Head Of Product

Branch OverviewBranch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation With offices in the United States Nigeria Kenya and India Branch is a for-profit socially conscious company that uses the power of data science to reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets We believe that everyone everywhere deserves fair financial access The rapid spread of smartphones presents an opportunity for the worlds emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve financial flexibility Branchs mission-driven team is led by the founder and former CEO of Kiva org The company presents a rich opportunity for our team members to drive meaningful growth in rapidly evolving and changing markets In 2019 Branch announced our Series C and garnered more than 100M in funding with investments from leading Silicon Valley firms including Andreessen Horowitz Trinity Capital Foundation Capital Visa and the International Finance Corporation IFC As a company we are passionate about our customers fearless in the face of barriers and driven by data As a product-driven org we value bottom-up innovation and decentralized decision-making We believe the best ideas can come from anyone in the company and we create an environment where everyone feels empowered to propose solutions to the challenges we face We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive working environment where human beings of all backgrounds can thrive Job OverviewBranch 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 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 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 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 Benefits of Joining Mission-driven fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment Competitive salary and equity package A collaborative and flat company culture Fully-paid Group Medical Insurance and Personal Accidental Insurance Unlimited paid time off including personal leave bereavement leave and sick leave Fully paid parental leave xe2x80x94 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one-time home office set-up budget 500 Annual professional development budget Team meals and social events xe2x80x94 Virtual and In-person Were looking for more than just qualifications if youre unsure that you meet the criteria but identify with our vision of providing equal opportunity to everyone to access financial services please do not hesitate to apply Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law Powered by JazzHR