Job Description:

At Republic Finance, we are building a leading consumer lending company. In business for more than 70 years, Republic Finance is proud to be a trusted lender in over 250 communities across the United States! We specialize in providing flexible lending solutions and outstanding customer service. Driven by our shared mission to pursue excellence for our team, our customers, and our performance, Republic Finance is transforming into a modern, fast-growing business. We thrive on teamwork, collaboration, and accountability. We hold dear the trust our customers place in us, and we strive to strengthen those relationships by building a deep understanding of our customers' needs. We are pursuing a significant growth goal, and the cornerstone of reaching this goal is evolving to a digital-first organization and supporting the vision with technologies that accelerate a shift towards aggressive growth.Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Operations Manager to join our team and lead the charge in optimizing our data operations, particularly in the migration from SQL Server to Snowflake, managing both onshore and offshore teams, and overseeing cloud operations with a focus on AI/ML. This position is expected to be a strong leader but to also be very hands on from a technical perspective. Job responsibilities are as follows:Database Migration:Lead and execute the migration from SQL Server to Snowflake, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal downtime and data integrity maintained.Collaborate with multi-functional teams to understand data requirements and design scalable and efficient data solutions.Team Leadership:Manage and lead a diverse team of onshore and offshore data professionals.Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.Cloud Operations:Oversee the day-to-day operations of our cloud-based data infrastructure.Work closely with the IT and DevOps teams to optimize and enhance cloud resources, ensuring scalability and reliability.AI/ML Integration:Collaborate with the AI/ML team to integrate data operations seamlessly with machine learning workflows.Implement best practices for data handling to support AI/ML model training and deployment.Performance Optimization:Continuously monitor and optimize database performance, implementing improvements to enhance speed, reliability, and efficiency.Requirements:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Demonstrable experience in successfully migrating from SQL Server to Snowflake.In-depth knowledge of SQL Server, Snowflake, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).Previous experience leading and managing teams, both onshore and offshore.Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their integration into data operations.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Team leadership and management experience with both onshore and offshore modelsGood communication and collaboration skillsFinancial services industry background is a plus or experience in any highly regulated industryBenefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal holiday401k + employer matchCompany provided Life Insurance & Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program - Confidential mental health supportAdditional benefits with Republic Finance include:Employee of the Month ProgramPhilanthropic support for charities such as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Cancer SocietyRegular drawings for Sports ticketsProfessional offices with a friendly team environmentRepublic Finance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age disability or veteran status in employment opportunities and benefits. Republic Finance, LLC maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.