Lead product vision and execution at Wisr, managing cross-functional teams to launch innovative financial wellness products and mentor Product Managers.
Wisr is committed to building a supportive, inclusive and diverse workplace, and we strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities. We’re happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments to the interview process to ensure equal opportunity for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please reach out to us via [email protected].
Our Why, What and How
We are a proudly purpose-led ASX-listed fintech on a mission to bring people closer to financial wellness and make a real difference in the world, starting right here in Australia. By building products and experiences designed to have a positive impact on the financial health and lives of our customers, we are inching ever-closer to achieving our purpose.
We offer smarter, fairer loans that help people kick their goals sooner. Wisr App, awarded Winner of WeMoney's 2024 & 2025 'Best Mobile Experience', makes loan self-service easy and offers free financial wellness tools including credit scores, round ups, money hacks and more..
The better we do this, the more positive change and impact we can have on our customers. Now is the time to join one of Australia’s fastest growing fintechs and make an impact.
We are a people first business and value flexibility as part of our work - our team works in a hybrid working environment, 3 days per week in our beautiful office space.
Why this role exists
Wisr is undergoing an exciting growth journey and to drive this momentum, we’re looking for a Head of Product who can define a compelling product vision, orchestrate multiple squads, and deliver innovative new products. You’ll blend strategic thinking and vision with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach—owning delivery within one squad while mentoring and guiding a team of Product Managers across the broader portfolio.
What you’ll do
Set Direction
• Define and evolve a clear product vision and strategy aligned to Wisr’s company goals and innovation agenda.
• Drive the annual and quarterly product planning processes, translating strategy into actionable roadmaps, OKRs, and investment cases.
Drive Execution
• Directly manage one cross-functional squad, owning backlog prioritisation, sprint planning and delivery execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Design, Data, Technology, Delivery leaders to optimise delivery processes, ensuring continuous improvement in efficiency and quality.
Launch & Iterate
• Lead the end-to-end process for new product development (Discovery → MVP → MMP).
• Conduct lean experiments to validate value and growth hypotheses, ensuring clear product-market fit before scaling.
• Collaborate with Risk, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure new products comply with regulatory obligations and funding frameworks.
Leadership and Growth
• Mentor, and develop a team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of customer obsession, continuous learning, and psychological safety.
• Champion product excellence by introducing and implementing best practices
Cross functional collaboration
• Build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with peers (Head of Design, Engineering, Technology, Data, Delivery), promoting joint accountability for outcomes.
• Work closely with external partners and API providers to extend and enrich Wisr’s platform.
What you’ll bring
• 10+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years leading teams of Product Managers in fintech, SaaS, or high-growth technology companies.
• Demonstrated success launching and scaling products from concept (0→1) and at scale (1→n).
• Proven ability to define clear product visions, multi-year roadmaps, and align cross-functional teams around measurable outcomes.
• Understanding of lending economics, technology, credit risk, APIs, and regulatory environments.
• Data-driven mindset—highly skilled in product analytics e.g. Amplitude, experimentation (A/B/N testing), and insight-driven decision-making.
• Systems thinker, capable of transitioning between high-level strategic context and detailed product execution effortlessly.
• Exceptional communicator and storyteller who can motivate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with AI-enabled products and platforms (preferred but not essential).
What success looks like in the medium term
• Cohesive product vision
Clearly defined and well-communicated two-year roadmap aligned to business goals, regularly tracked against strategic OKRs.
• New product delivery
Successful launch and market validation of products, meeting agreed product-market fit criteria.
• Squad performance
Consistent and reliable delivery of sprint goals with measurable improvement in squad efficiency and deployment frequency.
• Team health & growth
High team engagement, satisfaction, and clear development pathways established for Product Managers.
• Data-driven culture
Decision-making across all product squads driven by robust insights, experimentation, and customer data.
Some of Our Perks & Benefits
• Flexible and hybrid working
• $500 every year to spend on your wellbeing
• Take an extra Annual Leave day off on us every financial year, with A Day on Wisr
• Access via WHEREFIT to discounted gym memberships, corporate discounts for wellbeing products and more!
• Generous paid parental leave to support your transition to parenthood
• Unlimited Udemy access to learn new skills
• Regular social events and awesome team offsites
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise with up to 6 coaching sessions per year
Working at Wisr
As a purpose-led organisation on a mission to bring people closer to financial wellness, we truly believe in what we do and every person who joins our team plays a part in our success. By practising what we preach (hello, $500 wellness reimbursement, 1:1 coaching via Uprise and unlimited Udemy learning!), you are empowered to own your role, your development and the space that you play in.
We value psychological wellbeing and safety, fostering a high-performing culture which enables continuous learning and growth. Our hiring and interviewing process is designed for you to showcase your experience, skills and passion and take great pride in not just ‘ticking a box’. If this role resonates with you, we want to hear from you.
Wisr Values
• Courageously ask, “What if?”: We challenge the status quo, and we know that decisions that make us smarter, stronger, faster, more innovative always start with a “What if?”.
• ❤️ for the customer: Our internal and external customers are at the center of everything we do. We genuinely have their best interests at heart.
• Smarter parts together: We believe the real magic happens when we bring together the right mix of Smart Parts and work as a team.
• Be a stunning colleague: It’s not just about excelling in our roles, but also going the extra mile to make our colleagues and Wisr shine too.
• Growth over comfort: We love learning, and we always find opportunities to learn something new whether it is facing a fear or pushing through something uncomfortable to level up.
We are dedicated to creating an amazing candidate journey for every applicant. There's no 'shouting into the void' here. We're committed to responding to every single applicant.
Top Skills
A/B/N Testing
Ai-Enabled Products
APIs
Product Analytics
Product Management
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