Director of Data & Insights, Derivative Path
CA$140-180k
+ Bonus + Equity
Unified capital markets platform
Open for applications
Unified capital markets platform
101-200 employees
Open for applications
CA$140-180k
+ Bonus + Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To democratize access to capital markets products and technologies for all market participants.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
Steph
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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