Head of Product Design - Singapore
syfe-talent · Singapore, Singapore ·
- Seniority
- C level
- Category
- Design
- Experience
- 5+ years
Syfe is APAC's largest and fastest-growing digital wealth platform, trusted with over US$10 billion in assets. We are fundamentally changing how hundreds of thousands of people across Asia-Pacific build wealth through a holistic approach to managing money rather than just pushing investment products. Backed by world-class investors and recognised as a leader in wealthtech, we are a team of passionate builders creating the future of wealth management.
The Right Profile
We are seeking a hand-on Head of Product Design to lead our design organisation. Your mission is to architect the future of our UI/UX across a multi-product ecosystem, championing a world-class, human-centered design philosophy that will define the future APAC’s largest digital wealth manager. You will be the creative and strategic force shaping the 'how', translating user research and product strategy into an intuitive, engaging and beautiful experience for our customers.
Location: Singapore
Key Responsibilities
- Architect what the users experience: Create and scale a cohesive, global design system that ensures a seamless and synergistic platform experience, delighting users and driving deep engagement across our entire suite of products.
- Translate the Product Vision: Own the end-to-end design strategy and execution. Transform multi-year product roadmaps into a clear and compelling design vision that directly supports Syfe’s journey to market leadership.
- Drive Design Innovation: Look beyond the horizon to identify new opportunities in user experience and interaction, experiment original, ambititous design concepts to life.
- Lead & Inspire: Hire new, mentor and grow existing high-performing team of product designers and UX researchers, fostering a culture of ownership, customer obsession, and design excellence.
- Scale Across APAC: Lead the evolution and adaptation of our user experience for existing markets in Singapore, Hong Kong & Australia, expertly navigating diverse regulatory, cultural, and competitive landscapes.
- Be the Voice of the User: Act as a key strategic partner to Product and Engineering leaders, ensuring the user's perspective is powerfully integrated across the entire product development lifecycle.
Who You Are
- Love for Finance & Technology: You are excited about what possibilities fintech can bring and care about solving real problems that impact everyday savers and investors.
- Lead by Example: Talk is easy, and actions speak louder than words. We're a team built by hands-on leaders, and if that's your style, you'll fit right in.
- Operator at Scale: You have a proven track record of launching and scaling world-class consumer product designs and design systems.
- A Passion for Building: You are a natural leader who loves to build and grow exceptional design and user experiences. You lead with empathy and inspire excellence.
- Through Ownership: You are self-driven, take initiative, and own the outcomes of your work.
- An Innovative Spark: You thrive on solving complex puzzles and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo to find better solutions for customers.
What You'll Get
- Be a True Owner: Become a true owner in one of APAC's top fintechs. We offer a competitive compensation package complete with meaningful equity, comprehensive benefits, and performance incentives.
- An Environment to Do Your Best Work: Join a world-class team of builders and problem-solvers in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We foster a culture of high performance, radical ownership, and mutual respect, where you can make a significant impact—and have fun doing it.
- Investment in Your Mastery: We are committed to your growth as a leader. You'll have access to dedicated resources and personalised external support to continue helping you get better.
- Learn from the Best: Backed by top global investors, Syfe offers unique growth and learning opportunities through other portfolio companies and leading global fintechs.
What We Need
- Experience in product design with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Director/Head of Product Design, Head of UI/UX).
- Proven expertise in building and scaling design orgs & systems, leading user research initiatives, and a strong portfolio showcasing best-in-class product design work.
- Direct experience within any B2C fintech industry is a plus; experience in wealth/investment tech is a bonus.
- Experience reporting to and partnering directly with C-level/VP-level leadership to shape business strategy.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
Come As You Are
We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating a welcoming and innovative environment for all our employees, whether you are applying from Singapore or from overseas. We embrace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities for all.
Due to the volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.