First Hawaiian Bank is currently seeking a Deposit & Lending Products Strategy Manager to join our Deposit and Lending Services Department
Compensation:
The pay range for the role is $124,000 - $150,000/yr; commensurate with experience
The level of the position will be determined by the hiring manager based on the candidate's qualifications.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM (hours may vary)
Leads the team responsible for the strategy, development, and performance of the Bank’s deposit products and retail lending portfolio, including consumer and small business loans and lines. This role will guide a team of Product Managers to drive portfolio growth, deliver a best-in-class customer experience, strengthen competitive positioning, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. This role blends product strategy, P&L management, portfolio optimization, and cross‑functional leadership, ensuring the deposit and lending businesses operate effectively and advance the organization’s strategic goals.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, finance, economics, related field, or equivalent work experience required.
- Experience managing deposits, consumer and small business products preferred.
- Master of business administration or advanced degree, a plus.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, digital product development, or modern customer engagement strategies, a plus.
- Additional education/coursework in a technical field such as Computer Science, Math, Statistics, etc. a plus.
- Seven (7) years of progressive experience in retail banking product management, specifically in deposit products and/or consumer and small business lending.
Five (5)+ years in a leadership or people management role, including direct management of Product Managers or similar functions.
Required experience may be obtained concurrently.
- Proficient in MS Office 365 suite of applications.
- Strong understanding of product portfolio economics, acquisition levers, lifecycle management, and customer behavior.
- Exceptional analytical and communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal—with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels.
- Proven track record managing end-to-end product development, from concept through launch and lifecycle optimization.
- Experience with market research, competitive analysis, customer insights, and data driven decision making.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performing teams, set strategic direction, and drive accountability.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex cross-functional environments.
Strong vendor, partner, and technology platform management experience. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering executive level presentations and simplifying complex concepts for nontechnical audiences.
- Able to handle confidential matters judiciously.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills; excels in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with competing deadlines.
- Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to operational excellence and follow-through.
- Adept at navigating complexity and ambiguity while maintaining focus on key priorities and outcomes.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, finance, economics, a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Seven years of progressive experience in retail banking product management, specifically in deposit products and/or consumer and small business lending
- Five or more years of leadership or people management experience, including direct management of Product Managers or similar functions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
- Strong understanding of product portfolio economics, acquisition levers, lifecycle management, and customer behavior
- Exceptional analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience managing end-to-end product development from concept through launch and lifecycle optimization
- Experience with market research, competitive analysis, customer insights, and data-driven decision-making
- Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, set strategic direction, and drive accountability
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex cross-functional environments
- Strong vendor, partner, and technology platform management experience
- Ability to deliver executive-level presentations and simplify complex concepts for nontechnical audiences
- Ability to handle confidential matters judiciously
- Strong time management, prioritization, attention to detail, and operational follow-through
- Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity while maintaining focus on priorities and outcomes
- Experience managing deposit, consumer, and small business products
- Master of Business Administration or advanced degree
- Experience with Agile methodologies, digital product development, or modern customer engagement strategies
- Additional technical education or coursework in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
First Hawaiian Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First Hawaiian Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by First Hawaiian Bank.
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) match plus an additional fixed contribution through a separate retirement plan indicates strong long‑term savings support.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental with full preventive coverage, vision, and an EAP underscore comprehensive health support.
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Parental & Family Support — A dependent‑care subsidy with employer matching and family‑eligible counseling sessions provide tangible help for childcare and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
First Hawaiian Bank is Hawaii's oldest and largest financial institution, offering a diversified range of banking services including deposit products, lending, wealth management, and private banking to consumer and commercial customers.
