- Company Name
- Wealthsimple
- Job Title
- Future Opportunities - North Star: Calling all Canadians Abroad
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Senior VP/Director – Technology & Product Leadership
**Role summary**
Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable fintech product and technology platforms that reach millions of users. Own the end-to-end product and engineering lifecycle, build high‑performing teams, and drive innovation in AI, data, infrastructure, and user experience.
**Expectations**
- Deliver measurable impact at national scale, enabling financial freedom for a broad user base.
- Operate at the intersection of technology, product, and strategy, aligning long‑term vision with day‑to‑day execution.
- Mentor and grow senior talent, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
**Key responsibilities**
- Set product vision and strategic roadmap for AI, infrastructure, backend, frontend, mobile, and data‑driven services.
- Build and scale engineering and design teams capable of rapid iteration and high‑availability delivery.
- Design and implement data architecture, real‑time analytics, and machine‑learning pipelines for product intelligence.
- Collaborate with finance, strategy, and operations leaders to align product goals with financial performance and regulatory compliance.
- Own key metrics (user growth, engagement, cost per acquisition, churn) and iteratively improve product offerings.
- Engage with senior executives and investors, presenting product and technology strategy.
**Required skills**
- Proven leadership of large, multi‑disciplinary technology teams (10+ people, distributed or on‑site).
- Deep experience in AI/ML, data analytics, scalable infrastructure, and modern software architecture.
- Product‑first mindset with track record of delivering world‑class fintech experiences.
- Strong business acumen, including financial modeling, budgeting, and ROI analysis.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management, able to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
**Required education & certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or relevant data/science credentials are a plus.