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating closely with senior executive leadership.
• Ability to translate complex business challenges into efficient and scalable analytic solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Adept at driving strategic initiatives across departments.
• Strong dedication to converting data insights into measurable business outcomes.
• Execution-oriented mindset with a bias toward prompt problem-solving and implementation.
• Capable of making pragmatic decisions even with incomplete datasets.
• Fluency in English (professional level); proficiency in German is advantageous.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive fixed salary package.
• Starting with 28 vacation days annually, increasing to a maximum of 30 days with tenure; holidays on December 24 and 31.
• Flexible commuting options including a free bike (Swapfiets), BVG ticket, or subsidized Deutschlandticket.
• Hybrid working model with the choice to work from home or the Berlin-Mitte office.
• Opportunity to work remotely within the EU for up to 60 days.
• Complementary coaching services via a mental wellness platform.
• Employee product trials across company insurance services.
• Annual learning budget starting at 750 euros.
• Regular comprehensive feedback sessions.
• Company values stressing speed, bravery, accountability, and care embedded in daily work life.
• Fun and engaging culture with summer and winter parties, team events, office pet friendliness, and community involvement days.
• Access to various discounts through a corporate benefits platform.

Company Overview

Founded in 2015, getolo GmbH is an innovative InsurTech firm offering supplementary insurance in dental, pet health, liability, and health add-ons. Operating under the brands dentolo, petolo, and vitolo, the company serves more than 200,000 clients across Germany with digital-first, easy-to-access protection solutions. getolo emphasizes preventive care, customer experience, and financial security, supported by a team of insurance specialists and market experts. The company culture values collaboration, innovation, and agility with a workforce of about 200 employees. They are a partner of DA Direkt and part of Zurich Group Germany.

Diversity & Inclusion

getolo is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. They welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities without discrimination, honoring qualifications and motivation solely.