Head of Data, Payrails
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Operating system for payments and financial services
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Operating system for payments and financial services
21-100 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To enable high-growth companies to craft their payment experiences and financial services globally.
Role
Who you are
- You have 10+ years of experience in data science, analytics, data engineering, AI and leadership, including senior-level roles such as Head of Data, VP, or similar
- You have a proven track record of leading high-performance teams in data science, AI, and engineering, and have successfully built scalable platforms
- You are a strategic visionary with hands-on experience in data architecture and advanced analytics, capable of translating business needs into innovative solutions
- You are proficient with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and business intelligence platforms (e.g., GoodData, Tableau, Power BI)
- You are knowledgeable about large language models (LLM), prompt engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and are eager to explore their potential applications in the payments space
- You have exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical teams
- You have an insatiable curiosity, always looking for new ways to challenge the status quo, innovate, and improve existing systems
- You are proactive, taking initiative to anticipate business needs and drive AI solutions that create real value for the organization and our customers
What the job involves
- At Payrails, data is at the core of everything we do
- We don’t just analyze data; we turn it into actionable insights that fuel smarter decision-making and drive the future of our products
- As we continue to revolutionize the payments industry we are seeking an exceptional Head of Data to lead the way
- Our Data Team is at the forefront of driving transformation, empowering every department to unlock the full potential of data
- As the Head of Data, you’ll have the unique opportunity to influence and shape the AI strategy across the entire company
- You will guide our teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI, making an impact at every level of the business
- Lead with Vision: Be a hands-on leader who not only sets the strategic data direction but actively contributes to projects from ideation to execution
- Inspire innovation and excellence, balancing strategic with technical involvement
- Build the Future of Payments Platforms: Work closely with cross-functional teams in product, engineering, GTM, and finance to drive data-driven insights and decisions that fuel the growth and evolution of our products
- You’ll have the chance to create and enhance AI-powered products that shape the future of payments platforms
- Architect for Scale: Spearhead the creation of scalable and robust data systems for storing, processing, and analyzing vast amounts of structured and unstructured data
- You’ll ensure that our data architecture is ready to meet the demands of tomorrow
- Own the Data Journey: Lead the end-to-end data lifecycle, from acquisition to visualization, ensuring that data flows seamlessly and insights are delivered with clarity and impact
- Your work will empower every department with the data they need to make strategic decisions
- Drive Innovation: Lead and inspire teams to apply advanced techniques, including machine learning, deep learning, and predictive analytics, to solve complex business challenges and drive continuous innovation in our products
- Mentor & Build Exceptional Teams: Build and guide high-performing teams of data engineers, data scientists, and analysts
- You'll be a mentor, fostering a culture of excellence and helping the next generation of leaders thrive
Our take
For many businesses, commerce is becoming a more global operation. With this developing marketplace comes an increasing number of potential payment methods, and constantly evolving regulatory landscape. This makes the merchant's operations far more complex. Payrails understands the frustration associated with the enormous efforts and time required to simply accept payments or create new experiences for customers - so the company was founded in an attempt to build a better solution.
The cloud-native payment operating system streamlines payment acceptance. The platform allows you to integrate new payment integrations, design customer payment experiences and ease the movement of money, targeting the biggest problem areas that are identified.
The company was initially backed by Andreessen Horowitz and has since acquired a seed extension for its efforts. The digital payments market is projected to double over the next decade so it’s an affluent space to be a part of for the scaling FinOps platform. The company aims to continue to address the market gap by offering a comprehensive solution tailored to the needs of high-growth businesses.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jun 2023
$15.7m
SEED
Mar 2022
$6.2m
SEED
Total funding: $21.9m
Company benefits
- You will receive a Learning & Development budget for attending external conferences, trainings or buying books
- We offer visa and relocation support to you and your family for a smooth relocation in Berlin
- We offer flexible working hours and remote working conditions
- You have 27 annual vacation days + 1 day paid birthday leave for you to have fun and party without any worries!
- You will have the opportunity to travel abroad
- We get together regularly for lunch, team events and sports (remotely & digitally)
Company HQ
Government District, Berlin, Germany
Leadership
Orkhan Abdullayev
(CEO & Co-Founder)A wealth of experience in payments and a strong track record of driving operational excellence and product innovation on a global scale. Experience building global payment infrastructure and financial operations at high-growth technology companies.
Emre Talay
(COO & Co-Founder)Experience leading payment teams at several leading technology companies. Experience building high-performing commercial and operational teams.
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