07 Aug
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Journey Capital
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Montreal
07 Aug
Journey Capital
Montreal
Not your average fintech companyAs Canada's leading online lender, Journey Capital is dedicated to helping clients with a collaborative, adaptive, and customer‐centric approach. We are setting new benchmarks in the industry by embracing innovation, transparency, and ethical lending standards.About the opportunityWe're hiring a hands‐on VP, Product & Innovation to lead product strategy and execution across our lending portfolio. Reporting to the CEO, you'll own the roadmap, lead 2 Product Managers, 1 Business Analyst and work closely with Sales, Credit, Operations, Compliance, Finance, Data, and Technology to improve the borrower experience, modernize lending workflows, and drive practical product innovation. This is a high‐impact role for a builder who wants to shape how Canadian small businesses access capital through speed, transparency, and responsible lending.ResponsibilitiesOwn product strategy and roadmap across core lending productsImprove the borrower journey from application through funding, servicing, and renewalDrive innovation that improves growth, operational efficiency, and portfolio performance through data driven decision makingEnhance operational workflows through better tooling, automation, and dataTurn commercial priorities into clear product decisions and measurable outcomesSupport current partnership opportunities where relevantEnsure business needs translate into clear product requirements, user stories, and execution plansCoach 2 Product Managers and 1 Business Analyst,
while staying close to executionLead AI transformation and automation use cases, with experience leading change management to support adoption of new tools, workflows, and ways of workingWhat you're bringing to the table5+ years of product leadership experience, with expertise across operations, consulting, and strategyExperience in fintech, alternative lending, small business lending, payments, or another regulated financial services environmentExperience operating in a fast‐paced, high‐growth environment (e.G., scaling a product, business line, or startup), with a bias toward action and comfort with ambiguityA builder mindset, comfortable rolling up your sleeves, shipping quickly, and improving products through continuous iteration rather than long planning cyclesA hands‐on style with the ability to move from strategy to execution quicklyStrong judgment, analytical fluency, and cross‐functional leadership skillsFamiliarity with APIs, integrations, or embedded financeKnowledge of a language other than French is required for this position due to the nature of the duties, which involve regular communication with clients, partners, or stakeholders who do not speak FrenchEmpowering Canadian entrepreneursWe deliver a seamless remote experience that gives our clients the peace of mind to move their business forward. Our aim is to equip underserved Canadian entrepreneurs with the right credit, tools and experience to help them reach their financial objectives fast. #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Vp, Product – Innovation (Montreal)
🏢 Journey Capital
📍 Montreal