Head of Product

Highway is a fintech company focused on building banking products. We have a highly motivated and skilled team with an excellent track record in finance and technology. By using the best technology and our expertise in finance and banking we have built FinTech solutions that allow our customers to embed financial services into their products. We are looking for a Head of Product to drive the development of innovative, secure, and scalable financial products. In this role, you will bridge the gap between product management and engineering, ensuring technical feasibility, performance, and compliance while delivering seamless customer experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build next-generation financial solutions. Responsibilities: Define and drive the overall product strategy, and roadmap aligned with the company's business objectives and growth plans. Partner with stakeholders across the organization to identify customer needs, market opportunities, and business priorities. Translate strategic objectives into clear product initiatives and ensure their successful execution. Lead and mentor the product team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Work closely with engineering, design, operations, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and seamless customer experiences. Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from discovery and ideation through launch and ongoing optimization. Prioritize product initiatives and manage the product portfolio to maximize business impact and customer value. Leverage market insights, customer feedback, and data-driven analysis to inform product decisions and identify new opportunities. Ensure alignment between customer needs, business goals, regulatory requirements, and technical feasibility. Establish product processes, metrics, and best practices to drive execution excellence and measure product performance. Act as a key contributor to the company's growth strategy, championing innovation and delivering scalable, secure, and customer-centric solutions. Qualifications: 9+ years of progressive experience in product management, with a strong software development or technical background, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles overseeing product teams or functions. Proven product leadership experience in the banking or fintech industry is mandatory, with a demonstrated track record of building and scaling products within banking, financial services, or fintech platforms. Deep understanding of regulatory complexity and risk management in highly regulated environments is essential. Expert command of product management tools and methodologies to drive portfolio-level planning, roadmap alignment, and cross-functional delivery at scale. Sophisticated understanding of market dynamics, competitive positioning, business strategy, and customer behavior, with the ability to translate insights into a compelling long-term product vision. Strong technical acumen, including hands-on experience with agile frameworks (SCRUM, SAFe ), data-driven decision-making, experimentation at scale (A/B and multivariate testing), and the ability to engage credibly with engineering teams on architectural trade-offs. Proven track record of building and leading high-performing product organizations, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning across cross-functional stakeholders, including C-suite executives, engineering, design, sales, and operations. Working Hours and Terms Working Hours: from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a .m. to 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p. m. accordingly . Workdays : Monday to Friday (5 working days). Hybrid Schedule : 52 days per year, equivalent to one remote workday per week. Employee Benefits We offer an inclusive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being: Health Insurance Gym Package Performance Reviews Referral Bonuses Paid Time Off: 6–8 days of paid time-off per year. Training & Development Programs Celebration Gifts Team Activities And Many More