VP Data (f / m / d)

re-cap; Torrejón de Ardoz; A distancia; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative firm is seeking a VP of Data to spearhead their data strategy and enhance funding products. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of data-driven solutions that empower clients and streamline financial operations. With a focus on machine learning and analytics, you will collaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver cutting-edge applications. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of fintech in a dynamic startup environment, where your insights will drive impactful decisions and foster a culture of data-driven excellence. Join a team that values trust, creativity, and growth, and make your mark in the financial technology landscape.

Servicios

Stock options

Development opportunities

Latest tech equipment

Flexible working hours

25 vacation days

Team building events

Workation opportunities

International health insurance

1password family membership

Monthly budget for benefits

Formación

• 8+ years in data management, analytics, or data science.
• 4+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in SQL and Python with machine learning expertise.

Responsabilidades

• Lead data strategy and product development for funding solutions.
• Implement machine learning models to enhance financial operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions.

Conocimientos

Data Management

Data Analytics

Data Science

SQL

Python

Machine Learning

Data Governance

Compliance (GDPR)

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or related field

Master's Degree in Data Science or related field

Herramientas

DuckDB

Parquet

dbt

Descripción del empleo

remote - Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, Portugal, Slovakia or Austria

About us

We are a product- and tech-driven company founded by experienced fintech entrepreneurs. Supported by Tier 1 venture capital investors behind companies like Stripe, Monday.com, Sennder, and Sorare, we’re reshaping financial management.

Our platform empowers businesses and investors to make smarter, data-driven decisions. By integrating funding and financial operations into a unified capital operating system, we enable a seamless, data-driven approach to decision-making.

Our values

We value flat hierarchies, full ownership and responsibility. Trust and open, honest communication are crucial to us, as it makes everything else easier. We work together and grow as a team.

Focus on Execution : We love and live off great ideas, but to create value we need to focus on execution.

Don’t Fear Failure : We know that failure is an innate part of learning and success, so we value these experiences and take them as opportunities to try again and get better.

Trust Your Team : We trust our peers to do their best to achieve our shared goals, support each other and share their feedback so we can all grow and develop.

What will you do

As the VP of Data, you will lead the data strategy to enhance our funding products and SaaS applications. You will harness data to drive our product innovation and improve client outcomes.

Your contribution to our success

In this role, you will…

• Data Strategy Development : Define and implement a data strategy aligned with re : cap's mission to provide cutting-edge funding solutions and automate financial operations.
• Data Product Development : Build data products that are tightly integrated into our customer-facing applications together with our Engineering team.
• Machine Learning and AI Implementation : Manage the development and deployment of machine learning models and AI solutions to automate financial operations for our customers and generate insights.
• Data Governance and Quality : Improve data quality processes and establish robust data governance frameworks to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with financial regulations.
• Strategic Guidance : Provide strategic guidance to founders and board members on data-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and market opportunities.
• Stakeholder Management : Engage with key stakeholders across the organization to understand their data needs and ensure that data initiatives support their objectives.
• Team Leadership : Lead our teams of data engineers, data scientists, and financial data specialists to derive actionable insights that enhance product offerings and customer experiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with our Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to integrate data solutions into our SaaS platform and funding products.

Who we are looking for

You have 8+ years of experience in data management, analytics or data science roles, with a focus on fintech or SaaS.

You have 4+ years of leadership experience, preferably in a fast-growing environment, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making & scaling data teams.

You are proficient in data analytics with SQL and Python, with experience in DuckDB and Parquet being a plus.

You have expertise in machine learning frameworks and know how to bring ML applications into production.

You can structure and optimize processes to measure and continuously enhance data quality and machine learning pipelines.

You have deep experience with modern data stack architectures, including :

Transformation : dbt.

You understand data architectures that can handle high-volume data pipelines and analytics.

You can translate complex data findings into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

You think strategically about data-driven financial solutions and SaaS applications.

You have a good understanding of the fintech landscape, with particular experience with funding solutions and SaaS being a plus.

You are familiar with compliance considerations related to financial data and GDPR.

You focus on driving business success through data initiatives.

You are innovative and forward-thinking, with a passion for leveraging technology to enhance financial insight.

You have a collaborative mindset and thrive in a dynamic startup environment.

You are fluent in English; German is a plus.

You have a valid EU work permit and reside within the EU. re : cap does not offer visa or relocation support at the moment.

What you can expect

• Remote first : Our team is located all over Germany and Europe, with the flexibility of 100% home office. However, if you are in Berlin you are more than welcome to come around the office and maybe even bring your furry friend.
• Stock options : Every employee receives stocks, because our success is also your success.
• Development opportunities : Because we care about your growth, we have regular feedback talks as well as set paths for the development of each employee.
• The latest tech equipment : Every new team member receives an Apple MacBook Air to guarantee smooth productivity.
• Flexibility : We offer flexible working hours and value asynchronous communication as well. On top, we offer 25 vacation days.
• Team building : Meet the team in person on-site, get a buddy to fully integrate into the company and join other team events.
• Workation : Experience the blend of work and leisure with our worldwide new benefit catering to your work-away-from-home needs.
• International health insurance for business trips and workation : We prioritize your well-being and guarantee you comprehensive insurance cover, no matter where your travels take you.
• We care about security : You will receive a 1password family membership.
• Choice : You get a monthly budget to finance a benefit of your choice.

Even if not all of these points fit 100%, we encourage you to apply! We hire also for attitude, not just for knowledge and are looking forward to hearing from you soon.

What comes after you apply?

• Application Review
• Get to know re : cap
• Case study / Take home Assignment (depending on the position)
• Role-specific Interview
• Get to know the team
• Offer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where we provide equal opportunities regardless of age, gender identity, disability status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion. Therefore we encourage you to apply as all qualified applications will be taken into consideration.