Product Solutions Lead, Residential Lending

Come work for a company thats committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each others talents. Where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

FCT provides industry-leading title insurance default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal lending valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues customers and communities.

We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment youll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business and we actively work towards it every day.

As a Product Solutions Lead Residential Lending you will play a key role in shaping the design and evolution of residential lending products platforms and supporting capabilities. This role focuses on translating business objectives into scalable integrated and customer-centric solutions that enable long-term growth and operational efficiency.
Working closely with Product Technology Operations Sales and Lender Relations teams you will help define future-state capabilities evaluate solution approaches and guide the evolution of lending platforms. The role requires strong systems thinking technical fluency and the ability to connect business needs with application design APIs integrations data flows and platform capabilities.

The successful candidate will bring a blend of product expertise solution design experience and technology knowledge to help ensure solutions are scalable maintainable secure and aligned with business objectives.

HERES HOW YOULL CONTRIBUTE:

Product Strategy & Capability Evolution

• Help define and evolve strategic product and capability roadmaps for residential lending solutions
• Identify opportunities for modernization automation and product differentiation
• Assess capability gaps and support development of future-state operating and technology models
• Ensure product direction considers both immediate business needs and long-term platform objectives

Solution Design & Systems Thinking

• Collaborate with business and technology teams to design end-to-end solution approaches for complex initiatives
• Evaluate solution options and architectural trade-offs across business process data integration and technology layers
• Define scalable solution patterns that support growth flexibility and operational efficiency
• Support creation of target-state solution models and transition roadmaps
• Ensure new capabilities align with broader platform strategies and enterprise objectives

Platform API & Integration Design

• Partner with technology teams to define API integration and service interaction requirements
• Assess system dependencies data flows platform boundaries and integration approaches
• Promote reusable services and capabilities that reduce duplication and improve platform consistency
• Support evolution toward modern API-enabled and event-driven platform architectures
• Identify opportunities to simplify complex processes through improved system design and integration strategies

Technology Enablement & Modernization

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure solutions are maintainable resilient secure and scalable
• Support evaluation of emerging technologies cloud-native capabilities AI and automation opportunities
• Contribute to modernization initiatives focused on improving platform performance and business agility
• Help balance delivery priorities with technical sustainability and long-term platform health

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Managers Product Owners Business Analysts Architects and Engineering teams to align priorities and solution outcomes
• Facilitate discussions that bridge business requirements and technical implementation considerations
• Support development teams in understanding business context and desired customer outcomes
• Build strong partnerships across business and technology stakeholders

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Define success measures for strategic initiatives and platform enhancements
• Use data and operational insights to identify improvement opportunities
• Drive continuous optimization of products capabilities and customer journeys
• Promote a culture of innovation learning and continuous improvement

HERES WHAT YOULL BRING:

• 8 years of experience in solution design product management systems analysis platform strategy enterprise transformation or related disciplines
• Experience designing complex business and technology solutions within large-scale organizations
• Strong understanding of distributed systems APIs integrations data flows application ecosystems and platform-based architectures
• Experience defining target-state capabilities solution roadmaps and modernization strategies
• Understanding of modern software delivery practices cloud technologies microservices and event-driven architectures
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs across business value scalability complexity cost risk and maintainability
• Familiarity with AI automation and emerging digital technologies
• Strong stakeholder engagement facilitation and communication skills
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and systems-thinking capabilities
• Experience within residential lending financial services insurance or other regulated industries is an asset

Total Direct Compensation:

$122000 to $149200

Any pay range is in $CAD. The stated pay range reflects the total expected compensation for this role (e.g. base pay plus any expected incentives or allowances where applicable)

HERES 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

For over a decade FCT has been certified by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of Canadas best workplaces. We have also been recognized as a Top 50 Best Workplace in Canada Best Workplaces in Canada for Women and Best Workplaces in Canada with Most Trusted Executive addition FCT is recognized as one of Greater Torontos Top Employers.

By joining us you will not only be part of an award-winning organization you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

We may use AI assisted tools to help screen or assess applications; however all hiring decisions include human review.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCTs hiring process.

To avoid any delays in the recruitment process if you require accommodation to apply please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.

FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment hiring placements transfers promotions training compensation benefits discipline and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race colour place of origin ethnic origin citizenship handicap (including mental and physical disability) sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression creed (religion) marital status family status (being in a parent/child relationship) age or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.