Product Vice President

Position : Vice President of ProductExperience : 9-14 YearsLocation : Gurgaon, IndiaJob Summary : We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Vice President of Product to lead our product efforts in the wealth, fintech, and global financial services sectors. The ideal candidate will be a leader with a Founder Mindset who is obsessed with outcomes, not just outputs. This role requires a blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution to build products that resonate with a global user base and are scalable, precise, and deeply user-centric. You will lead cross-functional teams and drive the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to market dominance.Key Responsibilities : Strategic Product Leadership : - Define and articulate the product north star across our core business verticals : wealth, fintech, and global financial services.- Own the entire product lifecycle, from crafting Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to scaling them into market-leading solutions.- Champion a customer-first approach, building products based on deep user understanding rather than vanity metrics.Cross-Functional Team Leadership : - Lead and mentor cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and Engineering (Tech).- Foster a culture of deep collaboration and a belief that product quality is a direct reflection of team culture.Global Product Thinking : - Develop and ship products for a diverse, global user base, with a specific focus on Global Indians across various geographies, currencies, and financial behaviors.- Balance first-principle thinking with the ability to ship real-world products with precision and velocity.Required SkillsExperience & Expertise : - 9-14 years of total experience, with 8-15 years of experience building and scaling products in high-growth startups, fintechs, wealth-tech, or consumer tech.- A strong portfolio of real products that have been scaled, not just individual features.- Sharp intuition for fintech, consumer behavior, and UX excellence.Leadership & Mindset : - A Founder Mindset with a relentless focus on achieving outcomes.- A passion for velocity and precision, delivering quickly without sacrificing quality.- A belief in Craftsmanship, understanding that great products are designed, built, and felt.- Experience with a Global Indian lens, demonstrating an understanding that spans across international borders.Technical Leadership Skills : Technology & Architecture Understanding : - Ability to deeply understand the underlying technology, system architecture, and technical trade-offs required for building scalable fintech products.- Experience defining product requirements for APIs, data models, and complex integrations.Data-Driven Decision Making : - Proficiency with data analytics and business intelligence tools to inform product strategy.- Experience with A/B testing, user analytics, and other data-driven methods for product optimization.Development Methodologies : - Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the software development lifecycle.- Experience working closely with engineering teams to define sprints, manage backlogs, and ensure technical quality.Preferred Skills : - Experience with HNI/UHNI, NRI, or other global financial service products.- A strong ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on, day-to-day execution.- Proven track record of building and mentoring high-performing product teams.- Experience in a highly regulated industry. (ref:hirist.tech)