Hybrid Director of Data & Analytics Engineering

at Reach Financial

• Job title: Director of Data & Analytics Engineering
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Director of Data & Analytics leading data strategy and execution in a fintech company. Collaborating with leadership to drive data-informed decisions and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a clear data and analytics strategy aligned with Reach’s business goals and growth priorities.
• Partner with senior leadership in Risk, Capital Markets, Finance, Operations, Marketing, and Product to embed data into every key decision.
• Establish a unified architecture and measurement framework across business lines.
• Anticipate trends in data and AI, positioning Reach to adopt high-impact innovations ahead of the curve.
• Drive transformation toward a cloud-first, scalable, governed data platform that enables real-time analytics and responsible AI.
• Lead the evolution of Reach’s modern data stack (Fivetran, dbt, Snowflake, Tableau) to maximize reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Develop a unified analytics layer that powers self-service reporting and executive decision-making.
• Partner with the Data Science team to evolve ML models for credit, fraud, pricing, and collections.
• Establish clear SLAs, data quality standards, and cost controls to ensure the data function operates as a disciplined, high-performing organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data and analytics, with at least 5 years leading high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of modern data architecture, governance, and analytics within a regulated industry (fintech, lending, or financial services).
• Proven track record of scaling data teams and platforms in high-growth environments.
• Strong communicator who can simplify complex data concepts for executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experienced in operationalizing data governance, self-service analytics, and data products.
• Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with hands-on execution.
• Forward-looking leader with curiosity about AI, automation, and emerging data technologies.

Benefits

• Remote First Culture with optional Hybrid opportunities
• Healthcare, Life Insurance, RRSP Match
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave Top Up
• Disability (short-term, long-term), Employee Assistance Program