Head of Investment Data & Analytics

Empower • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. As a Head of Investment Data & Analytics, you will shape how data is used across our global investment organization. You’ll define and deliver a clear data strategy while guiding teams that build, manage, and use investment data every day. Your work connects regional teams, strengthens decision-making, and helps the business get more value from its data. This role sits at the center of data, technology, and investments, with global impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 10–15 years of experience in data, analytics, or investment-related roles
• Experience developing and delivering data strategies at scale
• Strong understanding of investment data, workflows, and business processes
• Experience leading teams and developing talent across functions or regions
• Ability to manage data platforms, vendors, and technology roadmaps
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and regulatory considerations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to connect technical and business teams
• Experience delivering reliable data services within defined service levels
• Ability to work across global teams and navigate complex organizations
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

• CFA or progress toward certification
• Experience building or modernizing investment data platforms
• Background in data architecture, engineering, or advanced analytics
• Experience with self-service analytics and reporting tools
• Familiarity with cloud-based data environments and modern data stacks
• Track record of improving data quality and accessibility at scale
• Experience increasing data literacy across business teams
• Ability to translate data into clear business insights and outcomes
• Experience aligning data initiatives with regulatory and compliance requirements
• Strong collaboration skills with a focus on practical, business-driven solutions

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a global investment data strategy aligned with enterprise priorities
• Design scalable data architecture and sourcing approaches to meet business needs
• Guide the roadmap for data platforms, reporting, analytics, and self-service tools
• Oversee daily operations of the investment data platform to meet service expectations
• Partner with regional teams to align data practices and share solutions
• Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching and clear goals
• Expand analytics capabilities, including predictive insights and automation
• Strengthen data governance, quality standards, and usage practices
• Promote data literacy across the investment organization through training and resources
• Collaborate with compliance and market data teams to support regulatory and licensing needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees