VP, PRODUCT & STRATEGY

Overview

Lakeview Loan Servicing is seeking a Vice President, Product and Strategy to lead high-impact strategic initiatives, drive the development and execution of product strategy, and support financial analysis and modeling for new and existing operational businesses. This role sits at the intersection of corporate strategy, new business strategy, and product strategy, with end-to-end ownership of initiatives from concept through execution. The ideal candidate is a hybrid strategic thinker and operator who can move seamlessly between defining long-term vision, launching new business initiatives, building and scaling customer-facing products, and supporting data-driven decision-making through rigorous financial and analytical frameworks. The candidate will also have experience with building relationships with multi-functional stakeholders across the firm to support analysis and execution, as well as preparing strategy presentations to build alignment for core priorities and initiatives. The ideal location for this role is New York City. Candidates based in other locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This position offers a competitive salary range of $250,000 to $280,000, plus an annual bonus. You'll also receive our excellent benefits package, which includes medical coverage starting on day one and a company-matched 401(k). Compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Strategic Initiatives

• Own end-to-end development and execution of strategic initiatives, from problem identification through implementation and measurable outcomes
• Partner closely with senior leadership to define relevant business strategy, translate priorities into actionable initiatives, and drive alignment across business units
• Develop solutions to address topics such as growth strategy, operational efficiency, organizational design, process optimization, and technology enablement
• Develop clear, structured communications and materials to support decision-making and alignment with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, managing stakeholders and driving change to ensure successful execution and adoption
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners and external stakeholders to support business development and strategic opportunities

Product Strategy & Product Initiatives

• Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for consumer-facing financial products (e.g., consumer loans and personal insurance products), including digital experience, operations, and supporting capabilities
• Partner with third-party vendors, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, and Research to define and deliver the technology and product roadmap, including identifying key tradeoffs and recommending prioritization decisions
• Implement and track product success metrics, including business performance, customer outcomes, and experience quality
• Leverage customer insights (user research, usability testing, surveys, and behavioral data) to inform product strategy and continuous improvement
• Identify and manage partnerships with external vendors, fintech partners, and service providers to enhance product capabilities

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Structure and maintain financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, new business opportunities, and product investments
• Partner with finance and analytics teams to establish reporting frameworks that track performance against strategic and product objectives
• Analyze complex datasets, market trends, and financial metrics to inform strategic and product decisions
• Support business case development, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and ROI evaluation for new initiatives and product launches
• Translate analytical insights into clear recommendations for senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, STEM, or a related field required.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm and/or in a product leadership role is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver end-to-end strategic initiatives and product
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure challenging problems and derive actionable insights
• Experience working with complex datasets, financial models, and industry metrics to inform decisions.
• Demonstrated success in product management, including defining and launching customer-facing technology products
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders
• Familiarity with financial services, consumer lending, insurance or fintech is strongly preferred
• 7-12+ years of relevant experience across strategy, consulting, product management, or related fields.

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