VP of Product Development (m/w/d)

TN Germany; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic VP of Product Development to join their innovative team in Berlin. This role offers the chance to shape the technical direction of a leading FinTech platform, driving product development and fostering a collaborative environment. With a focus on innovation and scalability, you will lead a talented team, ensuring high-quality delivery of features that meet business goals. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the FinTech space and want to thrive in a flexible startup environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Personal Development Budget

Mental Health Platform Access

Subsidies for Public Transport

1:1 Language Classes

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in senior roles within fintech or consumer-facing industries.
• Proven track record in building and optimizing operations for financial products.

Aufgaben

• Lead technical strategy and align with company objectives.
• Drive product development and ensure timely delivery of features.

Kenntnisse

Product Development

Software Development Processes

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Agile Methodologies

Infrastructure Management

Jobbeschreibung

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VP of Product Development (m/w/d), Berlin

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Client:

bonify

Location:

Berlin, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

30.04.2025

Expiry Date:

14.06.2025

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Job Description:

About us

Join bonify, Germany’s leading platform for credit scoring and financial management. We are on the mission to revolutionize the FinTech industry and make the credit score and financial data available and transparent for our users. We are seeking a talented VP of Product Development to join our dynamic team in Berlin.

Founded in 2015 by industry leaders from McKinsey and Zalando, bonify has gathered substantial investment from renowned international venture capital firms such as Mosaic Ventures and Ribbit Capital, as well as visionary entrepreneurs including the founders of Zalando and Raisin. Now bonify is ready for the next step: thanks to our acquisition by SCHUFA, we are ready for further advancement, fresh ideas and limitless growth.

We are seeking a smart, driven, and ambitious VP of Product Development to join our team in Berlin. As a member of the management team and a direct report to the CTPO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and scalability of our products. You will lead a team of engineers and work cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery and continuous improvement of our technology. This includes:

• Owning the development of the long-term technical strategy and aligning it with company OKRs to support innovation and scalability.
• Driving product development and release cycles to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of features that align with business objectives.
• Overseeing infrastructure and system architecture to support stable, secure, and efficient performance.
• Fostering a collaborative, agile development environment to encourage team growth, learning, and optimal productivity.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in senior roles within fintech, financial services, or consumer-facing industries, ideally within a high-growth startup or technology-driven environment. You should have a proven track record of building and optimizing operations to support complex, regulated financial products.

• You have a hands-on mentality and are ready to work on both strategic and operational tasks.
• You have deep expertise in software development processes, infrastructure management, and modern technologies.
• You are a strong communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders across departments.
• You are highly trustworthy, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• You are fluent in English and ideally in German (C2), with excellent communication skills.
• A strong skill set in project management, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making, combined with an analytical mindset and hands-on approach, is needed.

What we offer

As part of the bonify team, you'll have:

• The opportunity to take ownership from day one
• The chance to thrive in a dynamic and flexible startup environment.
• Access to extensive coaching and training programs through our personal development budget
• Mental health platform access
• Subsidies for BVG and UrbanSportsClub / Class pass
• 1:1 language classes in both German and English.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

Please note, to be compliant with AML Offices, due to the specifics of fintech industries additional background checks are required (applicable only at the offer stage).

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of FinTech and embark on an exciting career journey, apply now to join bonify!

bonify - Germany’s leading platform for credit scoring and financial management. We are on the mission to revolutionize the FinTech industry and make the credit score and financial data available and transparent for our users.

Founded in 2015 by industry leaders from McKinsey and Zalando, bonify has gathered substantial investment from renowned international venture capital firms such as Mosaic Ventures and Ribbit Capital, as well as visionary entrepreneurs including the founders of Zalando and Raisin. Now bonify is ready for the next step: thanks to our acquisition by SCHUFA, we are ready for further advancement, fresh ideas and limitless growth.