Head of Product

Posted Yesterday
8 Locations
Senior level
Blockchain • Cryptocurrency
The Role
As the Head of Product, you will lead a team of approximately 20 Product Managers and UX Designers, drive product strategy and execution, and ensure alignment across various teams. You'll conduct market research to inform product strategy and oversee the product development process to meet customer needs.
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Who are we?

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-
evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

As the Head of Product, you will be one of our most senior leaders. You will drive company strategy and execution across our product portfolio  collaborating with various teams such as management, clients, revenue, markets, operations, and engineering to deliver robust product solutions that can scale our offerings. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a deep understanding of the digital asset business, encompassing trade lifecycle workflows, financing and risk operations, collateral management, liquidity management, and regulatory reporting. By leveraging this expertise, you will contribute to developing and enhancing our product suite to meet clients needs in a rapidly evolving and regulated environment. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of ~20 Product Managers and UX Designers, fostering a high-performance culture and driving continuous improvement in the team's outputs and quality
  • Deeply understand and articulate customer pain points to ensure our products meet their needs and provide value
  • Drive long term roadmap confidence and clarity across the organization and with the board
  • Align cross-functional teams on priorities and roadmap, ensuring clarity and focus, and deliver against clearly defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and customer needs, informing product strategy
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches, coordinating efforts for seamless execution
  • Oversee the end-to-end product development process, ensuring timely delivery of product features and enhancements.
  • Define and track key product metrics to measure success and drive continuous improvement in product performance and user satisfaction

Qualifications We Seek:

  • Track record delivering material company-level outcomes, setting and achieving product goals and objectives
  • Experience managing and leading a team of Product Managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
  • Strong knowledge of the institutional crypto industry, including regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies
  • In-depth understanding of crypto market structure
  • Experience in building, managing and/or using electronic trading and/or market making systems across financial instruments, preferably in crypto
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management
  • Analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to conduct market research, analyze user feedback, and translate insights into actionable product requirements
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to navigate complex challenges and make strategic product decisions


Base pay for this role is expected to be between $244,000 and $351,000 USD. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as skillset, experience, and qualifications.

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Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.

FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at [email protected], if you need assistance with participating in the application process.

The Company
HQ: San Mateo, CA
237 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

FalconX is a digital asset trading platform that provides clients fast, secure and reliable execution using data science to eliminate slippage and hidden fees.

We’re fortunate to be backed by a wide range of investors including: Accel, Fidelity, B-Capital, Tiger Global, Accomplice, Coinbase, Fenbushi Capital, Flybridge Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and others.

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