Job Title: Head of Digital Products
About us
HDFC Securities is a premier stockbroking company and a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, one of the world’s largest financial services conglomerates. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, HDFC Securities offers a wide range of investment and trading services to retail and institutional clients, including online trading, investment advisory, and research services, making it a trusted partner for investors in India.
Job Description
We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Head of Digital Products to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of digital platforms and solutions in our broking business. This is a leadership role responsible for creating seamless, innovative, and user-centric digital experiences across trading platforms (web/mobile), investment platforms, and backend systems, with the goal of driving customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Vision
- Define and own the digital product roadmap aligned with the company’s business goals, customer needs, and regulatory frameworks (SEBI, NSE, BSE, etc.).
- Identify new product opportunities across equity, derivatives, commodities, IPOs, mutual funds, fixed income, and other investment products.
- Benchmark against best-in-class global and Indian broking platforms to ensure competitive positioning.
Product Development & Management
- Lead end-to-end digital product lifecycle from ideation to launch and iteration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Design, Compliance, Marketing, Operations, Research) to deliver robust, scalable products.
- Drive UX/UI excellence for web and mobile trading platforms.
- Implement customer feedback loops and analytics to inform ongoing improvements.
Team Leadership
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing product team.
- Foster a culture of innovation, data-driven decision-making, and agile development.
Tech & Integration Oversight
- Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure integration with market APIs, order management systems (OMS), back-office platforms, KYC systems, and payment gateways.
- Ensure platform security, scalability, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with business heads, compliance officers, and senior leadership to align product initiatives with broader organizational goals.
- Serve as the internal and external evangelist for the company’s digital product capabilities.
Required Skills & Experience
- 12–15+ years of experience in product management, preferably in stockbroking, fintech, or BFSI.
- Proven track record of launching and scaling digital products in financial services.
- Strong understanding of capital markets, trading systems, and regulatory environment in India.
- Experience working with or integrating with NSE/BSE platforms, depositories (CDSL/NSDL), and SEBI regulations.
- Familiarity with tech stacks, APIs, mobile/web platforms, and agile development practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications:
MBA/PGDM from a reputed institute or equivalent relevant qualification (preferred).
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