Head of Data

In 2018, Bitvavo launched the first version of its digital assets trading platform, to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible for everyone.

In two years' time, Bitvavo has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe, with over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets a year.

Our team, located in Amsterdam, is looking for self-driven, talented people who can help make digital assets available for everyone.

About the Opportunity

The Head of Data will be responsible for leading and scaling the Data organisation, setting the data strategy, and ensuring that data, analytics, and insights are core enablers of business decision-making across the company. This role owns the end-to-end data function, from data infrastructure and analytics to metrics, modelling, and business insights, and partners closely with senior leadership to drive impact at scale.

This role requires strong people leadership, deep technical understanding of modern data systems, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, scale-up environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Data Strategy & Execution

  • Define and execute the company’s data strategy, covering analytics, data modelling, metrics, experimentation, and data infrastructure, aligned with business objectives.

  • Establish clear data principles, standards, and best practices to ensure high data quality, reliability, and usability across the organisation.

  • Drive the evolution of the data platform to support scale, performance, and growing analytical complexity.

• Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, grow, and develop a high-performing Data organisation of ~25 people, including Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Data Analysts, Scientists, and related roles.

  • Build strong managers and senior ICs, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Recruit, hire, and onboard top talent as the organisation scales.

• Business Impact & Metrics

  • Own the company’s metrics and KPI framework, ensuring consistent definitions, governance, and alignment across teams.

  • Partner with Product, Engineering, Finance, Risk, Operations, Marketing and Commercial teams to translate business questions into robust analytical solutions.

  • Enable data-informed decision-making at all levels of the organisation, from operational teams to executive leadership.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Act as a trusted partner and advisor to senior leaders and department heads.

  • Clearly communicate insights, trade-offs, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Balance short-term business needs with long-term platform and organisational health.

  • Improve data literacy across the company and establish a shared data vocabulary to enable more efficient, aligned decision-making

What We Look For

• 10+ years of experience in data-related roles, with 3+ years in a senior leadership or management position.

• Proven experience leading and scaling data teams in a startup or high-growth environment.

• Deep understanding of modern data ecosystems, including: Analytics and BI Data modelling and metrics design Data infrastructure and pipelines

• Strong intuition for what “good” looks like in data quality, metrics, and decision support.

• Ability to engage deeply with technical discussions without needing to be hands-on day-to-day.

• Strong business mindset, with experience translating business goals into measurable outcomes and KPIs.

• Experience in FinTech, B2C, exchanges, or financial services environments.

• Ability to work autonomously and proactively drive strategy and execution.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a bias toward impact.

At Bitvavo, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, foster creativity, and lead to better outcomes. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or any other characteristic. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates your unique contributions.

Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.

What We Offer

At Bitvavo, we believe in attracting, motivating and retaining talented people through market-competitive offerings that go beyond compensation alone. To learn more about our total rewards package and the benefits we offer, visit our Life at Bitvavo page.