Senior Product Strategy Leader

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Equitable Bank Full time
Join a Forward-Thinking Team

At Equitable Bank, we are not your typical financial institution. We are passionate about transforming the banking landscape, believing that Canadians deserve superior choices. Our culture encourages innovation and creativity, pushing boundaries to redefine what banking can be. Our team consists of dynamic and curious individuals who strive for smarter solutions. If you are eager to tackle significant challenges and shape the future of banking, you will find your place with us. Here, you will collaborate with colleagues who inspire you to reach your full potential while fostering a fun and inquisitive environment.

As a growing organization, we proudly serve over 607,000 clients across Canada through Equitable Bank, recognized as Canada's Challenger BankTM, and our subsidiary ACM Advisors. With over 50 years of experience, we are committed to driving change in the banking sector to enhance lives. Our EQ Bank platform has been acknowledged as the top Schedule I Bank in Canada by Forbes in recent years.

Your Role

The Senior Manager, Product Strategy will play a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Director of Product Strategy & Customer Experience. This position involves close collaboration with Marketing and Product teams, as well as the Senior Vice-President and Group Head of Personal Banking, on various strategic initiatives. Responsibilities will encompass identifying and evaluating new opportunities, strategic planning, internal consulting, research, reporting, data analysis, and supporting strategic initiatives. Projects typically involve cross-functional teams and contribute to the company's overall strategy, aiding senior executive and Board-level decision-making. The incumbent will leverage analytical skills to provide both qualitative and quantitative insights that inform recommendations for Senior Management. Additionally, the Senior Manager will act as the business lead for specific projects, managing internal stakeholders, including senior leaders, to ensure successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute product strategies
  • Lead the formulation of the product strategy for Retail and Small Business Banking, including quantitative analysis for forecasts
  • Facilitate critical thinking and prepare materials for key strategy discussions
  • Present insights and recommendations based on data analysis and key findings
  • Drive project execution by managing internal stakeholders and developing deliverables
  • Oversee the implementation of select strategic initiatives
  • Utilize a 'build, measure, learn' approach to deploy new tactics
  • Develop team expertise across the Retail and Small Business Banking product range
  • Enhance the value proposition and unique selling points of deposit products
  • Analyze implications of changes to core fee structures and product incentives
  • Assess new ideas and develop business cases
  • Lead initial sizing and validation efforts for new product domains
  • Utilize a prioritization framework to evaluate ideas
  • Collaborate with the Customer Experience team to ensure new ideas address customer needs
  • Work with the data/analytics team to leverage internal data for assessments
  • Partner with product/engineering teams to evaluate implementation complexities
  • Assist the Senior Director of Product Strategy in prioritizing 'Big Bet' products
  • Manage competitive interest rate benchmarking for Chequing, HISA, and GIC products
  • Make recommendations for interest rate adjustments based on competitive dynamics
  • Conduct competitive benchmarking and analysis for Retail and Small Business Banking
  • Establish a system to monitor and communicate changes in value propositions and pricing
  • Research international markets for innovative ideas and best practices

About You

  • 7+ years of relevant experience, ideally with a minimum of 5 years in Financial Services Product Management, Management Consulting, or Strategy
  • MBA preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Strong business acumen with an understanding of the operational constraints of regulated financial institutions
  • Familiarity with trends in financial services, particularly in digital banking and payments
  • Expertise in building and analyzing Excel-based business scenarios
  • 5+ years of experience in synthesizing analyses and preparing presentations for senior executives
  • Confidence and maturity in managing internal and external stakeholders
  • Potential for future people leadership responsibilities, with a desire to lead
  • Previous leadership experience is advantageous but not required
  • Ability to work collaboratively while influencing strategic direction

What We Offer

Competitive discretionary bonus

Market-leading RRSP match program

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Maternity/Parental top-up

Generous vacation policy and personal days

Virtual events for colleague engagement

Annual professional development allowance and career development programs

A rewarding opportunity to join a leading FinTech and help shape a new banking experience

Equitable Bank is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We believe our strength lies in celebrating diverse experiences and perspectives. We support our staff in their professional and personal growth.

We ensure a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please inform us of any accommodations needed to facilitate your best application experience. All candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. We appreciate your interest, but only candidates whose skills closely match the position will be contacted.

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