Company:
Spectrum Search
Location: London
Closing Date: 16/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
The Role
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As the Head of Product, you will be at the forefront of shaping and executing a product vision empowering the future of decentralised finance (DeFi). We are looking for an experienced product leader who is passionate about pioneering innovation in DeFi and building transformative technologies that enhance user experiences and business scalability.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performance team in the creation of a cutting-edge product that will revolutionise the DeFi ecosystem and advance our mission to reshape the industry. You will be joining a stealth-mode initiative backed by a well-capitalised company, giving you the rare chance to innovate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while having the resources and support needed to push boundaries and achieve ambitious goals. Your work will directly contribute to building a product that is set to make a significant impact in the world of DeFi, supported by the financial strength and strategic vision of our organisation.
Your First 6 Months
Define and lead the product development of a groundbreaking new product. Work collaboratively with design, commercial, GTM, and engineering to launch a product that delights users and help tell stories through experiences Collaboratively define the product roadmap. Prioritise ruthlessly through leveraging user research and data/market analyses and make strong cases to internal stakeholders. Help shape and define the product team culture (structure and ways of working), and build a world class team that can scale to service the needs of the stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Product Vision & Strategy: Develop and own the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with the business vision and long-term strategic objectives in the DeFi space. Market Research & Analysis: Analyse market trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings to identify opportunities and ensure product-market fit. Product Development: Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation, design, and development to launch and iteration, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and business teams to define product features, set priorities, and ensure smooth execution. User Experience: Prioritise user experience (UX) and interface (UI) design to ensure the product is intuitive, secure, and provide seamless interaction for a wide range of users. Innovation: Stay ahead of DeFi trends, blockchain protocols, and emerging technologies to ensure product offerings are cutting-edge and competitive. Compliance & Risk Management: Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure the product meets regulatory standards and maintains the security of user data and assets. Metrics & Performance: Define and track key product metrics, analysing performance to continuously improve product offerings and user satisfaction. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the key point of contact for product-related matters, communicating the product strategy and updates to the leadership team, investors, and other stakeholders.
Knowledge & Experience
Experience: 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in DeFi, blockchain. Leadership: Proven experience in leading and scaling product teams within high-growth environments. DeFi Knowledge: Deep understanding of the DeFi landscape, including blockchain technologies, smart contracts, tokenomics, liquidity pools, decentralised exchanges (DEXs), and yield farming. Technical Proficiency: Ability to work closely with engineering teams and understand the technical aspects of blockchain protocols and decentralised applications (dApps). User-Centric Mindset: Strong focus on user experience and web3 customer-centric product development. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring that product intentions and technical realities are aligned. Data-Driven: Ability to make informed decisions using data, analytics, and market research. Agility: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting quickly to changes in the DeFi market. Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with the evolving legal and regulatory landscape surrounding decentralised finance and cryptocurrencies.
Desirable Skills
Skilled at spotting the difference between great and mediocre UI and UX design. Familiar with various tools and techniques to quickly test product ideas and iterate on them (such as Jira, Figma, Amplitude, A/B testing, etc.). Experience in launching successful DeFi products or protocols. Understanding of token economics and governance structures in decentralised systems. A network of contacts in the blockchain and DeFi communities.
Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.
As the Head of Product, you will be at the forefront of shaping and executing a product vision empowering the future of decentralised finance (DeFi). We are looking for an experienced product leader who is passionate about pioneering innovation in DeFi and building transformative technologies that enhance user experiences and business scalability.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performance team in the creation of a cutting-edge product that will revolutionise the DeFi ecosystem and advance our mission to reshape the industry. You will be joining a stealth-mode initiative backed by a well-capitalised company, giving you the rare chance to innovate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while having the resources and support needed to push boundaries and achieve ambitious goals. Your work will directly contribute to building a product that is set to make a significant impact in the world of DeFi, supported by the financial strength and strategic vision of our organisation.
Your First 6 Months
Define and lead the product development of a groundbreaking new product. Work collaboratively with design, commercial, GTM, and engineering to launch a product that delights users and help tell stories through experiences Collaboratively define the product roadmap. Prioritise ruthlessly through leveraging user research and data/market analyses and make strong cases to internal stakeholders. Help shape and define the product team culture (structure and ways of working), and build a world class team that can scale to service the needs of the stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Product Vision & Strategy: Develop and own the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with the business vision and long-term strategic objectives in the DeFi space. Market Research & Analysis: Analyse market trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings to identify opportunities and ensure product-market fit. Product Development: Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation, design, and development to launch and iteration, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and business teams to define product features, set priorities, and ensure smooth execution. User Experience: Prioritise user experience (UX) and interface (UI) design to ensure the product is intuitive, secure, and provide seamless interaction for a wide range of users. Innovation: Stay ahead of DeFi trends, blockchain protocols, and emerging technologies to ensure product offerings are cutting-edge and competitive. Compliance & Risk Management: Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure the product meets regulatory standards and maintains the security of user data and assets. Metrics & Performance: Define and track key product metrics, analysing performance to continuously improve product offerings and user satisfaction. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the key point of contact for product-related matters, communicating the product strategy and updates to the leadership team, investors, and other stakeholders.
Knowledge & Experience
Experience: 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in DeFi, blockchain. Leadership: Proven experience in leading and scaling product teams within high-growth environments. DeFi Knowledge: Deep understanding of the DeFi landscape, including blockchain technologies, smart contracts, tokenomics, liquidity pools, decentralised exchanges (DEXs), and yield farming. Technical Proficiency: Ability to work closely with engineering teams and understand the technical aspects of blockchain protocols and decentralised applications (dApps). User-Centric Mindset: Strong focus on user experience and web3 customer-centric product development. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring that product intentions and technical realities are aligned. Data-Driven: Ability to make informed decisions using data, analytics, and market research. Agility: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting quickly to changes in the DeFi market. Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with the evolving legal and regulatory landscape surrounding decentralised finance and cryptocurrencies.
Desirable Skills
Skilled at spotting the difference between great and mediocre UI and UX design. Familiar with various tools and techniques to quickly test product ideas and iterate on them (such as Jira, Figma, Amplitude, A/B testing, etc.). Experience in launching successful DeFi products or protocols. Understanding of token economics and governance structures in decentralised systems. A network of contacts in the blockchain and DeFi communities.
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