VP, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

COVID-19 Hiring Update-- Dataminr is still actively hiring. As the health and safety of our candidates and our employees come first, were excited to provide virtual experiences for interviews and new hire on- boarding. This position can be based in our New York City Headquarters office. Who_We_Are We are Dataminr. We are a mission-driven company committed to the power of AI, public data, and real-time information as a force for good in the world. Over the last decade, our team has established and refined the leading AI platform for real-time event and risk detection. We surface the earliest signals of unfolding events and emerging risks within an increasingly diverse and complex landscape of publicly available information, enabling more effective risk mitigation strategies, faster response, and better crisis management. Dataminr serves thousands of professionals in 70+ countries by delivering timely, relevant, and actionable alerts to public and private sector organizations around the world. We ve grown to over 500 talented employees across seven global offices and raised $392 million in funding in our most recent investment round. Our culture promotes cross-team interaction, work-life balance and the sharing of information and ideas because it enables us to do our best work together, make a meaningful contribution, and have fun. Join us and help the world manage risk in real time. Who_You_Are Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will lead all DEI programs and initiatives across the globe at Dataminr. In partnership with senior leaders, they will work to strengthen our culture and work towards a community where all employees feel valued and empowered to do their best work. You will collaborate with People Team leaders to build and scale our core talent, learning, and culture programs to promote equity and inclusivity, strengthen our leadership capability, and help us to attract and retain the best talent. Responsibilities * Be a leading voice for DEI by developing, driving, and communicating a global DEI strategy * You will provide thought leadership, strategic planning, coaching, and education to infuse DEI principles and practices into our programs and drive key outcomes * Act as an advisor to our Executives, Leaders, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) * Collaborate with our People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Compensation & Benefits teams to ensure that our internal mobility, promotion, TA pipeline, and compensation practices promote diversity and equity * Help to further develop our Employee Resource Groups by providing leadership and support that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences and strengthens our internal communities * Manage social impact partnerships and charitable giving * Collaborate with People Team to drive our core talent management processes to support business leaders in assessing and developing their talent and maximizing the effectiveness of our performance reviews, 9- block talent reviews and calibrations, and individual & team assessments * Use engagement survey data and employee feedback to develop and deliver programs that foster behavior change and growth for leadership and high potential talent * Generate metrics to evaluate effectiveness, ROI, and inclusivity of programs thus allowing us to measure their impact and identify insights that will drive continuous improvement * Desired_Skills_And_Experience * 8 + years of experience working with leaders and executives to plan and implement a strategy that resulted in a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace community * Experience designing talent programs and initiatives that result in measurable progress * Strong written and oral communication skills * Ability to use creative and collaborative approaches to drive DEI programs at Dataminr * Experience challenging the status quo in order and inspire new points of view * Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, and experience with the processes of recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention of people from historically underrepresented groups * Ability to bring others along while navigating difficult and complex conversations * Ability to earn trust and build strong relationships with stakeholders * Our_Offering_Of_Competitive_Benefits_And_Perks_Include * We recognize and reward hard work with: * company paid benefits for employees and their dependents, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance * 401(k) savings plan with company matching * flexible spending account for out-of-pocket medical, transit, parking and dependent care expenses We want you to be your best, authentic self by supporting you with: * a diverse, driven, and passionate team of coworkers who want you to succeed * individual learning and development fund and professional training * generous paid time off; including sick leave and 100% company-paid parental leave * in-office perks such as a kitchen stocked with snacks and beverages, and catered meals * remote working friendly perks such as expanded telehealth options for mental and physical well being, virtual yoga, meditation and health and fitness app reimbursements and this is just to name a few! Dataminr is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Individuals seeking employment at Dataminr are considered without regards to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status. Show moreShow less