About this role
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.
What You’ll Own
Enterprise Data & AI Strategy
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
Business Impact & Transformation
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
Operating Model & Team
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
Data Platform & Technology
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
Data Governance, Risk & Compliance
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
Stakeholder Leadership
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
What You Bring
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
Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, and equity, and will vary based on candidate experience, level, and location.
Company Benefits
We’re proud to support our employees and their families with a benefits package designed to care for their health, well-being, and everyday life. All full-time and benefit-eligible part-time employees can enjoy the following 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
The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided.
Disclaimer
Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.