Associate Director of Data Access & Integration, Derivative Path
CA$130-160k
+ Competitive bonus & equity compensation
Unified capital markets platform
Open for applications
Unified capital markets platform
101-200 employees
Open for applications
CA$130-160k
+ Competitive bonus & equity compensation
101-200 employees
Company mission
To democratize access to capital markets products and technologies for all market participants.
Role
Who you are
- Are you passionate about building the infrastructure that makes data accessible, reliable, and actionable? At Derivative Path, our data access capabilities empower clients and internal teams to extract, integrate, and leverage financial data at scale
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering, API development, or integration architecture, with 2+ years managing technical teams
- Proven experience building and scaling API programs in SaaS or financial services environments
- Strong expertise in RESTful API design, authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, JWT), and API management platforms (Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management)
- Proficiency in building data extraction pipelines using SQL, Python, and modern ETL frameworks
- Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and security best practices
- Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and business stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
What the job involves
- We're seeking an Associate Director of Data Access & Integration to lead the development and management of our API portal, data extraction frameworks, and integration capabilities
- Reporting to the Director of Data & Insights, you'll manage a team responsible for ensuring our clients and partners can seamlessly access, consume, and integrate with our data ecosystem
- As Associate Director of Data Access & Integration, you'll lead the team responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects our SaaS platform with external systems
- You'll own the API portal, data extraction tools, and integration frameworks that enable clients to leverage our platform data in their own environments
- You'll manage a team of data engineers and integration specialists, ensuring they deliver secure, scalable, and developer-friendly solutions that meet enterprise-grade standards
- Lead and mentor a team of data engineers and integration specialists focused on API development, data extraction, and client-facing integrations
- Own the roadmap and execution for our API portal, including developer experience, documentation, authentication, monitoring, and performance optimization
- Design and implement robust data extraction frameworks and APIs (RESTful, webhooks, batch) that enable clients to integrate securely and efficiently
- Establish and enforce API governance standards, versioning strategies, and security protocols in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Partner with product, client success, and data architecture teams to translate integration requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Monitor usage patterns and adoption metrics to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decisions
Our take
Derivative trading often proves unattainable for many organizations due to barriers like limited access, complex compliance regulations, and intricate hedge accounting procedures. Derivative Path effectively addresses these challenges through its capital markets platform.
A key strength of Derivative Path lies in the collective expertise of its team, comprising seasoned professionals with backgrounds in private equity and venture capital from reputable institutions like Wells Fargo and Barclays. Leveraging this hands-on experience, the company adeptly meets the needs of financial institutions and trading firms. Providing institutions with a more efficient avenue for accessing capital markets, earning the company an impressive client roster that includes Simmons Bank and United Community Bank.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of capital markets technology, companies like AlphaSense vie for prominence. However, Derivative Path distinguishes itself by its dedicated focus on derivatives and an array of tools, differentiating itself from other trading fintechs primarily centred on data analysis.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jun 2020
$35m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $35m
Company benefits
- Competitive bonus, base salary, and equity compensation
- 40 hours of sick time
- 18 days of PTO
- Hybrid work environment within the US
- Paid parental leave
- 401K matching at 3%
- Competitive health benefits including HSA and FSA options, life insurance, and short-term disability
Company HQ
Walnut Creek, CA
Leadership
Pradeep Bhatia
(Co-Founder & CEO)Started as an Investment Banking Associate at US Bank, before joining Societe Generale as VP of Leveraged Finance. Was Head of Bank Coverage at Wells Fargo.
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