Director of Data

About Us

Monto is revolutionizing B2B payments by offering the first AI connector between suppliers and buyers, enabling seamless collections and real-time transaction data. Our mission is to introduce the interconnected future of B2B payments, where companies can easily communicate to pay and get paid as we overcome the challenges of interoperability between financial platforms.

Job Description

We are looking for a Director of Data to establish and lead Monto’s data function from the ground up.

This is a foundational, hands-on role responsible for shaping how data is structured, accessed, and leveraged across the organization. You will build on top of an existing, well-maintained data infrastructure (BigQuery pipelines managed by our engineering team), with a primary focus on turning data into a strategic asset that drives decision-making, operational excellence, and product innovation.

As the first data hire, you will define standards, own the data layer, and create the foundation for a scalable data practice. You will also play a key role in connecting modern data architecture with emerging AI capabilities, including context management, embeddings, and agent-based systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and develop Monto’s data layer, including data modeling, organization, and governance (SQL, dbt, BigQuery)
• Design, build, and automate dashboards and reporting frameworks to support business needs
• Serve as the central point of contact for data across the organization, managing and prioritizing data requests
• Identify discrepancies, resolve data quality issues, and drive a clean, reliable, and scalable data environment
• Translate data into actionable insights, proactively identifying opportunities across product, operations, and go-to-market teams
• Lead hypothesis-driven analysis to inform strategic decisions and future actions
• Enable self-service analytics by building systems accessible to both internal stakeholders and AI-driven processes
• Structure data to support automation, agent-based workflows, and emerging AI use cases
• Collaborate closely with engineering and AI/Agent Operations teams to ensure data effectively supports intelligent systems.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, or related data roles
• Strong expertise in SQL and experience working with BigQuery
• Hands-on experience with dbt or similar data modeling tools
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and translate data into business impact
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect data work to company goals
• High level of ownership and independence, ideally as a first or early data hire
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders