Director of Data & Insights

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Toronto, ON
Hybrid
140K-180K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
We're a global fintech platform that provides advisory and technology solutions to financial institutions.
The Role
As Director of Data & Insights, you'll lead efforts to define and implement the data and AI strategy, managing a multidisciplinary team to enhance data capabilities and ensure secure data flow within the company and with clients.
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Who We Are
Derivative Path empowers institutions across the capital markets with innovative, AI-driven technology and expert advisory solutions. Our award-winning cloud platform supports banks, credit unions, private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, and insurance companies in managing interest rate, FX, and commodity risks, optimizing hedging strategies, and streamlining cross-border payments. With a client base spanning over 250 financial institutions and leading private equity firms, we deliver scalable solutions that enhance risk management and drive operational performance. Through strategic partnerships with Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, FNBO, Q2, and Jack Henry, we provide best-in-class capabilities to help clients achieve their financial objectives in an ever-evolving market.
With a team of seasoned professionals comprised of decades of industry experience, Derivative Path offers a flexible, hybrid work environment to its 125+ employees with the ability to work remotely and from one of four offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Manila. The Company is dedicated to building a diverse environment and has an unwavering commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all employees.

The Opportunity
Are you passionate about transforming data into intelligence — and intelligence into action? At Derivative Path, we’re reshaping how financial institutions leverage data and technology to make smarter, faster, and more confident decisions.

We’re seeking a Director of Data & Insights to lead this next chapter, with a focus on scaling our SaaS data capabilities and building intelligent, interconnected systems that move seamlessly between internal platforms and client environments.

What You Will Do
As Director of Data & Insights, you’ll own the vision, architecture, and strategy behind how data powers our products and decisions. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, and data scientists in designing systems that are accurate, scalable, and value-driven.

You’ll go beyond static reporting to architect data flows that connect our SaaS platform with external partners and client systems — ensuring that data in and out of our ecosystem is secure, reliable, and insightful.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and execute the company’s data and AI strategy, aligning architecture, analytics, and governance with business and customer goals.
  • Build and scale SaaS data pipelines that enable seamless data exchange between client systems, partners, and internal platforms.
  • Lead the development of data ingestion, transformation, and distribution frameworks that support real-time decision-making and reporting.
  • Partner with product and engineering to design data-driven features that enhance customer experience, insight, and automation.
  • Ensure data interoperability through well-designed APIs, ETL pipelines, and secure data exchange protocols.
  • Oversee data quality, governance, and compliance across distributed environments.
  • Foster collaboration between technical and non-technical teams to ensure data informs action, not just analysis.
  • Promote ethical AI and responsible data usage throughout the organization.
Essential Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in data, analytics, or platform engineering, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
  • Proven experience building and managing SaaS data ecosystems, including client-facing data integrations and APIs.
  • Strong understanding of data ingestion, synchronization, and distribution patterns (REST APIs, webhooks, streaming, etc.).
  • Deep knowledge of cloud-native data architecture (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and modern ETL/ELT frameworks.
  • Experience with data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery) and data lake concepts.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning, predictive analytics, or AI-powered insights.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills; able to translate complex insights into business language.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative or technical field, or equivalent experience.

Location
  • Canada
Benefits
  • Competitive bonus, base salary, and equity compensation
  • 23 days of PTO
  • Fully remote
  • RRSP contribution at 3%
  • Competitive health benefits

The expected salary for this position is  $140K to $180K CAD and is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity. We will consider your skills, experience, and location when determining your pay. 
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Derivative Path is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Derivative Path offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, contribution, and a generous paid time off policy.

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
BigQuery
Elt
ETL
GCP
Python
Redshift
Rest Apis
Snowflake
SQL
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The Company
HQ: Walnut Creek, CA
85 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

We provide advisory, trade execution, and technology solutions for interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives, and international payments. Our clients include community and regional banks, asset managers, credit unions, and corporate borrowers. We're proud to be recognized as FOW International’s 2021 “Multi-Asset Trading System of the Year” and Global Capital’s 2022 “Risk Management Advisory Firm of the Year.” With U.S. offices in Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, Derivative Path is proud to be majority employee-owned and venture-backed by FTV Capital.

Why Work With Us

A hybrid employer, Derivative Path offers its 85 employees the flexibility to work remotely or onsite from U.S. offices in Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. With a fun, hardworking, and modern culture, Derivative Path prioritizes the collaboration, diversity, and growth of its employees.

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