Data Lead - India

Role: Data Lead Team: Data & Analytics Location: Remote working (India) We are currently a remote-first business, but hybrid working may be an option in the future. Salary: Up to INR ₹50–₹60 LPA depending on experience, plus generous ESOPs Hours: Full-Time 40 hours per week You will need to be available for work during UK office hours 09:00 AM - 17:30 pm i.e. 01:30 PM - 10:00 PM IST Please note All communication regarding your application should go through the official application channels or our company careers page. Contacting Vestd employees via email, personal social media, or other informal routes is not appropriate. We also have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment or abuse directed at our team. Candidates who do not respect these boundaries may be disqualified from the recruitment process and, in serious cases, barred from applying in future. About Vestd Vestd is a leading sharetech platform for equity management - shares schemes, fund raising, company secretarial and much more. Our regulated platform makes light work of all of the most popular and tax-efficient share scheme types, empowering businesses to attract and retain their talent. Our powerful software also helps investors, and founders seeking investment. Vestd was founded by Ifty Nasir, who lives and breathes our mission. Vestd’s big moonshot aim is to see one billion people worldwide invested in the companies they work hard to grow by 2030. We are all about inclusion and fairness for our customers and our team. Vestd is also a B Corp-certified company, which means we’re committed to balancing profit with purpose. We care about our people, our customers, and the wider world – and we hold ourselves to the highest social and environmental standards. If you’d like to learn more about Vestd, check out this short video from our founder, Ifty. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at Vestd At Vestd, we prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion, so we write about it here rather than at the end of the job advertisement. We’re committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and diverse team. Trust is one of our core values; with that comes a commitment to fairness and transparency. We want to be open about our EDI efforts. Research shows that while men are likely to apply when they meet 60% of a job’s requirements, women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply only when they meet every criterion. We understand the value of transferable skills and the unique perspectives that diversity brings. That’s why we encourage applications from candidates with unique strengths and experiences. If you need any adjustments or support with your application, please let us know in your application or throughout the process. The role We are looking for individuals who are not only passionate about our mission but also comfortable and confident using cutting-edge technologies and AI tools to streamline processes, drive innovation, and contribute to the growth of Vestd. As our Data Lead, you will shape the strategic direction of our data function and bring best-practice expertise across Power BI, data warehousing, and modern reporting. You’ll operate as an experienced data generalist, someone who can guide, architect, build, and deliver end-to-end data solutions while working hands-on and independently. The primary responsibilities of this role We cannot provide an exhaustive list of duties; additional duties will arise, but the following will be core elements of this role: Lead data projects from scoping to delivery, ensuring clear direction, prioritisation, and timely execution Work closely with business stakeholders to understand analytical needs and translate them into high-impact data products Create robust Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models that deliver actionable insights across the business Build, maintain, and optimise end-to-end data pipelines and systems that collect, combine, process, and deliver data Own and drive best practice across data architecture, modelling, governance, and documentation Act as the internal subject-matter expert for Power BI and data warehousing, providing guidance to the wider organisation Proactively identify opportunities to improve data quality, data accessibility, and data-driven decision-making Essential elements for this role These are the skills and qualifications we consider important for this role: 8–10 years of professional experience working across data analytics, BI, engineering, or similar hybrid roles Strong, hands-on experience with Power BI (data modelling, DAX, visualisation best practice) Experience designing and maintaining data warehouse structures and ETL/ELT pipelines Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable data solutions Comfortable working independently and providing technical leadership where needed Experience setting standards and promoting best practice across data processes Impeccable attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy An ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing You must be comfortable with working in a fully remote environment Nice to have These will help you stand out from the pack: Experience working as a data generalist in a startup or scaleup Familiarity with modern cloud data tools (Amazon Redshift, Azure, SQL-based warehouses, or similar) Knowledge of shares, equity, or financial data models Experience working in a distributed or remote team Exposure to AI-powered data tooling and automation Startup/scaleup experience Knowledge of shares and share schemes Experience working in a remote-first team Culture fit What makes Vestd folk collaborative, adaptable, and eager to grow? Thrives in a startup environment, ready to tackle diverse challenges with enthusiasm Adaptable - open to taking on responsibilities beyond the defined role as needed Passionate about contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement Embraces technology to improve processes and drive efficiency While the above describes the core responsibilities, this role may from time to time involve tasks beyond this list — as needed to respond to evolving business needs. What you can expect Our culture is our backbone (BreatheHR named us one of the ‘Top 3 Companies in the UK for Company Culture’), and we take team happiness seriously. Vestd strives to be as principled as possible. We’re all about Goal 8 of the United Nations ‘Sustainable Development Goals . This goal is about ‘Decent work and economic growth,’ and we consider it both with our external activities and internal workings. We’ll do everything we can to help you grow in your role. In return, you’ll want to learn all about our industry and do all you can to help us continue leading it. Vestd is remote-first, so in return for your commitment, diligence, and productivity, you’ll have a lot of autonomy during your working day. Some roles demand office hours (to fit our customers’ schedules), but we are committed to offering flexibility where possible. Happy employees make for happy customers, as demonstrated in our five-star reviews . Vestd’s excellence has also been recognised by The Europas, The Fintech Awards London, The Hustle Awards, TechRound, and BusinessCloud’s Fintech50. See more about our awards here . This could be the perfect opportunity if you’re an autonomous, self-driven individual passionate about contributing to a meaningful mission and value being part of a supportive, close-knit team. Why work at Vestd? Vestd is a great place to work. Don’t just take our word for it - take a look at the award-winning suite of benefits that you can look forward to as one of our folk: This job is remote-first, although attendance is required twice yearly at our in-person get-togethers A flexible environment to help you achieve the best work/life balance An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), of course! (After the qualifying period) Monthly recognition scheme, where we celebrate our folk Support with home working equipment* A personal training and development budget to keep your career and professional growth on track Private medical insurance (after the qualifying period) Team retreats are held twice a year. They can include an overnight stay and focus on fun and team cohesion Great team ethos, connect through regular team and company socials 25 days annual leave plus one extra day per year of service (up to five days) We’re looking for somebody with initiative who can focus on the business and their personal growth path. This is a great time to join our team, and it would be a superb role for the right person. *At Vestd we provide our folk with the hardware and software required to support them in their role. As a remote-first business, we expect anyone applying for a job to have a suitable, quiet working space. You must have an appropriate desk/table and chair, with a reliable internet connection. Our application process We are accepting rolling applications for this role with no fixed end date - if you are interested in joining the Vestd folk, please apply when you can. We will respond to every applicant, but we may only screen some candidates depending on the number of applications received. We ask unsuccessful candidates who have been interviewed to wait six months before reapplying. Our recruitment pipeline has a few stages, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn about Vestd as we take the time to find someone who is the best fit for the role. We aim to complete the selection process as efficiently as possible, and we are committed to making our candidate experience as inclusive as we can, so please get in touch with us if you require any information or support during the application process or need to ask for any adjustments. A typical selection process might be: Apply online 20-minute screening call 45-minute interview with the hiring manager and team member Task-based assignment 45-minute team cultural interview 30-minute interview with the CEO Please note that we record our interviews. These recordings are only viewed by the hiring team and once a role is filled, all recordings are deleted. We do not share any candidate information with anyone outside of Vestd at any time. We are excited to receive your application. When a role is filled, we will contact all other applicants to let them know. This job is based within India. You must be primarily India-based and eligible to work in the country.