Head Product

Job Overview

Branch launched in India in 2019 and has since seen rapid adoption and growth. To meet the demands of a scaling company, we are seeking a highly strategic, experienced Head of Product for the India business who will work closely with Branchs CPO, CTO, India Leadership Team, and global engineering team to deliver a world-class product.

Responsibilities

1. Product Leadership and Strategy:

• Set vision & strategy for the India product and evangelize it effectively across the entire company
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Engineering, Data Science, Finance, Credit, and Operations to define an India product roadmap
• Research and ideate new avenues for growth and new products that could help our customers
• Stay informed of industry trends and regulations

2. Team Management:

• Manage the India Product Team, which includes Product Management, User Research, and Design
• Recruit and train new Product Team members to build a high-performing team
• Mentor team in professional growth at Branch and foster a culture of innovation and learning

3. Execution and Delivery

• Define and monitor key product metrics
• Review, edit, and approve team OKRs, PRDs, status reports, roadmaps, and feature designs
• Implement robust QA and release processes to ensure a quality product for our customers

Qualifications

• You have 10 to 20 years of total experience with a proven track record in a leadership role within a product team, and at least 5+ years in financial services. .
• You see the big picture and know what levers to pull to achieve company goals. You have a great nose for value and understand what drives metrics and financial performance
• You are a strong communicator who knows how to tell a compelling story and lay out a vision for the product. You have excellent written and verbal skills and can frame problems and potential solutions clearly and logically
• You know that startups are a team sport. You listen to others, speak your mind, and ask the right questions. You are a great collaborator and teacher
• You are resourceful. Youve worked on lean teams that have had a big impact. You are not afraid of big challenges and do whatever it takes to get the job done