
About 9fin
AI-driven insights for finance professionals
Key Highlights
- Raised $88.6 million in Series A funding
- Headquartered in the City of London, UK
- Serves leading banks, hedge funds, and asset managers
- Offers 22 weeks full pay maternity and 12 weeks paternity leave
9fin is a data and analytics platform tailored for leveraged finance professionals, enabling them to extract key financial data from complex documents using advanced AI and computer vision tools. Headquartered in the City of London, 9fin serves leading banks, hedge funds, and asset managers globally...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy 22 weeks of full pay maternity leave, 12 weeks of full pay paternity leave, and a generous learning and development budget. The compan...
🌟 Culture
9fin fosters a culture of innovation by leveraging AI to automate manual tasks in finance, allowing employees to focus on strategic decision-making. T...
Overview
9fin is seeking a Director of Data to lead their data strategy and operations. You'll oversee a large team to ensure accurate data ingestion and drive business advantage through data. This role requires finance expertise and strong leadership skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a commercially minded data leader with a strong background in finance and a proven ability to set and execute data strategies. With experience leading large teams, you understand the importance of data in driving business decisions and are passionate about transforming complex market data into actionable insights. You thrive in an inclusive workplace where diversity fosters creativity and productivity, and you are committed to helping everyone reach their full potential.
You have a track record of building and scaling operations teams, ensuring that data is not only collected but also delivered in a timely and accurate manner. Your leadership style encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing your team to excel in a fast-paced environment. You are excited about the opportunity to influence the direction of a maturing data function and are eager to make a significant impact on the organization.
Desirable
Experience in debt capital markets or a similar financial sector would be advantageous, as would familiarity with data operations and strategy development. You are comfortable navigating complex data landscapes and have a keen understanding of the challenges faced in the industry.
What you'll do
As the Director of Data at 9fin, you will own the data strategy and operations, leading a team of over 150 professionals dedicated to ensuring that accurate and timely information is ingested into the platform. You will define what data is collected, why it matters, and how it is delivered, playing a critical role in shaping the future of the company's data function. Your strategic vision will guide the team in executing their objectives, ultimately driving business advantage for clients.
You will collaborate closely with other departments to ensure that data initiatives align with overall business goals. This includes working with product teams to enhance the platform's capabilities and ensuring that the data operations team is equipped to handle the scale of data required by clients. You will also be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging innovative approaches to data management and analysis.
Your role will involve regular communication with stakeholders to report on progress and gather feedback, ensuring that the data strategy remains aligned with client needs and market trends. You will also be tasked with mentoring and developing team members, helping them to grow in their roles and contribute to the organization's success.
What we offer
At 9fin, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that is transforming the debt capital markets through innovative technology. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse teams can thrive. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the industry and help shape the future of data in finance. Competitive compensation and benefits will be provided, reflecting the importance of this leadership role within the company.
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