ExecutiveFull TimeEN
About ACA
ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business through an integrated platform of advisory, managed services, and technology solutions.
Our unique model brings together deep regulatory expertise with modern, cloud-native technology, creating a powerful feedback loop between real-world compliance operations and product innovation.
About the Role
We are seeking a Managing Director of Product to lead the software strategy for our Research Compliance Solutions (RCS) offering within ACA’s Managed Services business.
RCS delivers compliance solutions that help regulated financial firms manage risks associated with expert network interactions. Our offering includes:
Pre-call expert screening
Live expert network call chaperoning
AI-powered expert network call chaperoning and research document compliance
These solutions combine software and managed services to deliver comprehensive surveillance and compliance coverage.
As Managing director of product you will own the software products supporting these offerings—defining product vision, managing the roadmap, and ensuring successful delivery in close partnership with offshore development teams and internal stakeholders.
This role is critical to advancing ACA’s position as a leader in AI-driven compliance, including the use of AI to detect material non-public information (MNPI) risk in expert network interactions.
Key Responsibilities
Own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for RCS software solutions
Translate client needs, regulatory requirements, and operational insights into clear product requirements, epics, and user stories
Serve as the primary product interface to offshore development teams (via their project manager), ensuring delivery quality and alignment with business objectives
Partner with Managed Services teams to design and refine integrated software + service solutions
Collaborate closely with Customer Success to capture feedback, validate product enhancements, and drive adoption
Act as a Level 2 product expert supporting Sales and Sales Engineering on complex client inquiries and solution positioning
Drive cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, Managed Services, and Go-To-Market teams
Monitor product performance and usage to measure outcomes and inform roadmap decisions
Lead the evolution of AI-driven capabilities, including models and workflows used to identify compliance risks such as MNPI
Stay current on regulatory developments, expert network dynamics, and emerging technologies shaping the compliance landscape
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or a related field
7–10 years of experience in product management or product ownership
Demonstrated experience owning and delivering software products in a cross-functional environment
Experience working with offshore or distributed development teams
Strong understanding of APIs, data flows, and system integrations (with a business-oriented mindset)
Proven ability to translate complex business or regulatory requirements into actionable product solutions
Preferred Experience
Experience in financial services, compliance, or regulatory technology (RegTech)
Familiarity with expert networks, research workflows, or communications surveillance
Experience building or managing AI/ML-driven products, particularly in risk detection, surveillance, or NLP-based applications
Experience working in a SaaS or cloud-native platform environment
Skills & Attributes
Strong product leadership with the ability to balance business priorities, regulatory requirements, and technical constraints
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to operate independently and drive outcomes without direct authority
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
High degree of ownership, accountability, and initiative
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What Working at ACA Offers
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes comprehensive medical coverage, wellness programs, insurance benefits, employee resource groups, and generous paid time off.
What We Commit To
ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any legally protected status.
