Full Job Description
As Product Director, Funding, you will bring deep expertise in the Canadian payments industry to define, lead, and drive the strategy, execution and development of a critical line of business for FCT. The mandate is to design, define and build funding and secure-payments products, including net new products from the ground up. The role involves managing the full product lifecycle.
HERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:
• Develop vision, strategies and objectives that meet the overall goals of Funding solutions
• Translate ideas into concrete strategies, product requirements and/or processes.
• Lead the development of new business opportunities, managing the end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery through delivery and ongoing iteration
• Collaborate with the IT Product Development team to define vision, prioritize work, and support delivery through daily active participation
• Lead product demos with customers to capture feedback and drive a continuous feedback loop into the delivery team
• Leverage data and insights to drive decision-making, prioritize work, and continuously improve product outcomes
• Grow existing products by managing/building/supporting sales and marketing development, product enhancements, and customer experience enhancements.
• Champion your business and products across FCT. Build relationships with internal partners and provide guidance to them as they support the businesses in achieving business goals.
• Continually increase your expertise though analysis of key metrics; discussions with internal and external stakeholders, competitive analysis.
• Manage day-to-day situations, challenges, and opportunities on the Funding businesses.
• Actively participate in annual strategic planning, as well as ongoing tracking/adjustments to business plans. On an ongoing basis you will identify opportunities/risks as well as recommend ideas and solutions.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• At least 7 years’ experience in the Canadian payment industry including meaningful understanding of ISO requirements, open banking
• Proven capability with new product development from strategy to execution
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to leverage AI tools for rapid prototyping of high-fidelity, functional applications
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding fast paced environment.
• Ability to analyze and apply data to develop insights and make recommendations.
• Willingness to innovate and explore new opportunities
• Customer centric mindset and a desire to explore technology solutions to solve business challenges.
HERE’S WHAT SETS US APART:
Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.
• Comprehensive benefits that include Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Wellness Essentials
• Group retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching
• Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives
• Potential for performance-based incentives
• The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan
• And more!
*As per terms of the employment agreement
