Data Lead US (San Francisco)

About The Company

Founders today are building global companies from day one — but the systems that manage their money were built for a different era. Aspire exists to change that!

We’re building the financial operating system for global founders, bringing banking, software, and automation into a single platform so businesses can move faster across borders and stay focused on building.

Aspire is built by people who think from first principles, care deeply about solving hard problems, and take real ownership of their work. Our team brings global experience from leading fintech and technology companies, and many of us are former founders and operators who understand what it takes to build thoughtfully, make trade-offs, and deliver at scale in a global environment.

Backed by leading global investors including Y Combinator, Peak XV, and Lightspeed, Aspire has been trusted by more than 50,000 startups and growing businesses worldwide to manage their finances since 2018. Together with partners like J.P. Morgan, Visa, and Wise, we’re building for the next generation of global companies.

About The Role

This is an opportunity for an ambitious data manager who enjoys operating close to the business while still being deeply technical.

Based in San Francisco, you will work cross-functionally with Product, Operations, Finance, Risk, and GTM teams to improve data visibility, enable better decision-making, and help scale Aspire’s data capabilities in a fast-moving fintech environment.

This role is ideal for someone stepping into their first major leadership role — someone who can balance execution and strategy, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to help build a modern data function inside a high-growth company.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with stakeholders across Product, Operations, Finance, Risk, and GTM teams to deliver actionable insights and drive business decisions
• Help build and scale Aspire’s data infrastructure, reporting capabilities, and analytics workflows
• Own and improve dashboards, business intelligence, and performance reporting across key business metrics
• Support data engineering and analytics initiatives to improve data quality, accessibility, and scalability
• Work closely with technical and business teams to define KPIs and establish data best practices
• Contribute to building a strong data culture across the organization
• Mentor and support junior data team members as the team continues to grow
• Help evaluate and implement modern data tools, processes, and automation opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• 4–7 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data engineering, or related roles within fintech, SaaS, payments, or high-growth tech environments
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with modern BI and analytics tools
• Exposure to cloud data platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Ability to translate business problems into data-driven solutions
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments
• Ownership mindset with strong execution capabilities
• Prior experience mentoring or leading small projects/teams is a plus
• Based in or open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area

Why Join Aspire

• Opportunity to help build Aspire’s US growth story from an early stage
• High ownership and visibility across the organization
• Fast-paced startup environment with global scale ambitions
• Competitive compensation including bonus, equity, and benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility and strong focus on professional growth
• Work alongside a global team serving 50,000+ businesses worldwide

For candidates based in SF, the base salary range for this role is $140,000–$230,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.We believe in paying competitively for high-impact talent, especially people who thrive in fast-moving, high-ownership environments. Final compensation will depend on experience, location, and the scope of the role, and we’re happy to discuss details throughout the process.

By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Aspire.

I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Aspire may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Aspire's Candidate Privacy Notice