Assistant Vice President, Product Risk & Strategy

The Company is in search of an Assistant Vice President for Product Risk and Strategy. This pivotal role is focused on enhancing platform resilience, integrating risk management into product decisions, and driving improvements that have a significant impact on the product and engineering roadmap. The successful candidate will be responsible for owning and managing the entire incident lifecycle, from intake to resolution, and will be expected to distill and document recurring issues, proposing and implementing fixes that influence product strategy. A key aspect of the role is to embed risk-adjusted thinking into product planning, development, and new launches, as well as to develop and maintain playbooks and procedures aligned with enterprise frameworks. Applicants should have 6-10+ years of experience in product management, risk management, or operations within complex, high-growth environments, with a preference for those with a background in fintech or financial services. The role requires a deep understanding of product lifecycle risks, operational controls, and incident management best practices. Strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and experience in influencing stakeholders and driving accountability within cross-functional teams are essential. Familiarity with SQL and workflow tools such as JIRA or Monday.com is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be an expert in incident management, risk analytics, and cross-functional collaboration, and will be adept at leveraging data and dashboards to shape priorities and track progress on remediation.