About the job
Our mission at Mercury is to help startups spend less time on banking and more time building. We’re hiring a Director of Data to lead our Data organization, reporting to our VP of Engineering.
We’re an ambitious fintech company looking for a leader who is passionate about building scalable data platforms, enabling data-informed decision-making, and fostering a data-driven culture. This role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of data at Mercury and make a significant impact on our product, operations, and growth.
What you’ll do
- Set the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for Data at Mercury, encompassing data engineering, analytics, and data science disciplines.
- Partner closely with leaders across the company in Product, Engineering, Risk, Marketing, and Sales to understand their data needs and enable them to make data-informed decisions.
- Recruit, manage, and grow a team of data engineers, analytics engineers, and data scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Establish and maintain robust data governance policies, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of our data infrastructure, including data warehouses, ETL pipelines, and reporting tools.
- Drive the implementation of advanced analytics, machine learning, and data product initiatives to unlock new business opportunities and improve user experience.
- Represent the Data organization internally and externally, advocating for data-driven approaches and sharing our insights with the broader community.
You should
- Have 10+ years of experience in data-related roles, with at least 5 years in leadership positions, managing and scaling data teams.
- Possess a strong technical background in data engineering, data warehousing, SQL, and programming languages like Python or Java.
- Have experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Flink).
- Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering impactful data solutions that drive business outcomes.
- Be an excellent communicator, capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
- Have a deep understanding of data governance, data privacy, and compliance best practices.
- Experience in the fintech industry is a plus.
Mercury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
