
VP, Product Research & Strategy, Digital Banking
Forbright Bank
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chevy Chase • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $152,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the development and execution of product research and strategy for digital banking products
- Conduct market research, customer segmentation, and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats
- Define and communicate the short-term and long-term product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with organizational goals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Technology, Marketing, Compliance, Operations) to develop business cases and strategic recommendations for new product initiatives and enhancements, and drive product innovation and delivery
- Evaluate emerging technologies, fintech partnerships, and industry best practices to inform product strategy
- Monitor product performance metrics and customer feedback to inform continuous improvement
- Present research findings, strategic plans, and recommendations to executive leadership
- Mentor and develop junior team members in research and strategy disciplines
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in product management, product strategy, or product research within digital banking, fintech, or financial services required; experience in consumer digital banking preferred
- Experience with market research methodologies, data analysis, and strategic planning
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills
- Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented
- Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Can work independently and within a team; solution-oriented with a collaborative approach
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- 4 weeks PTO
- 401k + company match
- Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
- Remote or hybrid work schedules for most positions
- Incentives for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.
- Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect Foods reimbursement, and more!
- Best Workplaces for Commuters 2023 & 2024 winner
- The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2023, 2024, and 2025 winner
- American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023 winner
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillspresentation skillsinfluencecollaborationverbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal communicationorganizational skillstime management