Director of Product Strategy & Design, Canoe

$185-225k

Salary is based on NYC and will be adjusted for geo

Senior and Expert level

New York

Remote from US

Guiding the investment industry forward with smarter alts management

Job no longer available

Guiding the investment industry forward with smarter alts management

101-200 employees

FintechB2BArtificial IntelligenceInvestingSaaSCapital Markets

Job no longer available

$185-225k

Salary is based on NYC and will be adjusted for geo

Senior and Expert level

New York

Remote from US

101-200 employees

FintechB2BArtificial IntelligenceInvestingSaaSCapital Markets

Company mission

To unlock efficiencies in alternative investment processes by introducing purpose-built automation into the workflows of institutional investors, asset services, capital allocators, and wealth managers.,

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

7+ years in software product management, with deep ownership of both product strategy and product systems/process
Demonstrated mastery of user research, including qualitative/quantitative feedback, and product-market fit testing
Built and implemented a repeatable product process (ideation, discovery, validation, launch, learning) that shaped team and org culture
Deep familiarity with private markets, asset management, or institutional investment workflows
Strong record of managing and mentoring PMs/designers; builds high-performing, learning-oriented teams
Critical thinker and creative problem solver

What the job involves

Lead the strategic vision, product discovery, and design system for Canoe
Own the process of shaping and implementing product strategy, ensuring it is rooted in deep user research, a repeatable framework for idea evaluation, and best-in-class product systems
Build products that solve high-value customer problems and deliver measurable outcomes
Develop and articulate a long-term vision and strategy for all SaaS/data products
Lead end-to-end product discovery: conduct user research, frame jobs-to-be-done, and rigorously validate ideas with LPs, GPs, consultants, and wealth clients
Shape and maintain the product system: establish repeatable frameworks for ideation, prioritization, and go-to-market planning (Lean, JTBD, etc.)
Drive implementation of design thinking across teams; coach PMs and designers in using prototyping, journey mapping, and experimentation
Build and continuously improve processes for capturing customer feedback, translating it into actionable insights, and closing the loop with clients
Lead annual/quarterly roadmap and investment planning cycles, prioritizing initiatives for the greatest business and client impact
Partner with commercial/GTM leaders to position, launch, and refine products for institutional adoption
Manage and develop product managers and designers as a center of strategic, customer-obsessed excellence

Our take

The internet presents itself as a seemingly infinite source of crucial information, particularly when it comes to financial information to inform smart investment. However, the sheer amount of data available makes it incredibly difficult to mine, aggregate and analyze in a way that is fast and efficient enough to be useful.

Canoe leverages AI technology to automate the analysis of investment data, including document collection, data extraction, categorization and validation. The technology is provided in the form of cloud-based tools, API packages and integrated portals, ultimately aiming to present a unified system in which investors can tackle the inefficiencies of manual investment data analysis.

It's undeniable that other automated data analysis services are available, but the unified nature of Canoe makes it stand out as a solution with a lot of potential. Off of 2024's Series C funding, the company is further optimizing and developing its product offerings and has recently launched an AI tech incubator, signalling clear ambition to lead as the next wave of data-driven innovation starts to take shape.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

48% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (2.9)

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Jul 2024

$36m

SERIES C

Feb 2023

$25m

SERIES B

Total funding: $61m

Company benefits

Flexible PTO: Recharge with flexible PTO and paid holidays!
In-Person Events: We host regular happy hours and company outings in NYC, London, and Jacksonville. Going to be remote? We also bring our teams together from around the world as we're able.
Hybrid and Remote Work: Most roles at Canoe offer either a Hybrid or a Fully Remote schedule. Find the flexibility you are looking for here.
Remote Office Stipend: Need to level up your personal workspace? We offer $750 for any office equipment you purchase (monitors, desk, chair, etc.).
Professional Development: Continue to learn and grow, utilizing $1,000 in education reimbursement available annually to each employee. We also offer a robust Learning Management platform and host regular Lunch & Learns.
Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to all new parents following 6 months of employment.
Wellness/WiFi: We reimburse employees up to $100 per month to help cover gym memberships and internet.
Health Insurance: From medical dental, and vision to FSAs, HSAs, and more - we've got you covered

Company HQ

Canal Street, New York, NY

Leadership

Jason Eiswerth

(CEO)

Extensive experience in financial services and business development. Held various Board positions and served as Managing Director at firms such as Nima Capital.

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