Chief data officer - data manager informatique (H/F) (IT)

We build technology that removes barriers blocking talent from opportunity, combining the latest advancements in AI with human judgment.
Through our sister company, Passage Funding, we provide financing for international students.
We reinvest a portion of our profits to support those cut off from education - including our Afghan program.
We build AI that turns paperwork into decisions, and decisions into real outcomes.
We are looking for a Director of Data to build and own the data foundation at Passage.
You will design the systems that turn our operational data into reliable infrastructure the entire company can trust.
You are both a technical builder and a strategic thinker. You enjoy designing data systems from the ground up, turning messy operational data into structured platforms that enable better decisions across the business.
You will design the company’s data architecture, build pipelines and analytical models, and create the metrics that guide how Passage operates.
We are looking for someone excited to build the data brain of the company , establish best practices, and eventually help grow the data team as Passage scales.

Build the data foundation
Design and own the analytics layer of Passage’s data platform
Develop scalable data models and transformation layers that power analytics across the company
Build dashboards and analytical frameworks used by leadership to evaluate performance and make business decisions
Work with data engineering to ensure reliable pipelines and data availability
Unify data across growth, product, lending, finance, and operations into a consistent analytics layer
Establish standards for data quality, monitoring, and metric governance
Build dashboards used by leadership to monitor lending, product, and operational performance
Analyze loan portfolio performance, borrower behavior, underwriting outcomes, and operational workflows
Help teams adopt a data-driven approach to decision-making
Shape Passage’s data strategy
Define the long-term architecture of Passage’s data platform
Lay the foundation for the future data team, including tooling and infrastructure

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, statistics, mathematics, or a related technical field

• 6–10 years of experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, or advanced analytics roles
• Deep expertise in SQL and experience working with large operational datasets
• Experience designing and maintaining data warehouses and analytical data models
• Strong experience building data pipelines and transformation workflows
• Proficiency in Python for data processing and analysis
• Experience working in fintech, lending, financial services, or international education

Experience with GraphQL-based systems or API-driven data pipelines
Experience with Metabase or other BI tools for dashboards and operational reporting
Experience building a data platform from scratch at a startup
Experience mentoring analysts or helping build a data function

Passage operates with an in-office working model.
Candidates must be based in Toronto or open to relocating and working five days per week in our Toronto office.

We are building a company designed to expand access to life-changing opportunities around the world.
If you are excited about building systems, solving complex problems, and shaping how a company makes decisions, we would love to meet you.
Note: Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.
C$150K to C$200K + Offers Equity