Director of Engineering, Client Analytics

Director of Engineering, Client Analytics & Experience

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New York, NY

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• Lead and mentor a high‑performing engineering team dedicated to delivering world‑class client reporting, data visualization, and interactive analytics experiences.
• Drive the strategic vision for client‑facing data products, ensuring that complex investment data is presented with clarity, speed, and relevance to business decision‑makers.
• Lead the engineering strategy for integrating Generative AI and Agentic solutions to redefine how clients interact with data (e.g., conversational analytics, autonomous reporting agents).
• Foster a culture of product excellence and user‑centric innovation, bridging the gap between data engineering and the final user experience.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Product, UX, Client Services) to define the next generation of investment reporting and contribute to the Client Experience roadmap.
• Champion the development of modern reporting architectures that support high‑concurrency dashboarding, near‑real‑time insights, and seamless AI‑driven interactions.
• Present product strategies and experience‑led insights to executive leadership, ensuring clarity on how technology assets drive client value and retention.

• 20+ years of engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on leadership within the Fin Tech sector, specifically in Client Reporting, Analytics Platforms, or Investment Intelligence.
• 10+ years of proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role, demonstrating strong strategic vision regarding Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, and User Experience.
• Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying client‑facing Generative AI solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) with expertise in serving data to clients at scale (e.g., high‑performance BI tools, custom visualization layers, API‑first reporting).
• Proficiency in reporting frameworks, SQL, and Python, with experience designing end‑to‑end analytics pipelines from the data warehouse to the user interface.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to translate complex technical challenges into compelling client‑centric narratives for executive stakeholders.

• Experience in both Fin Tech and Big Tech environments, with a strong understanding of investment management at scale.
• A proven track record of driving engineering excellence through effective team processes and innovative solutions.
• Some experience with a focus on Agentic workflows that enhance user decision‑making.

Director

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development