Head of Data Management

Octus • New York, NY

122d

About The Position

Octus is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee its global Data Operations & Strategy team. This role is responsible for designing and executing a scalable data strategy that supports Octus's high-growth financial data business. The leader will drive the evolution of data ingestion and processing capabilities-leveraging both public data and primary research-to enhance data quality, governance, and delivery. As a key member of Octus's Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this individual will spearhead enterprise-wide data initiatives, implement global governance standards, and collaborate closely with technology partners to introduce innovative, tech-driven efficiencies, including AI and data science methodologies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant data operations and governance leadership experience in global, high-growth companies with financial data products.
• Proven track record of building, managing, and developing full-cycle (data sourcing through client delivery) data operations strategies, programs, and teams at scale.
• Familiarity with cutting-edge methods to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scale in data operations and governance, including data science and AI methods.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and successfully managing mission-critical data processes and initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in driving change and building consensus with peers and senior stakeholders in a global, highly matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for leading the global data operations and strategy team
• Develop data strategies to evolve the data ingestions and processing methodology, enabling Octus to ingest public data as well as primary research from internal teams.
• Scale the data operations and governance functions, improving the accuracy, completeness, accessibility, and overall integrity of the financial data products that drive Octus's high-growth data business.
• Focus on strategic enterprise initiatives, improving the status quo with data operations, governance and management frameworks.
• Design, implement, and enforce global data governance standards and best practices, implementing best-in-class data governance methodologies.
• Develop data dictionaries, tools, methods, and metrics to uphold standards for timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, transparency, and digital distribution.
• Partner with Octus's Technology teams to ensure proper configuration and definition of data sets. Collaborate on technology-driven solutions - including data-science methods and generative AI -- to enhance data operations efficiency and accuracy.
• Operate as a critical member of Octus's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and contribute to strategic enterprise initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits
• Matched 401k and pension plans
• PTO
• Generous parental leave
• Gym subsidies
• Educational reimbursements for career development
• Recognition programs
• Pet-friendly offices (US only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees