Drip Capital - Associate Director - Strategy (5-8 yrs)

Associate Director - Strategy

About Drip Capital:

We are a US-based fintech company revolutionizing global trade for SMEs. At Drip Capital, we're redefining the future of trade finance and facilitation, empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to scale internationally with ease.

With the global SME trade market exceeding $5 trillion, our mission is to provide businesses in emerging markets with seamless access to capital-eliminating red tape and outdated processes. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we make trade finance fast, efficient, and hassle-free. Beyond financing, we simplify trade and sourcing, helping SMEs navigate global markets effortlessly.

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with offices in India, Drip Capital is strategically positioned to meet the evolving needs of SMEs in emerging markets.

Backed by top investors-including Accel, Peak XV, Wing VC, Sequoia India, Y Combinator, GMO, SMBC Japan, Barclays, and IFC-Drip has facilitated over $7 billion in trade across 10,000+ buyers and sellers. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to transforming global trade for SMEs worldwide.

Role Overview:

- We are looking for a Associate Director- Strategy with a strong background in consulting, banking, and fintech startups.

- This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive new product initiatives, identify bottlenecks, and oversee end-to-end execution.

- The ideal candidate will have experience in defining product strategies, streamlining processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to build scalable financial products.

Key Responsibilities:

- Define and Drive Product Strategy: Lead the strategy for new product development, identifying market opportunities and business needs.

- End-to-End Execution: Oversee product development from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

- Identify Bottlenecks & Optimize Processes: Analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and drive improvements in product and operational execution.

- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, risk, and compliance teams to develop innovative financial products.

- Market Research & Competitive Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory landscape to inform product strategy.

- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage analytics and user insights to refine product offerings and drive continuous improvement.

Key Qualifications:

- 5-8 years of experience in product strategy, product management, or consulting roles.

- Strong experience in top-tier consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) and/or banking/fintech startups.

- Proven track record of successfully defining and executing product strategies in fast-paced environments.

- Deep understanding of financial products, banking processes, and fintech ecosystems.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to drive alignment across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working in a high-growth fintech or startup environment.

- Understanding of trade finance, credit risk, or payments solutions.

- MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to work at the intersection of fintech and global trade.

- A high-impact role with ownership of strategic product initiatives.

- Dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a strong growth trajectory.