Technical Product Leader - Retail FinTech PlatformsOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Technical Product Leader to provide strategic product oversight across a portfolio of large-scale retail financial technology initiatives. This role is ideal for a seasoned product professional who combines deep expertise in consumer-facing digital platforms with a strong understanding of technical architecture, regulatory environments, and modern product delivery methodologies.
The successful candidate will serve as a senior leader across multiple product teams, helping guide product strategy, oversee vendor-delivered solutions, and ensure alignment with broader business objectives. This individual will operate as a horizontal leader across initiatives rather than being dedicated to a single product team, providing expertise and oversight across complex programs.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Leadership & Oversight- Provide senior-level product leadership across multiple product teams and initiatives.
- Drive alignment between product strategy, business objectives, and technical execution.
- Influence product direction and support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
- Oversee external vendor-delivered product work and ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies as a product leader and advisor while supporting governance and oversight responsibilities.
Technical Product Management- Partner closely with engineering and architecture teams to evaluate solutions and implementation approaches.
- Understand application architecture, scalability considerations, and deployment strategies.
- Challenge assumptions and help guide technical decision-making through a product lens.
- Support product delivery across:
- iOS applications
- Android applications
- Web-based platforms
- Contribute to product roadmap planning, prioritization, and execution.
Strategic Communication- Develop and communicate product roadmaps, strategies, and executive-level updates.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear business-focused messaging.
- Create compelling product narratives and visual presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, providing objective product guidance and recommendations.
Governance & Compliance- Support product initiatives operating within highly regulated environments.
- Ensure appropriate oversight of compliance, risk, and governance requirements.
- Partner with stakeholders to balance innovation, customer experience, and regulatory obligations.
Required Qualifications- 5+ years of Product Management experience, preferably within complex technology organizations.
- Experience supporting large-scale, consumer-facing digital platforms.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, including both traditional waterfall and modern Agile delivery methodologies.
- Experience partnering with engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders.
- Ability to operate effectively across multiple concurrent initiatives and product domains.
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred ExperienceStrong preference for candidates with experience in:
- Retail fintech platforms
- Brokerage and trading applications
- Wealth management technology platforms
- High-volume transactional systems
- Consumer-facing mobile and web applications
- Data-intensive digital products
- Technical architecture oversight and product governance
Regulatory & Industry ExperienceExperience working within regulated industries is highly desirable, including familiarity with:
- SEC regulations
- FINRA compliance requirements
- FinCEN regulations
- Retail financial services governance and controls
Candidates from the following backgrounds are strongly preferred:
- FinTech organizations
- Brokerage or trading platforms
- Wealth management technology providers
- Large-scale consumer technology companies
Candidates from healthcare organizations may also be considered if they have experience supporting high-volume, data-intensive digital platforms.
What We're Looking ForThis role requires a product leader who can bridge business strategy, technology execution, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses the credibility to engage senior leadership, the technical acumen to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, and the product expertise to guide complex initiatives from concept through delivery.
- If you have experience building and overseeing large-scale consumer financial products while navigating complex stakeholder and compliance environments, we encourage you to apply.
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