Lead Product Manager - localisation

Who we are

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 4 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your Mission:
As a Lead Product Manager for France or Italy at Bitpanda, your main focus will be the localisation and definition of products and features, ensuring they meet the specific needs and preferences of our regional markets. By aligning products with local user expectations, regulatory requirements, and cultural nuances, you will play a key role in Bitpanda's expansion and adoption across diverse regions. Your work will influence the evolution of Bitpanda’s platform, driving tailored experiences that resonate with local audiences and enhance our product’s global reach

What you’ll do:

• Lead the localisation of existing products and the development of new features to align with regional market needs, ensuring that our solutions address local user preferences, regulatory requirements, and cultural distinctions.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from ideation to delivery, for regional initiatives.
• Identify new market opportunities and regularly refine existing products, creating strategies that leverage local insights and data to drive regional growth and user engagement.
• Coordinate and manage project work plans, budgets, and deliverables with a focus on regional objectives. Partner closely with local and central teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, legal, and engineering, as well as external vendors to align on product requirements and delivery. Identify and mitigate localisation-related risks tied to product development, compliance, security, and scalability, ensuring adherence to both industry standards and local best practices.

Who you are:

• 5+ years in product leadership role within fintech, trading, or crypto, ideally with a strong record of launching and localising successful products.
• Demonstrated experience in adapting products for specific regions, including knowledge of localisation strategies, regulatory compliance, and cultural adaptation.
• You excel at developing intuitive, user-friendly products and are always looking to enhance the user experience by incorporating local insights and feedback.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, you are skilled at defining product goals and prioritising features that deliver value. You’re adept at scoping initiatives to address both global objectives and regional needs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making and the use of analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlikview). Ability to interpret regional data to inform product localisation.
• Experience with large-scale consumer-facing web and mobile applications, particularly in financial services, trading, or cryptocurrencies. Knowledge of market-specific trends and user behaviours is an asset.

What’s in it for you

• We're proud of our flexible working model that includes 2 days (minimum) working from the local Hub, plus 60 Work From Anywhere days annually
• Total compensation package including participation in our Bitpanda stock option plan
• Competitive benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy
• Exclusive premiums when trading on Bitpanda
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.