Chief Data

FundPark is a fintech platform specialising in financing solutions for e‑Commerce SME businesses. We believe that they are the backbone of the economy as they drive innovation and competition, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth. Unfortunately, traditional financial institutions often fail to serve their unique needs, leaving them without access to the working capital they need to grow and succeed. At FundPark, we're here to change that. Powered by our proprietary credit model, cutting‑edge technology, and real‑time data, we provide efficient, effective, and flexible funding solutions specifically designed for e‑Commerce SMEs to grow their businesses and take advantage of new opportunities as they arise. Our loan disbursement has already crossed US$5 billion empowering over 32,000 cross‑border eCommerce SMEs trading with over 36 markets. About the Role: FundPark is seeking a visionary Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) to spearhead our next chapter of innovation through data. As we scale our fintech ecosystem, data is not just a function — it’s a cornerstone of our strategy. This newly created executive role will serve as the architect of FundPark’s data‑first transformation, responsible for building a world‑class data foundation that powers every decision, product, and insight across the company. The CDAO will report directly to our Chief Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff and sit at the intersection of strategy, technology, and business. You’ll lead cross‑functional efforts spanning Data Governance, Infrastructure, and Analytics, and turn data into an engine of innovation, compliance, and competitive advantage. This is a rare opportunity to shape the data culture, capabilities, and architecture of a fast‑scaling fintech platform, which has empowered a vast network of merchants and achieved significant loan disbursements. You will play a crucial role in guiding our ambitious product roadmap and driving innovation in this dynamic environment. The Opportunity: If you join us, you will: Be the first executive leader of data at FundPark, building the strategy, team, and systems from the ground up. Lead a data transformation across borders — enabling smarter decisions, faster operations, and predictive capabilities. Own the future of how data fuels fintech, AI, and eCommerce, from compliance and integrity to intelligence and automation. Bridge business and tech — you’ll sit at the executive table while also deeply embedded with Information, Product, and Risk teams. Together, we can: Turn data into our most scalable asset, powering everything from credit underwriting to fraud detection, product enhancements, and merchant insights. Build a secure, compliant, and ethical data environment, ready for the next wave of AI‑native fintech. Empower every FundPark team to be data‑driven, from internal dashboards to merchant‑facing analytics and beyond. What You’ll Do: Serve on the executive team, drive data strategy aligned with FundPark’s purpose, and provide visibility to all stakeholders. Act as the chief evangelist for data — shaping culture, setting vision, and ensuring data is central to every conversation. Data Governance Build and lead our enterprise‑wide data governance framework, including policies, standards, and stewardship models. Ensure regulatory and privacy compliance across all jurisdictions (e.g. GDPR, PIPL, financial regulations). Define and enforce data quality and ethical usage standards, especially as we scale AI/ML across products and credit models. Data Infrastructure Architect and oversee modern, scalable, and cloud‑native data infrastructure. Lead the end‑to‑end data lifecycle: ingestion, storage, transformation, access, and monitoring. Evaluate and implement new tools to drive performance, security, and cost efficiency across our data stack. Manage external data platforms and vendors, ensuring alignment with growth, reliability, and compliance needs. Analytics & AI Enablement Build and execute a robust enterprise analytics strategy — from business intelligence to advanced ML‑driven insights. Empower teams with self‑service data tools, promoting democratization of insights and real‑time decision‑making. Drive the development of predictive models that enhance underwriting, fraud detection, customer segmentation, and operational efficiency. Translate complex data into clear narratives and actionable outcomes for executive stakeholders. Data + Strategy DNA: You’re not just a data leader — you’re a business builder who sees data as a lever for growth, innovation, and resilience. Technical fluency: Deep understanding of modern data architectures, governance frameworks, and cloud‑native platforms. Regulatory expertise: Proven ability to lead data governance and compliance in highly regulated environments (financial services, fintech, etc.). Analytical leadership: Track record in building and scaling analytics teams that deliver measurable business impact. Executive presence: Able to influence at all levels, from boardroom strategy to engineering roadmap reviews. Cross‑functional builder: Comfortable working across product, risk, compliance, and engineering to align vision with action. Start‑up mindset: Bias for action, thrives in ambiguity, and ready to build before scaling. You’ll Thrive Here If You Have: 10+ years of experience in data leadership roles, with at least 3 years in executive, C‑level, or VP‑level capacity. A successful track record of building data governance, infrastructure, and analytics capabilities, preferably in fintech environments. First‑hand experience with AI/ML product integration. Deep understanding of data privacy laws, regulatory frameworks, and enterprise data risk management. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate data into business value and influence across stakeholders. Why FundPark: Join a high‑growth fintech that has successfully provided significant funding to a large network of shops — and we’re just getting started. Be part of a purpose‑driven team reshaping how eCommerce merchants access working capital and insights. Work in a scale‑up with a start‑up soul — where your leadership shapes the future, not just the function. #J-18808-Ljbffr