Leadership.

Our client is seeking a Vice President, Product Innovation to lead end-to-end product strategy, innovation pipeline, and portfolio performance. This executive leader will be responsible for envisioning, designing, and delivering high-value products, programs, and solutions that enhance customer value, drive revenue growth, and expand market impact. The role partners closely with marketing, finance, operations, and professional services to deliver future-forward offerings grounded in market intelligence, customer insight, and enterprise strategy. Key Responsibilities • Define and lead the long-term product innovation strategy aligned with enterprise objectives. • Translate vision into actionable product roadmaps with clear milestones, success metrics, and financial outcomes. • Drive cross-functional ideation, pilot programs, and commercialization of new products and enhancements. • Own and manage a diverse portfolio of programs, digital products, and emerging offerings. • Establish lifecycle management frameworks including performance evaluation, optimization, and sunsetting decisions. • Develop data-driven forecasting, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies. • Identify market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies to fuel innovation. • Cultivate external partnerships, alliances, and potential acquisition opportunities. • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing product innovation team. • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure cohesive execution and operational excellence. • Oversee departmental budgets, forecasts, ROI analysis, and scalable operating processes. Candidate Profile • 10+ years of experience in product management, product development, or innovation leadership. • Proven success launching new products and managing complex product portfolios. • Experience within entertainment, digital platforms, or consumer-facing products preferred. • Strong strategic, analytical, financial, and communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams. Education • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field required. • Master’s degree or MBA preferred. Preferred Certifications • Certified Product Manager (CPM – AIPMM) • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) • Professional Certified Marketer (PCM – AMA)  

Executive Director of Operations Schedule: Hybrid (2 - 3 days on-site)  Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000/year + Bonus   About the Role  Our client is seeking an Executive Director of Operations to serve as a strategic and hands-on leader driving operational excellence across the enterprise. This role is both highly strategic and deeply tactical, functioning as a connective hub across the organization to ensure that systems, processes, people, and platforms are aligned to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers and partners. This leader will operate as a chief-of-staff-style partner to executive leadership, flexing up and down with teams as needed, leading complex programs end-to-end, and collaborating closely with all functions, including Technology, Product Innovation, People & Culture, Marketing, Finance, and Facilities.  What You’ll Do  Lead and execute an enterprise-wide operations strategy aligned with the clients’ mission, values, and long-term strategic plan  Build scalable operational frameworks, systems, and policies that enable growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement  Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, supporting strategic planning, program delivery, and cross-functional execution  Act as a cross-functional integrator, driving alignment and accountability across all departments  Oversee process design, workflow optimization, and operational KPIs  Lead vendor strategy, contract performance management, and service-level agreements  Partner with Technology, Product, People & Culture, Finance, and Marketing to ensure systems support evolving organizational needs  Guide system upgrades, data governance, risk mitigation, cybersecurity awareness, and business continuity planning  Own operational budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation  Ensure compliance across legal, financial, data privacy, cybersecurity, and organizational policies  Maintain readiness for audits, certifications, and regulatory requirements  What We’re Looking For  Experience & Education  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)  10+ years of progressive operational leadership experience  Proven success leading enterprise operations, systems oversight, and organizational transformation  Experience driving complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution  Core Skills  Exceptional communicator that can clearly articulate strategy, priorities, and decisions to stakeholders at all levels  Hands-on and strategic mindset with comfortability zooming out to strategy and diving into execution  Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex, fast-moving environments  Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining clarity and focus  Preferred Certifications   PMP, Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), CM, CSCP, or CMQ/OE  Why Join the Team  Opportunity to shape and scale enterprise operations with real impact  Highly visible, trusted leadership role with executive access  Collaborative, mission-driven culture rooted in accountability and continuous improvement  Meaningful work supporting communities and long-term organizational sustainability  We look forward to speaking with you!

The Role Reporting to the Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, this role is a key driver in evolving the company’s long-term roadmap. The successful candidate will support efforts to accelerate growth through product diversification, new customer acquisition, and strategic expansion.  Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Planning Market Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive research into industry trends and competitor activity to provide actionable recommendations for the executive team. Capital Allocation: Support the assessment of organic investment opportunities against a rigorous strategic and financial framework. Financial Modelling: Build complex ROI models for internal growth initiatives and partnership ventures. Special Projects: Support leadership on high-priority strategic actions and ad-hoc business situations.  2. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a target universe aligned with company objectives through independent research and intermediary networking. Deal Evaluation: Screen opportunities based on strategic fit and financial viability. Valuation & Analysis: Lead financial modelling for targets, including valuation, synergy analysis, and the validation of operating assumptions. Execution: Support the full deal lifecycle, including commercial, financial, and legal due diligence, term sheet negotiations, and post-merger integration planning. Ideal Experience 3–5 years of professional experience, likely starting with a foundation in Investment Banking, Big 4 Transaction Services, or a qualified in-house finance route (e.g., CIMA). Subsequent experience in a corporate development or internal strategy role is highly preferred. Prior exposure to the payments industry or broader fintech sector is a significant advantage. Key Skills & Attributes Corporate Finance Mastery: Advanced skills in forecasting, valuation, and assessing combination effects. Due Diligence Expertise: A clear understanding of the DD process and the ability to identify "red flags" and value drivers. Critical Thinker: An intellectually curious mindset that looks beyond the data to understand the underlying strategic context. High Energy: A proactive, tenacious professional with the judgment to take ownership of complex deliverables. Collaborative: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and work across cross-functional teams.