Sr Director - Product Manager

As a Sr. Director your focus will be towards Product Strategy & Vision: Define and communicate product vision, strategy , and roadmap for regulatory reporting solutions across APAC markets Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to see opportunities and gaps. Collaborate with regional customers to understand local regulatory requirements and market dynamics! We develop cases for new features and product improvements, including return on investment analysis Align product strategy with business goals and regulatory compliance mandates

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:

Stay current with financial regulations across APAC jurisdictions (RBI, MAS, HKMA, APRA) Ensure product features align with local and international regulatory standards An equal opportunity to work closely with customer teams to interpret regulatory requirements. Handle regulatory change impact assessments and implementation timelines Support supervising regulatory developments and proactively adapt product roadmap

• Product Ownership & Backlog Management:

Own and maintain the product backlog, prioritizing features based on business value and regulatory requirements Own the BA team to write detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams. Define sprint objectives and collaborate with Scrum Masters on sprint planning Conduct regular backlog refinement sessions with engineering teams and ensure clear communication of requirements to development teams

• Stakeholder Management:

Serve as primary liaison between business partners, and development teams Manage relationships with key clients and assemble feedback on product performance Present product updates and roadmaps to senior management and board members Coordinate with sales and marketing teams on product positioning and go-to-market strategies. Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams across multiple time zones

• Market Research & Analysis:

We analyze customer needs and market trends specific to APAC financial services. We conduct competitor analysis and benchmark against industry standards. We gather and analyze customer feedback to advise product decisions. Identify new market opportunities and expansion possibilities! Supervise regulatory technology (RegTech) innovations and emerging trends.

• Proven experience of 15 years with 8+ years of product management experience in financial services or FinTech and 5+ years in regulatory reporting or compliance systems.
• Proven track record in agile product development and Scrum methodology
• Experience working with APAC financial markets and regulatory environment
• Knowledge of r eporting requirements (AML, KYC, IFRS, Basel III, etc. ) In-depth knowledge of financial regulations across APAC markets (RBI guidelines, MAS notices, HKMA circulars, etc.)
• Experience with regulatory change management processes
• Understanding of data privacy and protection regulations (GDPR, local data protection laws)
• Understanding of regulatory reporting frameworks (BCBS, IOSCO, local regulatory requirements)

• Professional certifications in Product Management (CSPO, PSPO, CPM)
• CFA, FRM, or other relevant finance certifications
• Experience with cloud-based financial platforms and SaaS solutions
• Background in financial services operations or compliance roles
• Multilingual capabilities relevant to APAC markets
• Experience with AI/ML applications in regulatory technology
• Proficiency in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and product management tools
• Experience with data analytics and reporting platforms
• Knowledge of API integrations and financial data standards