Head of Digital Products

Job Title: Head of Digital Products

About us

HDFC Securities is a premier stockbroking company and a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, one of the world’s largest financial services conglomerates. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, HDFC Securities offers a wide range of investment and trading services to retail and institutional clients, including online trading, investment advisory, and research services, making it a trusted partner for investors in India.

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Head of Digital Products to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of digital platforms and solutions in our broking business. This is a leadership role responsible for creating seamless, innovative, and user-centric digital experiences across trading platforms (web/mobile), investment platforms, and backend systems, with the goal of driving customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and own the digital product roadmap aligned with the company’s business goals, customer needs, and regulatory frameworks (SEBI, NSE, BSE, etc.).
• Identify new product opportunities across equity, derivatives, commodities, IPOs, mutual funds, fixed income, and other investment products.
• Benchmark against best-in-class global and Indian broking platforms to ensure competitive positioning.

Product Development & Management

• Lead end-to-end digital product lifecycle from ideation to launch and iteration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Design, Compliance, Marketing, Operations, Research) to deliver robust, scalable products.
• Drive UX/UI excellence for web and mobile trading platforms.
• Implement customer feedback loops and analytics to inform ongoing improvements.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing product team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, data-driven decision-making, and agile development.

Tech & Integration Oversight

• Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure integration with market APIs, order management systems (OMS), back-office platforms, KYC systems, and payment gateways.
• Ensure platform security, scalability, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with business heads, compliance officers, and senior leadership to align product initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Serve as the internal and external evangelist for the company’s digital product capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12–15+ years of experience in product management, preferably in stockbroking, fintech, or BFSI.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling digital products in financial services.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, trading systems, and regulatory environment in India.
• Experience working with or integrating with NSE/BSE platforms, depositories (CDSL/NSDL), and SEBI regulations.
• Familiarity with tech stacks, APIs, mobile/web platforms, and agile development practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications:

MBA/PGDM from a reputed institute or equivalent relevant qualification (preferred).