Next Insurance · 4 days ago
VP, Data
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expNext Insurance is a technology-led provider of small business insurance, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs thrive. The VP of Data will define and execute a comprehensive data strategy that supports decision-making across all business units and lead multidisciplinary teams to drive data-driven culture and business impact.
Commercial InsuranceFinanceInsuranceInsurTechSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Define, champion, and execute a comprehensive data strategy that supports critical decision-making across all business units, including Product, Engineering, Underwriting, Finance, Marketing, and Operations
Develop and implement a company-wide strategy that advances business goals, improves data literacy, and drives measurable impact
Establish a long-term roadmap for data architecture, tooling, and analytics maturity, ensuring scalability and alignment with NEXT’s strategic objectives
Serve as a trusted thought partner to executive leadership, shaping how data is leveraged to drive growth, efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage
Foster a data-driven culture that values transparency, experimentation, and measurable outcomes
Lead four global, multidisciplinary teams: Data Science & Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, and Data Infrastructure
Build and mentor strong leaders, driving operational excellence, clarity, and accountability
Lead the transformation of NEXT to have a world-class, modern data infrastructure, team, and processes that are scalable, reliable, and secure
Oversee the design and evolution of data pipelines, architecture, and platforms to ensure accessibility, quality, and timeliness of insights
Partner with Security, Engineering, and Governance to uphold data integrity and privacy standards
Advance NEXT toward a self-service data model, empowering analysts and business users across NEXT to access and utilize data effectively for insights independently
Strengthen data literacy and democratize access to insights across the organization, enabling smarter, faster, and more informed decision-making at every level
Drive measurable outcomes through predictive modeling, advanced analytics, and experimentation that enhance product performance and operational efficiency
Translate complex analytical findings into actionable strategies that inform executive decisions and accelerate company growth
Serve as a key executive leader, engaging with C-level and senior leadership to shape technology, product, and business strategy through data-driven insights
Champion data innovation and ensure alignment between data priorities and company objectives
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in progressive data leadership roles
At least 5 years of experience successfully leading multidisciplinary data teams (Data Science, Engineering, Analytics, and Visualization) across global locations
Proven experience developing and scaling complex data infrastructure and platforms in high-growth or technology-driven organizations
Deep understanding of modern data architecture principles and technologies (e.g., cloud data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, ML platforms, and BI tools)
Strong track record of translating data insights and predictive modeling into tangible business outcomes and value
Excellent communication skills, executive presence, and the proven ability to influence and effectively present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical executive audiences
Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
Programming language: Python, R, SQL
BI and data visualization tools: Tableau, Sigma
Data Platform and Data warehouse: Databricks, AWS Redshift
Statistical analysis: Hypothesis testing, Causal inference
Preferred
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
Company
Next Insurance
Next Insurance is a financial service firm that offers insurance coverage to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (21)
2023 (9)
2022 (14)
2021 (14)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.15BKey Investors
Munich Re VenturesRedpoint
2025-03-20Acquired
2023-11-01Series F· $265M
2021-03-31Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Guy Goldstein
CEO
Alon Huri
Co-Founder
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