Chief Product Officer
Dallas, TX (HQ)
Product /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Siepe is a rapidly growing, Dallas-based SaaS company, specializing in developing tech-enabled solutions for firms in the hedge fund and financial services industry. Our mission is to deliver a single source of truth from which investment managers can find strategic, actionable insights to drive competitive advantage and business growth.
We are a profitable company and offer competitive compensation and benefits while also providing an opportunity for advancement in a growing business.
We are looking for a visionary and results-driven Chief Product Officer (CPO) to lead and scale our product organization. As CPO, you will define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap while directly overseeing a cross-functional team of Product Managers and Business Analysts. You will serve as a key member of the executive team, shaping Siepe’s overall direction through a product-first lens.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive Siepe’s enterprise-wide product vision and long-term strategy in alignment with company objectives and market opportunities.
- Champion customer-centric product development grounded in strong financial domain understanding, particularly within Private Credit, CLOs, borrowing base reporting, and structured credit solutions.
- Own and communicate the product roadmap, ensuring transparency and alignment across engineering, sales, operations, and leadership teams.
- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of Product Managers and Business Analysts.
- Oversee career development, performance reviews, and team structure to support growth and delivery.
- Instill product management best practices, including agile planning, user story development, and backlog grooming.
- Ensure successful execution of product initiatives from conception through delivery and continuous iteration.
- Partner with Engineering, UI/UX, DevOps, and QA to scope and deliver quality solutions on time and on budget.
- Govern product ownership across sprint cycles, backlog health, and prioritization.
- Serve as the voice of the customer across the organization, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to gather input, validate ideas, and refine product direction.
- Support sales, marketing, and client services by providing product expertise, demos, and go-to-market strategies.
- Maintain fluency in the data architecture, financial workflows, and compliance-related needs of hedge funds, private equity, and private credit managers.
- Deep understanding of CLO structures, cash flow waterfalls, borrowing base deal terms, and associated data/reporting complexities.
- Navigate and support a product ecosystem that includes OMS, trade capture, issuer pages, compliance, tax lots, and allocation models.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in product management or product leadership, with at least 5 years in a senior/executive role within a B2B SaaS or FinTech organization.
- Proven experience building software platforms or workflows that support Private Credit, Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), and borrowing base facilities.
- Strong track record of launching successful enterprise software products in the financial services domain.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex product portfolios.
- Familiarity with SQL, data modeling, reporting platforms, and cloud-native environments.
- Proficiency with modern product management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Figma).
Skills
- Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capabilities.
- Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and operational rigor.
- Deep understanding of structured credit instruments and private lending markets.
- Client-facing aptitude and the ability to translate technical complexity into tangible client value.
- Deep understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being both inside and outside of work. Enjoy paid holidays and vacation, 401k matching, and bonus opportunities, as well as access to our learning & development program to help you grow your career. Additional perks include daily catered lunches, monthly celebrations, quarterly offsite events, and annual holiday parties. We also provide a generous employee referral program. Join us and be part of a company that invests in your success and values your contributions!
