[Hiring] Vice President of Innovation and Growth Strategy @U.S. Financial Technology

Role Description

The Vice President, Innovation and Growth Strategy works with the Executive Leadership to drive U.S. FinTech’s business growth strategy by identifying and translating existing and potential Client needs into impactful product and service offerings that open new pathways for revenue growth and competitive differentiation.

• Report directly to the EVP, Chief Operations Officer (COO).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to recognize growth opportunities.
• Coordinate cost/benefit analysis and conduct proof-of-concepts as necessary.
• Propose recommendations to the CEO, COO, and broader Executive team.
• Drive AI adoption to support process efficiency, safety, soundness, and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Master’s degree in technology, business, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of Financial Services and/or Capital Markets industry experience.
• Substantial experience within the Mortgage industry (strongly desired).
• Working knowledge of mortgage securitization process and players (strongly preferred).
• Experience with Business and Product Development and/or Strategy Development and Execution (preferred).
• Demonstrated growing exposure to using Artificial Intelligence for Product Innovation.
• Minimum of 10 years of People Management experience.
• Authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Proven track record cultivating and maintaining strategic relationships with key market participants.
• Experience driving business growth and launch including opportunity identification, estimation, and delivery.
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with agile product development methodologies and portfolio management.
• Proficiency with Executive and Board level communication including creation and delivery of marketing materials and presentations.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Performance bonus.
• 401k match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• PTO.
• A broad range of other benefits.