Associate Director of Data Access & Integration

Who We Are

Derivative Path empowers institutions across the capital markets with innovative, AI‑driven technology and expert advisory solutions. Our award‑winning cloud platform supports banks, credit unions, private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, and insurance companies in managing interest rate, FX, and commodity risks, optimizing hedging strategies, and streamlining cross‑border payments. With a client base spanning over 250 financial institutions and leading private equity firms, we deliver scalable solutions that enhance risk management and drive operational performance.

Through strategic partnerships with Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, FNBO, Q2, and Jack Henry, we provide best‑in‑class capabilities to help clients achieve their financial objectives in an ever‑evolving market. With a team of seasoned professionals comprised of decades of industry experience, Derivative Path offers a flexible, hybrid work environment to its 125+ employees with the ability to work remotely and from one of four offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Manila.

The Company is dedicated to building a diverse environment and has an unwavering commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all employees.

Are you passionate about building the infrastructure that makes data accessible, reliable, and actionable? At Derivative Path, our data access capabilities empower clients and internal teams to extract, integrate, and leverage financial data at scale.

As Associate Director of Data Access & Integration, you’ll lead the team responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects our SaaS platform with external systems. You’ll own the API portal, data extraction tools, and integration frameworks that enable clients to leverage our platform data in their own environments.

You’ll manage a team of data engineers and integration specialists, ensuring they deliver secure, scalable, and developer‑friendly solutions that meet enterprise‑grade standards.

• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers and integration specialists focused on API development, data extraction, and client‑facing integrations
• Own the roadmap and execution for our API portal, including developer experience, documentation, authentication, monitoring, and performance optimization
• Design and implement robust data extraction frameworks and APIs (RESTful, webhooks, batch) that enable clients to integrate securely and efficiently
• Establish and enforce API governance standards, versioning strategies, and security protocols in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Partner with product, client success, and data architecture teams to translate integration requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Monitor usage patterns and adoption metrics to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decisions

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, API development, or integration architecture, with 2+ years managing technical teams
• Proven experience building and scaling API programs in SaaS or financial services environments
• Strong expertise in RESTful API design, authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, JWT), and API management platforms (Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management)
• Proficiency in building data extraction pipelines using SQL, Python, and modern ETL frameworks
• Deep understanding of cloud‑native architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and security best practices
• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and business stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience

Canada

• Competitive bonus, base salary, and equity compensation
• 23 days of PTO
• Fully remote
• RRSP contribution at 3%
• Competitive health benefits
• Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, contribution, and a generous paid time off policy

The expected salary for this position is $130K to $160K CAD and is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity. We will consider your skills, experience, and location when determining your pay.

Derivative Path is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.