Head of Strategy and Product

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Strategy and Product based in India.** This role offers the opportunity to work directly on high-impact strategic initiatives that shape the future of a rapidly growing financial technology platform. You will collaborate closely with leadership and cross-functional teams across product, engineering, operations, hiring, and business development. The position combines strategic thinking, product innovation, and hands-on execution to solve complex business challenges. You will help build scalable capabilities, improve operational excellence, and identify new opportunities for growth. This is a highly impactful role for a versatile leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys turning ideas into measurable outcomes. The position is remote and designed for someone passionate about building next-generation financial products. ### Accountabilities: The Head of Strategy and Product will play a key role in driving strategic initiatives, solving complex business challenges, and improving execution across the organization. This position requires a strong combination of analytical thinking, product understanding, operational leadership, and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions. - Drive high-priority strategic initiatives that contribute to business growth and long-term objectives. - Partner with leadership teams to identify, analyze, and solve critical business and product challenges. - Lead cross-functional projects from initial planning through execution and delivery. - Build new teams, processes, and operational capabilities to support organizational growth. - Conduct research into new markets, products, customer needs, and business opportunities. - Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. - Take ownership of complex projects and ensure successful delivery of meaningful business outcomes. - Support product strategy development by combining market insights, customer perspectives, and business priorities. - Act as a strategic problem solver across different areas of the organization, adapting quickly to evolving needs. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate is a strategic and entrepreneurial thinker with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role requires someone who is comfortable managing ambiguity, taking ownership, and collaborating across diverse business functions. - Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and business judgment. - Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new challenges, and operate effectively in changing environments. - Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and driving projects from concept to completion. - Strong ownership mindset with proven ability to execute and deliver results. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence teams and leadership. - Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on key business outcomes. - Curiosity, resourcefulness, and a passion for building innovative products and solutions. - Comfort working in a dynamic environment where priorities may evolve quickly. - Strong written and verbal English communication skills, as English is the primary working language across global teams. - Candidates must already be based in India for this remote position. ## Benefits: The role provides the flexibility and growth opportunities of a remote position while offering exposure to high-impact strategic work within a global technology environment. - Fully remote work arrangement for candidates based in India. - Opportunity to work closely with leadership on strategic company-wide initiatives. - High level of ownership and autonomy to create meaningful business impact. - Exposure to product develo…