Director, Product Management (Accounts)

At Apex Fintech Solutions, we empower innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that make investing accessible to everyone.

About the role

The Director, Product Management for the Accounts and Investigations group will lead a high-performing product team and own the strategy, roadmap, and execution for these core capabilities. This role requires a visionary leader who is adept at multi-tasking, managing product portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and market success.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Vision: Develop and refine the product management strategy and vision, ensuring alignment with the broader business strategy.
• Create and maintain a product roadmap that communicates the vision and priorities to all key stakeholders.
• Team Leadership and Development: Manage and grow a team of product managers and related personnel, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, performance reviews, and professional development for team members.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the planning, development, launch, and enhancement of products. Ensure that product managers are effectively managing the lifecycle of each product, addressing market demands, technology trends, and regulatory environments.
• Market Analysis: Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for new products or improvements to existing products. Guide product managers in conducting customer and market research to validate and refine product concepts.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, engineering, and customer success teams to ensure that product strategies are well understood and supported across the organization. Serve as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding.
• Financial and Resource Management: Develop and manage budgets related to product development. Ensure optimal allocation of resources to prioritize product opportunities that will deliver maximum value to the company.
• Performance Metrics: Define and analyze product performance metrics, and adjust strategies as needed to deliver on business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years in product management.
• 5 years of leadership experience overseeing a product management team in a high tech or related industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in managing product portfolios in technology markets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans and solutions.
• Excellent understanding of product management techniques, tools, and principles.
• Strong technical acumen with experience in software development, especially in Agile methodologies.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years in product management.
• 5 years of leadership experience overseeing a product management team in a high tech or related industry.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Leadership: Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a team towards achieving strategic objectives.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex product strategies to cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of turning insights into actionable growth strategies.
• Creativity and Innovation: Ability to foster an environment of creativity and innovation, encouraging team members to explore new ideas and solutions.
• Project Management: Robust project management skills, with experience managing timelines, budgets, and project risks.

Work Environment

This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week. Requires occasional travel (15%) to collaborate with distributed teams and stakeholders.

Rewards

• Competitive PTO.
• 401k match.
• Paid subscription to the Calm app.
• External learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.
• A hybrid work schedule for most roles.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Disability Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.