Director of Product, Asset Backed Financing

Kforce is seeking a Director of Product with deep expertise in Asset-Based Finance (ABF), risk management, and data analytics to lead the strategy, roadmap, and development of portfolio management, deal modeling, and performance platforms. This full-time, hybrid role in New York involves delivering data-driven solutions for investment teams, embedding risk assessment into processes, and leading a team of product managers. Responsibilities include defining global product strategy, developing risk analytics, fostering partnerships, and managing vendor relationships.

Must Have

• 10+ years of experience in product management, data analytics, business analysis, asset management, and/or software development, with a deep focus on Global Asset-Based Finance (ABF) products.
• Expertise spanning ABF sub-asset types, including consumer credit, residential mortgages, high-grade structured credit, and non-performing loans.
• Hands-on experience using Intex to model, analyze, and evaluate structured deals across RMBS, ABS, and CLOs.
• Proficient in scenario analysis, tranche modeling, waterfall structures, and cash flow forecasting.
• Extensive experience working with asset managers, investment professionals, and operations teams.
• Understanding of unique risk characteristics and performance drivers across ABF segments.
• Proven ability to drive alignment and execution across Product, Engineering, Risk, and Investment teams globally.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)

Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Director of Product to join their team in New York! This position is full-time, direct hire and hybrid.

Overview: We are seeking a Director of Product with deep expertise in Asset-Based Finance (ABF), risk management, and data analytics to lead the strategy, roadmap, and development of portfolio management, deal modelling and performance platforms. You will be responsible for delivering data-driven solutions that enable Investment Teams and their partners to make informed decisions across a diverse set of ABF asset classes. The Director will bring strategic vision, strong relationship-building skills, and cross-functional leadership to ensure risk assessment and mitigation are seamlessly embedded into investment processes. This role requires a blend of product ownership, technical fluency, and user understanding-delivering platforms that combine risk measurement, scenario analysis, visualization, and performance insights.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive a comprehensive global product strategy and multi-year roadmap for Asset-Based Finance (ABF)
• Lead a team of product managers focused on ABF tools and platforms; Provide strategic direction across the entire product lifecycle
• Spearhead the development of sophisticated risk analytics and real-time reporting tools; Define and implement standardized risk metrics and dashboards ensuring high-quality, actionable insights
• Foster deep partnerships with global stakeholders to align on strategic goals, gather localized requirements, and ensure adoption of scalable, risk-aligned solutions
• Lead buy vs. build assessments, select the right partners, and manage ongoing vendor relationships
• Ensure ABF product architecture integrates with investment and risk management ecosystems
• Design and implement data models and workflow automation for asset-specific processes

Requirements

• Strategic Product Ownership: 10+ years of experience in product management, data analytics, business analysis, asset management, and/or software development, with a deep focus on Global Asset-Based Finance (ABF) products; Expertise spans the full spectrum of ABF sub-asset types, including consumer credit (auto loans, credit cards, personal loans), residential mortgages, high-grade structured credit (ABS, CLOs), and non-performing loans (distressed real estate, restructured debt, charged-off receivables); Proven ability to lead product strategy and roadmap execution aligned with firm objectives, balancing innovation with scalable, cost-effective delivery
• ABF Expertise: Hands-on experience using Intex to model, analyze, and evaluate structured deals across RMBS, ABS, and CLOs; Proficient in scenario analysis, tranche modeling, waterfall structures, and cash flow forecasting to support product design, risk management, and investment decision-making; Adept at integrating Intex outputs with proprietary risk analytics for a holistic view of exposures across multiple ABF asset classes
• Customer-Centric Design: Extensive experience working with asset managers, investment professionals, and operations teams to tailor tools for each ABF vertical
• Sub-Asset-Level Risk Analytics: Understanding of unique risk characteristics and performance drivers across segments-from delinquency and prepayment in consumer credit, to default timing and severity modeling in non-performing loan pools
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Consistently deliver high-quality, scalable products across complex domains while maintaining rigorous standards in performance, usability, and stakeholder alignment
• Cross-Functional Communication & Influence: Proven ability to drive alignment and execution across Product, Engineering, Risk, and Investment teams globally