Director of Data & Analytics

Were looking for a hands-on leader to take ownership of our data and analytics landsape.
This isnt a pure management role we need someone who can roll up their sleeves, dive into AWS environments, and still have the strategic view to guide a growing data team.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in data engineering and analytics with a solid understanding and genuine passion for Artificial Intelligence (AI) including how AI can enhance data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency in the financial domain.
In this position youll:
Shape the companys overall data strategy and decide how we store, move, and use data across the business.
Lead a small but growing group of engineers, analysts, and BI specialists, making sure they have the right tools and direction.
Stay close to the technology designing and reviewing data pipelines, checking performance, and being the go-to person for AWS data solutions like Redshift, Glue, Athena, S3, and others.
Work with business leaders (finance, risk, compliance) to turn their questions into clear, data-driven answers.
Identify opportunities to integrate AI/ML into data workflows and business processes.
Establish best practices for data governance, quality, and security in a financial services org.
Drive automation and efficiency through modern data and AI tools