Director, Strategy - Product Growth & Marketing

Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians

At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly expanding tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada.

• LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Canada for 2022 and 2023
• Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
• Team of 700+ people
• 1M+ customers

The Role

Neo is looking for an experienced growth strategist with depth of experience in leading, planning and executing go-to-market strategies across all marketing channels. You’ll play a pivotal role in translating product strategy into powerful product marketing narratives that will deliver meaning and value for customers, while optimizing for low-cost acquisition for the business. This is a role that cuts across the growth organization and provides leadership and direction for channel owners and their teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Own the integrated marketing strategy; aligning investment to channels based on performance objectives you help define
• Define and deliver product-channel fit; be accountable for how Neo’s products are presented across channels by working with channel owners to define target audiences, provide copy, visual asset, and compliance direction
• Understand the competitive landscape within Canada and monitor developments of fintech globally to identify new opportunities and white-spaces for growth & innovation
• Be the expert on the competition and global market as it relates to product positioning, channel strategy, and marketing messaging to further optimize Neo’s product marketing and competitive edge
• Own and maintain core product marketing guidelines and channel plan that provide foundational understanding of our products and how we are going to market
• Consult with product strategy and leadership to ensure alignment on product scope and marketing approach
• Lead the development of resonant campaign level product messaging through the translation of core product value propositions and how they relate to customer need
• Drive decision-making through the application of data-driven analysis, research and business judgment

Who we are looking for:

• You have 5+ years of experience in top-tier consulting or internal strategy role
• Product marketing experience within a high growth environment
• Proven experience in creatively positioning and marketing products in a highly competitive and regulated environment on the national and/or global stage
• Strong quantitative, analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills combined with outstanding business acumen
• Experience in directing and shaping marketing concepts and content -- from headlines and tone of voice, to visual direction and design
• Experience working within a PMO or TMO is an asset
• Experience advising senior leadership teams
• Experience working with Product, Engineering and Technical teams an asset
• Ability to drive urgency while maintaining high quality of work

Working at Neo:

The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth-oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to do our best work for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building intuitive products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading.

We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and continuous support. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices. As we evolve rapidly, we’re looking for change-makers who thrive on challenge—people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well-paved path.

All team members have a stake in Neo’s success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you’ve heard that Neo employees work hard, it’s true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company’s success.

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We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.

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