Product Manager

Summary

Join Aequilibrium as a Product Manager for Fintech & VR Training Solutions to lead the vision, market research, and adoption strategy for our VR+AI Training Academy for Credit Unions. This crucial role involves shaping a groundbreaking fintech training platform, building partnerships with credit unions across North America and the WCUC, and collaborating with top platform providers. You will be responsible for product-market fit validation, go-to-market execution, and driving client-led innovation. The ideal candidate possesses a startup mindset, a strong fintech product management background, and experience bringing products to market. This is a fully remote position open to Canadian residents only.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in digital product management, ideally in fintech or financial services
• Proven track record of launching new fintech products from concept to market adoption
• Deep understanding of credit unions, financial training needs, and subscription-based business models
• Strong knowledge of market research, customer acquisition, and competitive positioning
• Experience in Agile product development with cross-functional teams
• Passion for emerging technologies like VR, AI, and gamification
• Ability to analyze product data and financial models to drive decision-making

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product vision, roadmap, and market strategy for the VR+AI Training Academy
• Lead product-market fit validation by aligning platform features with real credit union needs
• Partner with credit unions and fintech leaders to develop a scalable, commercially viable solution
• Conduct user research, pilot programs, and competitive analysis to refine positioning
• Define market segmentation, pricing models, and monetization strategies
• Develop go-to-market strategies that drive adoption and revenue growth
• Drive client-led innovation through strategic engagement with credit unions
• Establish key partnerships with credit unions (Canada, USA, WCUC) and fintech platforms
• Work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing to bring the product to life
• Manage product development sprints, backlog, and feature prioritization in an Agile environment
• Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and security best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with VR and AI applications in training and education
• Experience with digital banking platforms (Mambu, eBankIT, VeriPark, Plumery, or similar)
• Background in business development, partnerships, or GTM strategy for fintech products
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field

Benefits

• Fully remote work
• Competitive compensation rates
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• 5 paid sick days
• 4 weeks sabbatical leave after 3 consecutive years of service
• Bonus programs
• Training and career development opportunities
• Regular in-person social events for employees based in/around Vancouver, BC, or Toronto, ON