SVP Product & Strategy

Job Description

This is a pioneering role with the autonomy to build and lead a small team (23 members) while collaborating closely with senior leadership to shape long-term strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities Design and implement a forward-looking strategy to enhance and scale product lines Evaluate and optimize the organizations existing product portfolio Lead new product development from ideation through marketing and execution Conduct market research to identify trends, needs, and opportunities Collaborate across teams to ensure successful rollouts Build brand strategy, manage corporate communications, and drive digital and offline marketing efforts Establish partnerships and corporate collaborations to extend business reach Set and track success metrics for strategic and marketing initiatives Act as a change agent promoting innovation, agility, and a result-oriented culture Ideal Candidate Profile MBA/Postgraduate with 20+ years of experience in a bank or financial organization Strong track record in strategy, product development, or product marketing Deep understanding of financial instruments like money markets, government securities, derivatives, and forex Proven experience in conceptualizing and delivering financial products Strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills Prior exposure to fixed income products or derivatives strategy will be a significant advantage Preferred age range: 4252 years Work Mode Full-time, on-site Remote/hybrid options are not available Mandatory Candidate Questionnaire Please attach your responses along with your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 1. Do you have 20+ years of experience in financial services (specifically in strategy, product development, or marketing)? (Yes/No) 2. Have you worked in a bank or financial institution with exposure to money markets, government securities, derivatives, or forex? (Yes/No Please elaborate) 3. Can you share examples of financial products you have conceptualized, developed, or marketed? 4. Have you led a team in any of your previous roles? (Yes/No If yes, please indicate the size of the team and your role) 5. What is your current (or last drawn) annual compensation (CTC)? 6. What is your notice period or availability to join? 7. What is your age? (Preferred range: 4252 years) 8. Do you have any prior exposure to or knowledge of financial market infrastructure organizations and their product offerings? (Yes/No Please explain briefly) 9. Have you been involved in partnerships or collaborations in the financial space? (Yes/No Please share a short example) 10. Are you willing to relocate to Mumbai and work full-time on-site? (Yes/No)