Product Manager

As a Product Manager at Caliza, you will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives across the company. This includes leading the development of compliance capabilities, managing product strategy and roadmaps, and pioneering new product offerings. You will collaborate with various teams like Engineering, Legal, and Sales to ensure that products not only meet compliance but also drive innovation within our financial technology platform.

Caliza seeks a Product Manager with at least 6 years of product management experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in building complex technical products. Comfort in fast-paced environments and an ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable plans are crucial. Experience in compliance, risk management, or fraud prevention will also give candidates a competitive edge.

At Caliza, Product Managers will work on critical projects such as building compliance infrastructure, developing payment rails, and establishing partner integrations. You'll lead the creation of systems for KYC, KYB, AML, and fraud prevention, driving innovative product launches that enhance how customers access stable liquidity.

Caliza fosters a collaborative and innovative company culture where Product Managers are encouraged to take ownership of their projects. As a remote-first company, you'll engage with a global team and have the opportunity to participate in international offsites. Emphasis on health, wellness, and professional development means that we truly care about nurturing our employees' growth and happiness.

Success for a Product Manager at Caliza is defined by the ability to effectively drive product innovation while ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions. Achieving this requires excellent communication, collaboration across teams, and a commitment to understanding user needs and regulatory requirements, ultimately leading to successful product launches and improved customer experiences.

When discussing your process, it's vital to illustrate how you prioritize stages like market research, user feedback collection, and collaboration with engineering teams. Focus on how you create a roadmap that aligns with business goals while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Addressing conflicting priorities requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Highlight your approach to facilitating discussions among stakeholders to clarify goals and reach actionable solutions that benefit all teams involved, ensuring that compliance is never compromised.

In your answer, emphasize methods like establishing a clear understanding of regulatory requirements, regularly consulting with legal and compliance teams throughout the development process, and integrating robust compliance standards into your product design.

Share a specific example where you encountered obstacles, detailing your problem-solving approach, team collaboration, and how effective communication contributed to overcoming challenges, leading to a successful project outcome.

Highlight the importance of customer feedback at every development stage. Talk about methods you use to gather input, how you analyze that data to inform decisions, and how you've adapted products in response to valuable customer insights.

Discuss metrics, user stories, and business impact assessments you'll consider when prioritizing features. Explain your prioritization frameworks and how you balance immediate user needs with long-term strategic goals, especially in contexts involving compliance.

Address specific techniques such as building risk matrices, utilizing automated systems for monitoring, or integrating AI/ML for fraud detection. Touch on how you collaborate with compliance experts to assess potential risks throughout the development process.

Emphasize project management tools and methodologies you use, along with regular status updates and communication meetings. Talk about fostering a culture of accountability and providing support to team members when obstacles arise.

Here, discuss any specific tools or methodologies you have used in prior roles related to compliance, fraud prevention, or regulatory reporting. Highlight your capability to adapt to new technologies and integrate them to enhance product performance.

Highlight essential qualities such as strong communication, problem-solving ability, and a deep passion for understanding customer needs. Discuss how these traits can lead to successful product innovation and regulatory compliance in dynamic environments.