Product Strategist

As a member of Ridgeline’s Product Strategy team, you’ll have the unique leadership opportunity to assist in setting the vision for high-quality, creative enterprise solutions for the investment management industry. 

The Product Strategy organization is responsible for establishing a strategic understanding of customer business problems and industry trends, and driving execution of Ridgeline products through their lifecycles. You’ll work directly with internal and external customers, including Product Management and industry experts, to build and execute a product vision. You will then translate and synthesize those requirements with our Product Management team as you guide our products from design to production. 

As one of Ridgeline's first 50 employees, you will help shape our culture, make a big impact on a small team, and learn what it takes to build a successful company. Our team aims to leave a legacy in an industry primed for change. 

Key Expectations

  • Collaboratively set product vision and strategy, and execute with the VP of Strategy and VP of Products and Engineering 
  • Represent Ridgeline in front of customers, partners, and the industry at large.
  • Articulate and carry out a compelling product strategy that includes a strong understanding of (1) our customers, (2) winning in the market, (3) differentiating our products and company, (4) building compelling and remarkable products, and (5) a winning distribution strategy and model 
  • Produce business requirements for Product Management and Engineering
  • Empower Product Strategy to work effectively and efficiently by navigating key internal and external stakeholders
  • Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
  • Contribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years experience in a strategy, M&A, and/or product management function, with a track record of building and launching new products
  • Expertise in investment management software and deep domain knowledge of back, middle, and front-office operations
  • Awareness of industry trends; a forward thinker
  • Strong fintech industry knowledge and 5+ years experience in one or more areas: portfolio accounting, trade order management, portfolio management, customer relationship management, settlement, and risk management 
  • Looking for a career-defining experience; willingness to become personally invested for the next 7-10+ years to develop a world-class SaaS company 
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to take initiative and build strong relationships
  • A self-motivated and strong collaborator, with the ability to manage expectations and conflicting needs
  • Technical, business, or related degree
  • A strong desire to constantly stay up to date on the latest industry trends and strategic concepts
  • An aptitude for problem solving
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
  • Serious interest in having fun at work

Nice-To-Haves

  • Experience and knowledge of distributed/Blockchain technology 

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline was founded by Dave Duffield in late 2017 to develop enterprise software  for the investment management industry. Headquartered in the Lake Tahoe Basin, Ridgeline’s employees enjoy the lake-in-the-mountains setting and quality of life the location offers.

These company core values guide our collective and individual behavior, decisions, relationships, and points of view: Employees, Customers, Integrity, Innovation, Fun, and Profitability. If these values frame what’s important to you, perhaps you’re one of us.

Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.

Please contact careers@ridgelineapps.com for additional information.


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