VP, Data - fundingcircle

WE’RE ON A MISSION TO BACK THE UK’S SMALL BUSINESSES LIKE NO ONE ELSE 🚀

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.

At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.

We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.

The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters!

[Read our Impact Report https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact] | [See our Trustpilot https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com]

THE ROLE

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📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 2 days in the office | 💰 Competitive Salary +

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

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We are seeking an established Data Executive who thrives on solving complex technical and organisational challenges in a high-growth environment.

• Able to create a compelling vision for all matters data and to engage across organisational domains to secure support and commitment to that vision – driving innovation and technology and culture change
• Demonstrated success directing multi-disciplinary data functions (engineering, platform, and product) in scaled businesses. You possess the confidence and operational maturity to lead from day one.
• Expertise in modern cloud data stacks, platform architecture, and modernising legacy infrastructures (specifically AWS and Snowflake environments)
• A strong background in developing and executing enterprise data strategies, leading large-scale modernisation initiatives, and establishing robust governance frameworks
• Exceptional capability to articulate technical concepts into clear, commercial language that aligns diverse groups of technical and business stakeholders
• Prior experience in credit, lending, or regulated financial environments where data directly impacts risk, underwriting, and operations is advantageous

We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.