Shield is a global startup, with offices in TLV, NYC, LDN, and LIS.
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic professional to join our growing and successful SU as the VP of Product.
You will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction, growth, and success of our fascinating product. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hyper-growth startup environment.
So if you are a true leader and business partner who can look to the future as well improve everyday processes, who knows how to build a strong, self-driven leadership with winner mentality – we’d love to meet you!
We can’t promise it will be easy, but definitely exciting and most importantly – FUN.
Let’s get down to business:
Responsibilities
- Provide visionary leadership in developing and executing the product strategy, aligning it with the overall company objectives and market demands.
- Drive the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch, ensuring that the product roadmap is executed effectively and efficiently.
- Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape, translating them into actionable insights to enhance our product offerings.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of product initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Lead and build a high-performing product team, providing mentorship and guidance, while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Continuously engage with customers and gather feedback to understand their needs, pain points, and desired outcomes, translating them into product enhancements and improvements.
- Serve as the key spokesperson for our product offerings, representing the company at industry events, conferences, and with customers, investors, and partners.
- 7+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on enterprise software and past experience working with hyper-growth startups.
- Understanding of the financial markets – big advantage
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, technologies, and architecture, enabling effective communication with engineering teams.
- Extensive experience in market analysis, competitive research, and customer insights to inform product decisions and drive innovation.
- Track record of building and leading high-performing product teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Passion for driving growth.
- A self-starter who thrives while facing challenges.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
Oh hey, you made it all the way here! So, in case you were wondering,
Shield is how compliance teams in financial services can finally read between the lines to see what their employee communications are really saying. We are a post Series B startup with some of the largest financial organizations in the world as investors and customers.
Our platform analyzes digital interactions to fight financial crimes and mitigate a toxic workplace environment.
Shielders listen more intently. Pay closer attention to the details. Make the extra effort. Care. It’s what we do at Shield every day. And not just for our customers, but for everyone we work with. It’s all about creating a world where people understand and trust each other.
Shield is set to do good in the world, we help protect market integrity and people’s financial assets.
