Green Dot Corporation

Senior Data Analyst

Green Dot Corporation$87K — $131K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in data analytics, financial services, or consulting
  • Advanced SQL proficiency with the ability to write complex queries
  • Proven experience with Tableau development for dashboards and visualizations
  • Strong client-facing communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
  • Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end analytics workstreams independently
  • Ability to distill complex data findings into succinct narratives

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end analytics process for a specific business area
  • Manage data pipeline development and dashboard creation
  • Analyze datasets to generate actionable business recommendations
  • Write efficient SQL queries against large datasets in AWS Redshift
  • Develop clear Tableau dashboards to present key insights
  • Translate complex business questions into accessible analytical frameworks
  • Identify analytical opportunities and independently drive solutions

Benefits

  • Structured hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote work
  • Strong opportunities for cross-functional collaboration
  • Provide end-to-end analytics ownership in a focused business domain
  • Ownership of the full analytics lifecycle from data to insights
  • Opportunity to become a subject matter expert in a specific area
  • Emphasis on data quality and rigorous documentation
  • Engagement with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Full Job Description
This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location Requirement

This position is open only to candidates who can work in one of the following approved locations:

Los Angeles (West LA office); San Francisco (SoMa office); Tampa, FL (Westshore District office); Birmingham, AL (Downtown office)

Job Summary

We are seeking a results-driven Business Analytics professional to serve as the dedicated, end-to-end analytics owner for a specific business area - Product, Finance, Servicing Operations, Regulatory/Compliance, Fraud, or Marketing - within our Analytics & Insights team.

In this role, you will own the full analytics lifecycle, from building data pipelines and writing structured SQL queries in AWS Redshift, to developing compelling Tableau dashboards and automated reports that surface key insights for our BaaS partners. You'll translate complex business questions into clear, actionable analytical frameworks, delivering findings in a way that resonates with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. As you build deep subject-matter expertise in your assigned business area's data and metrics, you'll become the team's trusted go-to resource, proactively identifying analytical opportunities and data gaps while driving solutions independently.

Success in this role requires strong cross-functional partnership across revenue, product, operations, and engineering teams, a commitment to data quality through rigorous documentation and QA, and personal accountability to delivery timelines and stakeholder commitments - all in service of turning data into a strategic advantage for Green Dot's partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the dedicated end-to-end analytics owner for the partner's specific business area (Product, Finance, Servicing Operations, Regulatory/Compliance, Fraud, or Marketing).
  • Manage the full analytics lifecycle: data pipeline development, reporting, dashboard creation, and in-depth analyses that drive business decisions.
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative datasets to generate actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams.
  • Write structured, efficient SQL queries against large datasets in AWS Redshift to support analysis and reporting needs.
  • Develop clear, compelling Tableau dashboards and automated reports surfacing key insights on BaaS partners and Apple Cash products.
  • Translate complex business questions into clear analytical frameworks; deliver findings in a format accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Develop in-depth expertise in your assigned business area's data, metrics, and stakeholder needs, becoming the team's go-to subject matter expert.
  • Ensure data quality through documentation, QA, and ongoing monitoring of delivered outputs.
  • Proactively identify analytical opportunities and data gaps within your business area and drive solutions independently.
  • Develop strong cross-functional partnerships across revenue, product, operations, and engineering teams.
  • Hold oneself accountable to contribution goals, delivery timelines, and stakeholder commitments.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in data analytics, financial services, or consulting; hands-on experience delivering insights to business stakeholders
  • Advanced SQL proficiency required - must demonstrate ability to write complex, optimized queries on large datasets independently and without guidance
  • Tableau development required - must have a portfolio or demonstrated experience building, iterating, and maintaining production-grade dashboards and data visualizations
  • Proven ability to take ambiguous, non-technical business questions and independently translate them into clear, actionable data visualizations and insights
  • Strong client-facing communication skills - comfortable leading conversations with both technical and executive audiences, asking the right clarifying questions, and managing expectations
  • Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end analytics workstreams with minimal oversight
  • Able to move fluidly between granular data work and high-level storytelling - distilling complex findings into concise, executive-ready narratives
  • Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders; uses candid, constructive dialogue to influence decisions without formal authority
  • Highly organized and self-directed; able to manage and prioritize competing requests across multiple stakeholders simultaneously


**Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**
**Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above**


POSITION TYPE

Regular

PAY RANGE

The targeted full-time base salary for this position is $87,500 to $131,100 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.

About Green Dot Corporation

Green Dot Corporation is a financial technology and bank holding company that specializes in prepaid debit cards, cash processing services, and mobile banking. The company’s products and services are available to consumers through a network of retail locations, online, and through the company’s mobile application. Green Dot’s prepaid debit cards are available at more than 100,000 retail locations in the United States, including Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS. The company also offers a range of banking services, including direct deposit, mobile banking, and online bill payment. Green Dot’s cash processing services include the processing of tax refunds, as well as the distribution of cash to consumers through its network of retail locations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
Learn more about Green Dot Corporation
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$788.8 million
Industry
Net Income
$23.1 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+14.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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