Director of Product, Transaction Monitoring, and Fraud

Summary

Join Tide, a rapidly growing fintech company, as their Director of Product, Transaction Monitoring. This senior role requires leading the development of cutting-edge fraud prevention solutions across a global product portfolio. You will define the strategic direction, oversee development, and ensure compliance with regulations. The position demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep domain knowledge in transaction monitoring and FinCrime prevention. Tide offers a competitive salary, share options, flexible working, and various other benefits. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial services industry while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Proven track record of at least 10 years in product management, with a strong background in transaction and other ongoing monitoring or FinCrime more broadly prevention in technology-driven businesses and with an international remit
• Deep Domain knowledge of the product solutions that support transaction monitoring and Fraud is a must; ideally with some exposure to the UK
• Experience managing and leading cross-functional product teams across multiple locations and countries
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to drive product strategy and roadmaps
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in the fintech and banking industry
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, with an MBA or relevant certifications being a plus
• A passion for innovation, fintech, and making a positive impact on the financial services industry

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for Transaction Monitoring & Fraud, aligning it with Tide's overall business goals and customer needs
• Lead and mentor a team of product managers, designers, and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies related to prevention and compliance
• Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation and design to development and release, ensuring that products are delivered on time and within budget
• Ensure that Tide's Transaction Monitoring & Fraud products comply with all relevant regulations and industry standards, working closely with our compliance and legal teams
• Advocate for user-centric design and research methodologies to ensure that our products meet the needs of our customers while mitigating financial risks effectively
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, customer support, and marketing, to drive successful product launches and ongoing improvements
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly analyse product performance data to make data-driven decisions for product enhancements and optimisation
• Manage the budget for the product team effectively, allocating resources to meet strategic objectives
• Communicate product plans, progress, and achievements to executive leadership, investors, and other stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or relevant certifications

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Share options
• Flexible working options
• 25 days holiday with the option to take 5 extra days of unpaid leave per year
• 3 days paid volunteering or L&D time off per year
• Personal L&D budget of £1,000 professional L&D budget per year
• Group Life Insurance, Vitality Health and Dental Insurance
• Spacious brand-new office by Old Street station with an all-day snacks bar
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• Access to a global mental wellbeing platform that provides 1:1 video therapy sessions with accredited therapists and unlimited chat therapy sessions
• Work from home budget
• Team socials - virtual and physical events
• Sabbatical leave