VP, Enterprise Data & AI

Better Mortgage

About The Position

Better is the first AI-native mortgage and home equity finance company, revolutionizing one of the largest financial markets in the world. We make home finance radically more transparent; using AI and proprietary technology to eliminate friction from the mortgage process through our industry-leading AI platform, Tinman®, and the first voice-based AI mortgage assistant, Betsy™. Our mission is simple: make homeownership cheaper, faster and more accessible by transforming how people buy and finance homes. The facts that speak for themselves: We’ve funded over $110 billion in loans (more than any other fintech in the US!) Raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to modernize the $15 trillion mortgage industry Better’s propriety AI platform makes us an award-winning lender: Fintech Breakthrough Award 2025: Best Lending Innovation Yahoo! Finance (Jan 2025): Best Mortgage Lender for First-Time Homebuyers – Best for quick approval Yahoo! Finance (2025): Best Online Mortgage Lender Money Magazine (2025): Best for fast closing Forbes (2023): Best Online Mortgage Lender We’re building the future of home finance - and we’re looking for smart, driven, ambitious innovators who are ready to tackle the most impactful work of their careers. A Better Opportunity We’re redefining how mortgages are originated by embedding AI directly into the underwriting and decisioning process - dramatically reducing time-to-decision, lowering costs, and increasing operational efficiency across the platform. Data and AI are central to how we scale this model, expand our partner ecosystem, and deliver faster, more transparent outcomes for customers. We’re seeking a VP, Enterprise Data & AI to lead this transformation. Reporting to the COO, this role will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Product, and Technology to define and execute our enterprise data strategy, build a high-performing team, and deliver measurable business impact.

Requirements

10–15+ years of experience across data, analytics, and/or AI, with significant time in financial services or fintech
Experience operating in regulated environments (data governance, risk, compliance)
Proven leadership experience building and scaling enterprise data & analytics functions
Strong business acumen - experience partnering with COO, CFO, or revenue leaders
Track record of delivering measurable business impact, not just building infrastructure
Deep understanding of: Data architecture and platforms Analytics and data science AI/ML applications in business contexts
Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence at the executive level

Responsibilities

Define and execute a company-wide data, analytics, and AI strategy aligned to growth, efficiency, and product innovation
Translate business priorities into a clear data and AI roadmap with measurable outcomes
Partner with Finance, Operations, and Revenue leaders to drive KPI improvement through data and analytics
Identify and deliver high-impact AI use cases (e.g., underwriting optimization, operational efficiency, customer lifecycle, pricing)
Elevate data from reporting to decision-making and automation
Build and lead a centralized (or hybrid) data & analytics function, including data engineering, analytics, and data science
Establish scalable operating models, delivery frameworks, and prioritization mechanisms
Develop and mentor a high-performing, business-oriented data team
Partner with the CIO/CTO to evolve the data platform, architecture, and tooling to support scale and AI readiness
Ensure data is accessible, reliable, and usable across the organization
Establish governance frameworks to ensure data quality, lineage, and trust
Partner with Legal, Risk, and Compliance to meet regulatory and data privacy requirements (critical in financial services)
Ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI
Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and, where needed, the board
Communicate the value of data and AI through clear business outcomes and ROI

Benefits

Day One Coverage – Your benefits begin on your first day, so you’re supported from the start
Nationwide Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans that travel with you, wherever you are
Mental Health Support When You Need It – Immediate access to virtual therapy with licensed providers for you and your eligible dependents (ages 6+), with your first few visits covered at no cost!
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Includes an employer contribution to help you plan for healthcare expenses
Employer-Funded Dependent Care FSA – Support for childcare and/or dependent care costs
Disability & Life Insurance – Provided at no additional cost to give you added peace of mind
Flexible PTO – Time off when you need it, so you can recharge and focus on what matters most
Extra Perks & Discounts – Including pet insurance, savings programs, and more to support life beyond work

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