Technical Product Lead - AI Finance App

Imagine a world where managing your money feels completely effortless, insightful, and entirely in your control. That's the future we're building at KIRA. We're on a thrilling journey to transform financial experiences across Southeast Asia, moving beyond traditional banking to create an AI-powered Superapp that truly empowers millions. If you're a visionary product leader with a deep love for innovative technology, particularly in AI, and you dream of making a tangible, positive impact on people's financial lives, then this fully remote, worldwide opportunity to shape the next generation of finance is calling your name.

Overview

Bjak is home to KIRA, a pioneering force in making financial freedom accessible to everyone. Back in 2019, we revolutionized the insurance landscape by launching the first mobile-first platform, quickly becoming Southeast Asia's leading online insurance provider. Now, our ambition grows even larger. We're expanding our reach to help people across Asia thrive financially through smart tools for spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travel. Our ultimate goal is to empower individuals to become experts at managing their money with ease and self-reliance, and we firmly believe artificial intelligence is the key to achieving this vision within our lifetime.

We are actively seeking the most passionate and driven individuals to join our global family. Our team comprises over 20 nationalities, collaborating remotely and from various offices around the world. We value those who build for passion, not just the clock. We seek innovators dedicated to creating groundbreaking next-generation products, not merely maintaining the status quo. We are looking for individuals who care deeply about redefining how everyone, not just an exclusive few, can access the best financial applications. Join us in crafting a brighter future from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our AI Finance Superapp, specifically focusing on AI-driven features and capabilities.
Lead the entire product lifecycle from ideation and research through development, launch, and iteration, ensuring a seamless and intelligent user experience.
Collaborate closely with engineering, data science, design, and marketing teams to translate complex AI concepts into intuitive and valuable product features.
Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and user feedback collection to identify opportunities and challenges within the financial technology space.
Drive feature prioritization and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and customer needs.
Measure and analyze product performance using data-driven insights, continuously identifying areas for optimization and growth.
Act as a subject matter expert on emerging AI trends and their application within the financial services industry.
Mentor and guide product managers and cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Requirements

Demonstrable extensive experience in product management, with a significant focus on AI or Machine Learning powered products.
Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling consumer-facing mobile applications, preferably in fintech or a related high-growth sector.
Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, their capabilities, and practical applications in solving real-world user problems.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision making.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities, capable of inspiring and aligning diverse teams.
Deep empathy for users and a relentless drive to create products that genuinely improve their financial well-being.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving global environment.
A true passion for building transformative products and challenging the status quo in financial technology.

What You'll Gain

The extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of finance for millions across Southeast Asia with a truly innovative AI Superapp.
Work with a highly diverse, passionate, and globally distributed team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.
A dynamic environment where your ideas are not only heard but actively encouraged and implemented.
Significant professional growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company.
The chance to make a profound difference in people's lives by making money smarter and more accessible.