Vice President of Product

Company Description Northbridge Capital Partners (NCP) is a private equity fund founded by experienced business executives and entrepreneurs that focuses on management buyouts (MBOs) and management buy-ins (MBIs). NCP invests up to $1 million of equity capital in profitable manufacturing, processing, wholesale, and distribution businesses within driving distance of Toronto, Ontario. The firm partners closely with current managers, prospective owner-managers, and business owners to structure transactions, support succession planning, and ensure long-term business success. NCP also collaborates with financial advisors such as lawyers, accountants, and finance professionals, acting as a catalyst to complete successful ownership transitions. The organization emphasizes aligned incentives, requiring management teams to invest meaningfully alongside the fund in each transaction.
Role Description The Vice President of Product is a full-time, remote role responsible for defining and leading NCP’s product vision across its investment offerings, tools, and services for managers, owners, and advisors. This role will oversee product strategy, ensuring that NCP’s solutions and processes effectively support MBO and MBI transactions, from deal sourcing through post-close value creation. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with investment, operations, and marketing teams to prioritize product initiatives, refine workflows, and develop new value-added offerings for portfolio companies and partners. The Vice President of Product will manage the product roadmap, gather stakeholder feedback, analyze performance data, and drive continuous improvement of digital platforms, documentation, and client-facing materials. This role will also mentor team members on product management best practices and ensure alignment between product priorities and NCP’s overall business objectives.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in Product Strategy and Product Management, including owning a product roadmap and aligning it with business and investment goals.
Strong Analytical Skills and experience using quantitative and qualitative data to guide product decisions and measure impact.
Proven track record in Product Development, from concept through launch and iteration, ideally in financial services or B2B environments.
Experience in Cross-functional Team Leadership, collaborating effectively with investment professionals, operations, technology, and external partners.
Extensive leadership experience in product roles, ideally at the Director or VP level, with responsibility for strategic planning and execution.
Background in private equity, investment management, or financial services is highly beneficial; familiarity with MBO/MBI transactions is a plus.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is an asset.

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