Director​/Head of Data & AI

Requirements

• 7+ years in product and data management, with significant experience owning data, analytics, data science or AI products in B2B environments
• Proven track record in a regulated fintech, finance, or banking environment, with a deep understanding of API-first SaaS products
• Be a sponge! We don't need you to be a trading industry expert. But you will need to quickly absorb complex domains (e.g. data contracts, lakehouse architecture, MLOps) and combine that with your product management expertise
• Experience translating AI/ML capabilities including LLMs and ML systems into productised value with measurable ROI
• Fluency in modern data stacks: you don't need to build them, but you need to understand what they enable and how to prioritise investment (e.g. Kafka, Spark, Flink, Airflow, Dagster, Lakehouse/Warehouse patterns, MLOps)
• Demonstrated ability to define and own a data and AI product roadmap with clear business outcomes
• Strong command of modern product toolkits: continuous discovery, outcome-focused roadmaps, OKRs, and fast validation cycles
• Proven experience creating cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and senior leadership
• Experience building and scaling inclusive, high-performing product or data teams

• Upvest has highly capable data and analytics teams ready to be unlocked
• Your mission is to give them the product leadership, direction, and strategic clarity they need to do their best work
• You will define the operating model for the Data & AI product function — setting standards for discovery, delivery, and stakeholder alignment across Engineering, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Product
• You will be a builder and a multiplier: attracting great talent, coaching your team, and creating a culture of ownership and high standards
• You will be the voice of data and AI in product and engineering leadership translating a technical vision into a clear, executable strategy that earns trust across the organisation and with our executive team
• Significant impact & strategic influence:
  End-to-end ownership of the Data & AI product function, directly shaping our product roadmap and business strategy. A seat at the table with engineering and product leadership
• Autonomy coupled with inspirational leadership:
  When we say empowered teams we mean it. In this role you will fully own product success with your teams — with your manager and senior leadership ready to support you at all times
• Product Engineering culture:
  Teams are working together guided by joint OKRs and a clear roadmap. Collaborate closely with your engineering counterparts to deliver client value in a decoupled and dynamic manner
• An exceptional team:
  Upvest is one of a kind when it comes to combining impactful work with a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We have established strong practices around feedback, team health and social events resulting in consistently high eNPS
• Continuous learning:
  The complex yet fascinating field of investments, building an API product on a state-of-the-art tech stack, and working with the most relevant fintechs and financial institutions provide for an incredibly rewarding learning experience