Shakepay

Staff Product Manager - Growth

Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Mobile Technology, CryptocurrencyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Shakepay is a Canadian Bitcoin company focused on providing secure and easy ways for Canadians to buy and earn Bitcoin. They launched the Shakepay app in 2015 and the Shakepay Card in 2022, serving over one million users. Backed by $44M in funding and regulated across Canada, Shakepay is looking for a passionate individual to drive growth.

Staff Product Manager - Growth

As Staff Product Manager, Growth, you will report directly to the CEO and be responsible for Shakepay’s product-led growth strategy. You’ll focus on increasing Shakepay’s reach, activation, engagement, and retention across their consumer product. This role requires a strategic and hands-on approach, involving leading experiments, understanding customer behavior, and shaping how Canadians adopt and use Bitcoin. You will work closely with engineering, design, data, marketing, and leadership to implement high-impact initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Define and lead Shakepay’s product growth strategy, focusing on growth model levers like acquisition, activation, referral, and retention.
  • Translate insights and strategy into compelling narratives to guide the team.
  • Partner with engineering and design to build growth loops, onboarding experiences, and habit-forming products.
  • Collaborate with marketing to align growth product efforts with lifecycle campaigns and community initiatives.
  • Work with data and research to uncover insights into user behavior and identify high-leverage opportunities.
  • Own and drive initiatives end-to-end, from opportunity sizing to solution discovery to scaling successful bets.
  • Regularly communicate product strategy and progress with executive leadership and the broader team.

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Experience: 8+ years of experience as a product manager in mobile-first technology companies, ideally in fintech or consumer marketplaces.
  • Skills: Excellent communication and storytelling skills – you inspire teams and stakeholders.

Application Instructions:

  • Not specified.

Skills

Product Growth Strategy
Experimentation
Customer Behavior Analysis
Growth Loops
Onboarding Design
User Engagement
Retention Strategies
Cross-functional Collaboration
Data Analysis
Marketing Alignment

Shakepay

Digital currency platform for Canadians

About Shakepay

Shakepay is a digital currency platform based in Canada that enables users to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin and Ethereum quickly. The platform features a mobile app and web interface designed for easy cryptocurrency transactions, catering to both beginners and experienced users. Shakepay generates revenue through transaction fees and spreads on buy/sell orders. A standout feature is the 'Shakepay Card,' a prepaid Visa card that allows users to spend their cryptocurrency instantly, converting it to Canadian dollars at the time of purchase. The company prioritizes security and gives users control over their digital assets, with all transactions being final and irreversible. Shakepay exclusively serves Canadian residents and complies with local regulations.

Montreal, CanadaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$32.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Stock Options
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from Canadian fintech companies could erode Shakepay's market share.
Volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum prices poses a risk to Shakepay's revenue model.
Regulatory changes in Canada could impact Shakepay's operations and compliance costs.

Differentiation

Shakepay offers a unique Shakepay Card for real-time crypto-to-CAD transactions.
The platform provides a seamless user experience for both novice and experienced crypto users.
Shakepay emphasizes security and user control over digital assets, ensuring irreversible transactions.

Upsides

Shakepay's new everyday payments feature enhances its financial tool offerings.
The $44 million Series A funding supports expansion of Bitcoin-focused products.
Integration of AI-driven financial advisory services could enhance user experience.

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