Head of Data Products

YCharts•Chicago, IL

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Head of Data Products will drive the strategic direction, execution, and ongoing management of our data products and strategy. This leader will oversee how data is sourced, structured, governed, delivered, and leveraged across products and client workflows. The role includes responsibility for third-party data partnerships, internally derived datasets, data architecture coordination, and delivering market-ready data offerings.

Requirements

Demonstrated success leading data or data-adjacent product teams.
Hands-on experience evaluating and integrating third-party financial datasets.
Experience working with financial data delivery methods (API, FTP/SFTP, data warehouses, vendor MCPs).
Proven ability to create or refine derived analytics (metrics, portfolios, scoring frameworks, calculations, etc.).
Strong collaboration skills with Engineering teams.
Financial data domains: Equities, Funds, Financial Statements, Fixed Income, Indexes, Portfolios, Economic data, Private Markets, Alternatives.
Understanding of core database concepts and modern data platforms.
Familiarity with the financial data provider landscape (e.g. S&P, Morningstar, LSEG, MSCI, ICE, Nasdaq, EDI).
10+ years of experience in financial data, analytics, investment research, or related fields.
3+ years of leadership or team management experience.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the company's forward-looking data strategy.
Lead evaluation, negotiation, and management of third-party data licensing relationships.
Oversee data acquisition, normalization, quality assurance, and governance processes.
Develop and maintain data products, including feeds, APIs, derived calculations, scores, and analytics.
Partner with Engineering teams to build scalable data infrastructure and pipelines.
Own client-facing data integration capabilities, including imports, uploads, and external system connectivity.
Manage and grow the Data Products team by developing talent and driving accountability.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) match to support your financial future.
Opportunities for internal mobility and cross-functional collaboration.
Flexible time off, vacation days, sick days, and a celebration day.
Paid parental leave to support work-life balance.
Professional development stipend to help you grow in your career.
Hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work both in-office and remotely.
Summer hours so you can enjoy more sunshine.
A generous holiday schedule with company paid holidays that give you planned and meaningful rest throughout the year.
Recognition programs to celebrate contributions and milestones.
Modern, centrally located offices stocked with premium snacks, coffee, beverages and weekly lunch credits to fuel your day.
Regular team events, celebrations, and company-wide gatherings that keep our culture connected and collaborative.