Director, Product

AutoTrader.ca • Toronto, ON

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About The Position

We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagships brand— AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and Collateral Management Solutions (CMS) — help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence. As part of AutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond. This role will be within our FinTech Business i.e. Dealertrack Canada, the country’s leading automotive financing portal, processing over 6.5 million credit applications annually and Collateral Management (CMS), a national tech solution that boosts lien and registration services, recovery services, and insolvency management solutions for Canadian Lenders. Our fintech platforms power the lending workflows that financial institutions and dealers rely on every day, forming the backbone of Canada’s automotive lending ecosystem. Our mission is to help Canadians get into the right vehicles with confidence by powering the financial infrastructure behind it. We’ve built an industry-leading ecosystem at the center of automotive finance in Canada, and we’re just getting started. The Role: We’re looking for a Director of Product to lead key products within our fintech domain. Reporting to the VP of Product, Fintech, you will own the strategy and evolution of products that support automotive lending across Canada while leading a team of Product Managers responsible for delivering meaningful outcomes for lenders and partners. You will work closely with engineering, design, and business leaders to translate customer needs and market dynamics into clear product direction and measurable outcomes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of product management experience, including experience leading and developing Product Managers
• Proven experience owning product vision, strategy, and outcomes for complex products or platforms
• Experience working closely with enterprise customers or partners to shape product direction
• Ability to operate effectively in complex systems with multiple stakeholders, integrations, and workflows
• Experience working in strong product-led technology organizations
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior leaders across product, engineering, and business teams
• A track record of coaching Product Managers and building high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fintech, lending, payments, or financial platforms is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision and strategy for key areas of our fintech platform, setting clear direction and outcomes for your product portfolio
• Lead and develop Product Managers, building a strong team and helping them grow their product judgment and leadership
• Partner with leading financial institutions to understand evolving needs and ensure our platform continues to support critical lending workflows
• Drive cross-functional execution, working closely with engineering, design, data, and commercial teams to deliver high-impact products
• Strengthen product practices, establishing programs, decision frameworks, and operating rhythms that help teams execute effectively
• Deliver measurable outcomes, ensuring product investments create meaningful value for customers and the business

Benefits

• Gym discounts
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Virtual wellness events
• Conferences & training budget
• Regular internal training programs
• Financial planning with 3% matching Pension
• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus structure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed