Director of Data at Upvest responsible for owning Data & AI strategy and team leadership. Build and scale data platforms while ensuring compliance in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
Own Data & AI at Upvest
Define and execute the company’s data strategy
Build and scale data and AI platforms
Drive measurable business value through data and AI initiatives
Lead all aspects of the data ecosystem
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Build, lead, and grow a high-performance team of data and machine learning engineers and data scientists
Mentor and develop team members
Set and maintain high technical standards
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and accountability
Align with cross-functional partners to deliver on company-wide goals
Requirements
6+ years of experience in data and AI, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
Proven experience in a regulated fintech, finance, or banking environment, preferably B2B, with deep understanding of API-first SaaS products
Hands-on experience designing and implementing modern data stacks (e.g., Kafka, Spark, Flink, Airflow, Dagster)
Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple AI/ML systems into production with clear ROI
Deep knowledge of data modeling, data contracts, and data observability
Proficiency in designing low-latency inference pipelines and secure deployment patterns
Proven experience leading and scaling multidisciplinary teams of 5+ people across data engineering, ML engineering, and data science
Exceptional ability to build and align high-performing, inclusive teams from the ground up
Strong communication skills to align with and influence cross-functional stakeholders (Operations, Product, Engineering, Compliance, Risk, Finance) and executive leadership
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