Director of Product

About Us

Sydecar is on a mission to transform the world of private markets. Our goal is to make these markets more accessible, transparent, and liquid, and we're achieving this by revolutionizing the way investment vehicles are created and executed.

At Sydecar, we're not just a platform; we're a trusted partner in venture capital. We're dedicated to simplifying and standardizing the private investing experience, empowering capital allocators to discover and support visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future.

Our platform is designed with ease and efficiency in mind. We take care of all the behind-the-scenes tasks, from automating banking, ensuring compliance, handling contracts, managing taxes, to streamlining reporting. This leaves investors the freedom to concentrate on what matters most: making valuable deals and nurturing meaningful relationships.

Join us at Sydecar, as we lead the charge in revolutionizing private investing.

Location: NYC or SFAbout the opportunity

Sydecar is seeking a Director of Product  to lead our mission of enabling thousands of new investors to do what they do best — identify and back entrepreneurs who are changing the world.

We’re looking for a hands-on product leader to help shape the future of product at Syedcar. In this role, you’ll coach and support a team of talented Product Managers, guiding them toward excellence. You’ll work closely with the COO to design and scale a world-class product organization—one that consistently ships high-quality, high-impact products with speed and clarity.

You'll drive process, instill product discipline, and help turn company strategy into a clear, actionable roadmap that advances Syedcar’s mission to build the infrastructure powering the private markets.

This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco or New York City with in-office attendance of two days per week.

What  you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

• Uphold and model best-in-class standards for product processes, discovery practices, and documentation—in partnership with the COO.

• Provide hands-on coaching to Product Managers on effective collaboration with engineering, design, and cross-functional business stakeholders.

• Guide and support prioritization efforts to ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs.

• Build strong partnerships with other organizational leaders and continually strengthen the Product team’s relationships across departments.

• Own and lead the quarterly roadmapping process, ensuring successful execution and delivery against the roadmap.

• Collaborate with the COO to translate company strategy and vision into a dynamic, rolling four-quarter roadmap, and lead the team in developing an actionable and inspiring quarterly plan.

What  we're looking for

• 6+ years of experience in product management, including leadership roles such as Group Product Manager, Associate Director, Director, or VP of Product.

• Proven experience in B2B fintech or SaaS software.

• Track record of success leading product teams at a scaling startup or high growth company.

• Experience building products in a regulated industry.  

• Excellent experience in workflow automation, with a strong product intuition and ability to simplify complex processes for users.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

• Strong, process-oriented product leader with deep experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies.

• Passionate about coaching teams, setting a high bar for quality, documentation, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborative with a proven ability to build alignment across cross-functional teams.

• User-obsessed and data-informed, with strong skills in discovery, validation, and product analytics.

• Excellent communicator and storyteller—clear, detailed, and compelling in both written and verbal communication.

• Strategic prioritizer, able to balance short-term needs and long-term vision in dynamic environments.

• Detail-obsessed and rigorous, yet humble and open to feedback.

• Curious and high-initiative—comfortable operating independently and thriving in fast-paced, evolving spaces.

It's a bonus if you have

• Prior experience in private markets, capital markets, or alternative investments.

• Familiarity with fund accounting.

• Understanding of securities laws and regulatory considerations in private market transactions.

You’ll enjoy these benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program

• PTO and sick leave

• Generously covered medical, dental, vision

• Stock options program

• 401k program with 4% employer match

• Personal data plan reimbursement

• Annual professional development stipend

• Annual wellness stipend

• Workspace allotment

• Commuter benefits

• Life insurance

• Parental leave for all employees

Sydecar’s values

Our values are important to the way we live and work at Sydecar. They guide our priorities, behaviors and interactions.

Ownership

We are committed to and proud of our work and growth. We hold ourselves accountable for achieving our goals. 

Excellence

We set and exceed ambitious goals through ownership, data-driven decisions, and rigorous execution.

Humility

We value feedback and recognize that growth comes from learning from each other and our experiences.

Win Together

We are driven by a passion for winning and we champion the success of our team members, our customers, and our partners.

Sydecar is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sydecar are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Sydecar will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Sydecar encourages applicants of all ages.