About the job
Ripjar is a pioneering force in the development of advanced software and data solutions aimed at empowering governments and organizations in their fight against severe financial crimes. Our innovative technology plays a crucial role in detecting illicit activities like money laundering and terrorist financing, thus enabling organizations to enforce sanctions effectively against rogue entities and state actors.
As a fully remote-first team with our head office located in Cheltenham, we welcome candidates from across the UK. If you are based near Cheltenham, you are encouraged to utilize our office space whenever you wish.
The Role:
We are in search of a visionary and strategic product leader to join our executive team as the Vice President of Product, with a specialized focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime (FinCrime) compliance. The VP of Product will be responsible for shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of our AI-driven risk intelligence product suite, ensuring our offerings are not only industry-leading but also compliant and well-positioned for ambitious global growth. This strategic vision will encompass internal innovation areas such as data science, alongside the latest advancements in machine learning and AI to maintain our competitive edge. This role will involve close collaboration with Ripjar’s CEO on strategic innovation, positioning, and prioritization while working closely with the CTO and technology teams to execute the product roadmap.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy, Vision & Leadership
- Strategic Direction: Drive the overarching product strategy, vision, and roadmap ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and long-term business aspirations. Contribute to the overall business strategy as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
- Customer Advocacy: Ensure that customer feedback and insights are integral to our communication and decision-making processes at the Executive Leadership Team meetings.
- Commercial Partnership: Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing to develop a robust Go-to-Market strategy, utilizing insights for product packaging, messaging, pricing, and partnerships to optimize market impact and profitability.
- Agile Execution: Establish modern, agile product development processes while maintaining a data-driven approach that balances long-term vision with immediate commercial demands in a high-growth SaaS environment.
- Cultural Leadership: Uphold Ripjar's leadership principles, fostering a collaborative culture that celebrates innovation and provides a supportive environment for all team members to excel.
AML/FinCrime Domain Expertise
- Regulatory Insight: Provide guidance to executive leadership on global regulatory frameworks, typologies, sanctions, and compliance strategies related to AML and financial crime.

