Role Overview for Chief Product Officer with a FinTech Platform – Salt Lake City, UT
JRG Partners is proud to partner with a trailblazing, high-growth FinTech platform in their search for a visionary Chief Product Officer (CPO). Based in the vibrant tech hub of Salt Lake City, UT, our client is revolutionizing the financial services industry with its innovative suite of products. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned product leader to step into a pivotal executive role, shaping the future of a company poised for exponential growth and market disruption.
As the Chief Product Officer, you will be the driving force behind the company’s product vision, strategy, and execution. You will own the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and market research to launch and iteration, ensuring our product portfolio not only meets but anticipates the needs of our customers. You will report directly to the CEO and work alongside a world-class executive team to align product strategy with overarching business objectives, revenue goals, and long-term market expansion plans.
This role demands a unique blend of strategic thinking, deep customer empathy, technical acumen, and inspirational leadership. You will be responsible for building, mentoring, and leading a high-performing team of product managers, UX/UI designers, and researchers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a battle-tested leader with a proven track record of scaling product organizations within the dynamic FinTech landscape. If you are passionate about building products that empower users and redefine financial technology, we invite you to apply for this transformative leadership position.
Key Responsibilities of Chief Product Officer with a FinTech Platform – Salt Lake City, UT
The CPO will have a broad and impactful scope of responsibilities, directly influencing the company’s trajectory and success. Key duties include:
Product Vision & Strategic Leadership
Define, articulate, and evangelize a compelling, long-term product vision and strategy that aligns with the company’s mission and business goals. Translate this vision into a clear, actionable product roadmap that prioritizes initiatives to maximize customer value and commercial impact.
Roadmap Execution & Product Lifecycle Management
Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle. Drive the product discovery process, lead prioritization efforts, and ensure the timely and successful delivery of high-quality products and features in an agile environment. Manage the product backlog and make critical trade-off decisions.
Team Building & Mentorship
Recruit, lead, and develop a world-class product organization. Provide strong mentorship and coaching to product managers and designers, fostering their professional growth. Cultivate a collaborative, data-driven, and customer-obsessed product culture.
Market & Customer Intelligence
Act as the ultimate voice of the customer within the organization. Champion a deep understanding of the market landscape, competitive environment, and user needs through rigorous market research, data analysis, and direct customer interaction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment
Serve as a key partner to the executive team. Work seamlessly with Engineering to ensure technical feasibility and efficient execution, with Marketing and Sales on go-to-market strategies and product positioning, and with Operations and Customer Support to ensure a holistic and exceptional user experience.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Establish and monitor key product metrics (KPIs) and OKRs to measure the success and impact of product initiatives. Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to inform product strategy, prioritize features, and drive continuous improvement.
Innovation and Thought Leadership
Stay at the forefront of emerging FinTech trends, new technologies, and evolving regulatory landscapes. Identify and incubate new product opportunities that will create a sustainable competitive advantage and open new revenue streams.
Financial Management & Reporting
Own the product budget and resource allocation. Provide regular, transparent updates on product roadmap progress, performance, and strategic initiatives to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.
Requirements for the Chief Product Officer with a FinTech Platform – Salt Lake City, UT
We are seeking an exceptional candidate who meets the following qualifications:
Executive Experience
A minimum of 15+ years of experience in product management, with at least 7 years in a senior product leadership capacity (e.g., VP of Product, Head of Product, CPO) within a technology-driven organization.
FinTech Domain Expertise
Deep, demonstrable experience in the FinTech sector is mandatory. Expertise in areas such as payments, digital banking, lending, wealth management, or investment platforms is highly desirable.
Proven Track Record of Success
A history of successfully conceiving, developing, and launching market-leading B2B or B2C SaaS products. Experience scaling a product and a team through a significant growth phase (e.g., Series B to IPO) is a strong plus.
Inspirational Leadership
Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to build, motivate, and manage high-performing, distributed teams. A ‘player-coach’ mentality with a passion for mentoring talent.
Strategic & Analytical Mindset
Superior strategic thinking capabilities combined with a highly analytical approach to problem-solving. Ability to seamlessly transition from high-level strategy to tactical execution.
Technical Fluency
A strong understanding of modern software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum), cloud technologies, APIs, and data architecture. Ability to engage in credible, productive conversations with engineering counterparts.
Exceptional Communication Skills
World-class written, verbal, and presentation skills. The ability to articulate a complex product vision and strategy in a clear, compelling manner to a wide range of audiences, from engineers to board members.
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required. An MBA or other advanced degree is highly preferred.
Location
This is a hybrid or on-site role based in our client’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
Benefits & Perks Offered
Our client believes in investing in their people and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being. This includes:
- Highly competitive executive compensation package including a generous base salary, performance-based annual bonus, and a significant equity stake.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents with low employee contributions.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Flexible and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, plus company-paid holidays.
- Substantial budget for professional development, including conferences, courses, and certifications.
- Relocation package available for qualified candidates moving to the Salt Lake City area.
- A modern, collaborative office space located in a vibrant part of the city.
- Company-sponsored wellness programs, including gym memberships and mental health resources.
- A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, beverages, and catered team lunches.
How to Apply
If you are a visionary product leader with a passion for FinTech and a desire to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. JRG Partners is managing this executive search exclusively for our client.
To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Qualified candidates can apply directly through the JRG Partners’ Technology Leadership practice area. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can help shape the future of financial technology.
