Lead Product Manager
Lead Product Manager
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07-04-2025
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Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isnt our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform whats possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If youre not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future you belong with us. Youll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun ask questions and learn together.
We are a big (and growing! family. Overall we serve more than 670000 people acrossCanadathrough Equitable BankCanadasChallenger Bank and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Banks whollyowned subsidiary Concentra Bank supports credit unions acrossCanadathat serve more than six million members. Together we have over$125 billionin combined assets under management and administration with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich peoples lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform eqbank one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes Worlds Best Banks list since 2021.
Purpose of Job
Reporting to the Group Product Manager Digital Banking the Lead Product Manager will take full ownership of the strategy vision and of our Core Banking platform. This role requires independent leadership in shaping product direction driving crossfunctional alignment and delivering innovative solutions that support business growth and exceptional customer experiences. The Lead Product Manager will mentor and influence teams across Product Engineering and Design to execute highimpact initiatives aligned with the banks strategic objectives.
Lets talk about the role:
- Own and Drive Product Strategy: Define and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for Core banking products ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
- EndtoEnd Product Ownership: Lead the entire product lifecyclefrom discovery to delivery and optimizationensuring measurable business outcomes.
- Strategic Influence: Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize initiatives that drive customer engagement deposit growth and operational efficiency.
- CrossFunctional Leadership: Serve as the key decisionmaker for product initiatives leading alignment between Engineering Design Operations Compliance and Marketing.
- Market Leadership: Identify market opportunities through competitive analysis customer feedback and industry trends to inform product innovation.
- Advanced Product Roadmapping: Develop and maintain a strategic themebased product roadmap that balances nearterm deliverables with longterm vision.
- DataDriven Decision Making: Leverage data and customer insights to make informed product decisions and measure product success.
- Stakeholder Influence: Effectively influence senior stakeholders and crossfunctional teams without direct authority to gain buyin for product initiatives.
- Mentorship (Without Direct Reports): Act as a thought leader and mentor within the product team guiding Product Managers in best practices and strategic thinking.
Lets talk about you:
- Education: PostSecondary Degree in Commerce Management Economics Finance Engineering Computer Science etc.
- MBA or other graduate degree a plus
- 8 years of Financial Institution experience leading core banking platform (or equivalent experience) in a role such as Application Manager Channel Manager and Product Manager
- Experience with core banking systems deposits/payments/account management/onboarding
- Familiar with Canadian Banking products Highinterest savings account/registered products/ GICs/ Payment solutions (AFT/eTransfer/Bill payments)
- Preferred experience with financial processes like reconciliation transaction processing
- Preferred experience with CRA tax slips for all registered and nonregistered products
- Preferred experience with FATCA/CRA requirements CDIC FID extracts and premium reporting KYC processes
- Having great understanding of APIs and integration between backend and frontend
- Having basic understanding of cybersecurity principles
- Payments and fintech knowledge (New payment infrastructure like RTR/Interac Instant)
- Experience in working closely with technology teams in all aspects of SDLC (requirements development testing) including vendor teams
- Understanding of workplace collaboration tools to achieve efficiency
- Proven track record of delivering customerfacing service enhancements on a large scale
- Familiarity with user experience & design principles specifically for digital interactions
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to initiate and execute projects
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Project management experience
- Previous work experience with significant accountabilities relating but not limited to:
- Product management and product development
- Leading IT and business teams
- Influencing senior executive decisions
- Enthusiastic thorough inclusive and resultsoriented; ability and desire to help others thrive in a dynamic teamoriented environment
- Deep passion in first class customer experiences innovation and delivering software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to communicate on a broad spectrum (from deep technical discussions to high level executive vision)
- Work experience in facilitation and factbased problem solving to resolve complex issues and drive actionable outcomes
- Experience in a technology company or toptier technology consulting firm
What we offer For fulltime permanent roles
Competitive discretionary bonus
Market leading RRSP match program
Medical dental vision life and disability benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Maternity/Parental topup while you care for your little one
Generous vacation policy and personal days
Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program
A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Banks additional office space located at 351 King Street East Toronto ON.
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyones diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrierfree recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond.All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We cant wait to get to know you!
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