Director of Product

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Chicago / $170000 - $200000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

$170000 - $200000

Location

LOCATION

Chicago

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Director of Product - Financial Services | Chicago (Hybrid)
Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 + bonus + equity
Hybrid | 3 days/week onsite | High-growth environment

A rapidly scaling financial services company is seeking an experienced Director of Product to lead their product function. Focused on delivering customer-first digital solutions, the business is modernising how core financial offerings are built, delivered, and optimised through data and experimentation.

The Role
Reporting into the executive leadership team, this is a strategic role with ownership over the entire product lifecycle. You'll lead a team of Product Managers and collaborate across technical and operational functions to shape the roadmap and drive growth through product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a forward-looking product roadmap aligned with business goals

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives in partnership with engineering, operations, and commercial teams

  • Implement product development processes that encourage speed, agility, and accountability

  • Use customer insights, data analysis, and market intelligence to inform decision-making

  • Drive experimentation through A/B testing and iterative design

  • Ensure all product activities meet regulatory and compliance standards

Ideal Candidate

  • 7+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role

  • Background in financial services, lending, or payments is strongly preferred

  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments

  • Strong technical and analytical foundation; SQL proficiency is a plus

  • Effective communicator with experience influencing senior stakeholders

  • Outcome-driven mindset and strong execution ability

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary between $170,000 - $200,000

  • Annual bonus + equity opportunities

  • Full healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)

  • 401(k) with immediate vesting

  • Flexible PTO policy and merit-based progression

Location
Chicago-based with hybrid flexibility (3 days/week in office)

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking financial services firm in a leadership capacity, with meaningful ownership over product strategy and delivery.

CONTACT

Oisin Ennis
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