At TekRek, we're hiring on behalf of a purpose-driven organization in the financial technology space. This enterprise is leading transformational work that e-commerce and finance into one unified vision—using data to deliver real-world impact across Canada.

As Director of Data Analytics, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise data strategy and fostering a culture of self-service analytics, strong governance, and data-enabled decision-making. You'll lead a central data function and work closely with senior leadership to unlock the full potential of data across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and execute a company-wide data strategy aligned with long-term business goals.
• Lead and grow a high-impact data team spanning data engineering, analytics, and governance.
• Drive the delivery of data programs and ensure integration across business functions.
• Promote data democratization through scalable, secure self-service platforms.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and privacy regulations, particularly in regulated sectors.
• Serve as a thought leader in data strategy, tools, and best practices—internally and externally.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to embed data into all areas of the business.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in data leadership, strategy, or analytics roles.
• 5+ years managing cross-functional data teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Proven success delivering enterprise data strategies that drive measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of data governance, engineering, analytics, and BI ecosystems.
• Deep knowledge of data privacy and compliance frameworks (preferably in financial technology space)
• Excellent communicator, collaborator, and influencer—comfortable engaging at the C-level.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's or MBA preferred.