Director, Product

AutoTrader.ca; Toronto; On-site; CAD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee and Family Assistance program

Virtual wellness events

Regular internal training programs

Financial planning with 3% matching Pension

Annual bonus structure

Job summary

A Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions is seeking a Director of Product to lead product strategy within their fintech business. You will manage a team of Product Managers and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance automotive lending products. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on fintech. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management experience, including experience leading and developing Product Managers.
• Proven experience owning product vision, strategy, and outcomes for complex products.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex systems with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision and strategy for key areas of our fintech platform.
• Lead and develop Product Managers in delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Partner with leading financial institutions to understand evolving needs.

Skills

Product management experience

Leadership and team development

Collaboration with stakeholders

Experience in fintech

Problem-solving and resilience

Job description

We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagships brand—AutoTrader.ca,AutoSync,Dealertrack Canada and Collateral Management Solutions (CMS)— help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence.

As part ofAutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond.

This role will be within our FinTech Business i.e. Dealertrack Canada, the country’s leading automotive financing portal, processing over 6.5 million credit applications annually andCollateral Management (CMS), a national tech solution that boosts lien and registration services, recovery services, and insolvency management solutions for Canadian Lenders.

Our fintech platforms power the lending workflows that financial institutions and dealers rely on every day, forming the backbone of Canada’s automotive lending ecosystem.

Our mission is to help Canadians get into the right vehicles with confidence by powering the financial infrastructure behind it. We’ve built an industry-leading ecosystem at the center of automotive finance in Canada, and we’re just getting started.

The Role:

We’re looking for aDirector of Productto lead key products within our fintech domain. Reporting to the VP of Product, Fintech, you will own the strategy and evolution of products that support automotive lending across Canada while leading a team of Product Managers responsible for delivering meaningful outcomes for lenders and partners.

You will work closely with engineering, design, and business leaders to translate customer needs and market dynamics into clear product direction and measurable outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Own the product vision and strategyfor key areas of our fintech platform, setting clear direction and outcomes for your product portfolio
• Lead and develop Product Managers, building a strong team and helping them grow their product judgment and leadership
• Partner with leading financial institutionsto understand evolving needs and ensure our platform continues to support critical lending workflows
• Drive cross-functional execution, working closely with engineering, design, data, and commercial teams to deliver high-impact products
• Strengthen product practices, establishing programs, decision frameworks, and operating rhythms that help teams execute effectively
• Deliver measurable outcomes, ensuring product investments create meaningful value for customers and the business

What you'll bring:

• 8+ years of product management experience, including experience leading and developing Product Managers
• Proven experienceowning product vision, strategy, and outcomesfor complex products or platforms
• Experience working closely withenterprise customers or partnersto shape product direction
• Ability to operate effectively incomplex systems with multiple stakeholders, integrations, and workflows
• Experience working instrong product-led technology organizations
• Proven ability to collaborate withsenior leaders across product, engineering, and business teams
• A track record ofcoaching Product Managers and building high-performing teams
• Experience infintech, lending, payments, or financial platformsis a plus but not required.

About You:

Building the technology that powers automotive finance involves constant change, complexity, and ambiguity.We thrive on pushing limits and solving hard problems.Many people find that environment energizing, though it isn’t the right fit for everyone.

Before you apply, consider whether you can:

• Care deeply about the impact of the work you do
• Continuously push yourself to learn and improve
• Keep pace with an environment that moves quickly
• Remain resilient and resourceful when problems are unclear or evolving
• Bring clear thinking, strong opinions, and thoughtful debate to the table
• Use AI effectively so you can focus on higher-impact work
• Respect different perspectives while challenging ideas to reach better outcomes

What's in it for you:

We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Virtual wellness events
• Regular internal training programs
• Financial planning with 3% matching Pension
• Annual bonus structure

Compensation:

Thebase salary range for this position is CAD 155K – CAD 185K.

This range reflects the expected compensation at the time of posting. The final offer may vary and can be higher based on relevant skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Based on the role the total rewards package may also include benefits, bonus, and other employee offerings.

For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy.