Senior Product Manager - Equity

Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER - EQUITY SUMMARY As a Senior Product Manager, you will own the execution and evolution of Deel’s Equity product, a fast-growing and strategically important area within our Core Data organisation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, engineers, and cross-functional partners across compliance, payroll, and compensation to deliver a best-in-class global equity experience. This role sits at the intersection of fintech, payroll, HR, and compliance. You will be responsible for translating complex equity concepts into scalable product solutions, helping power one of Deel’s most important and rapidly expanding revenue lines. WHY THIS ROLE Equity is a critical component of how companies attract, retain, and reward talent globally, yet it remains highly complex, fragmented, and manual — especially when you go global. At Deel, we are building a global equity platform that connects equity data, payroll, and compliance into a seamless experience. Today, we’ve only scratched the surface, with significant opportunities to automate manual workflows, expand into new worker types, and deeply integrate equity into broader products like compensation and total rewards. You’ll join at a pivotal moment: owning execution for a high-growth product with low market penetration, strong demand, and a clear path to scale. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Own the day-to-day execution of the Equity product, working across both equity data and equity services - Drive delivery of a roadmap focused on AI, automation, scalability, and global compliance - Partner closely with engineering (distributed across EMEA and APAC) to ship high-impact features quickly - Work cross-functionally with compliance, payroll, and compensation product teams to ensure seamless integration - Define how Deel ingests and models equity data from external systems (e.g., stock administration platforms like Carta, Shareworks, Fidelity, and more) - Build and improve workflows around key equity events (e.g. vesting, reporting, compliance handling) - Identify and prioritise opportunities to reduce manual processes and operational overhead - Support expansion of the equity product into new geographies and additional worker types - Contribute to connecting equity into Deel’s broader ecosystem (e.g. total compensation and rewards) - Communicate progress, priorities, and trade-offs clearly to stakeholders across product and business teams - Operate in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment where speed and execution are critical WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN 12 MONTHS - Delivery of a clear and well-executed roadmap focused on AI, automation, and product expansion - Reduction in manual operational processes through scalable product improvements - Increased adoption of the equity product across new worker types and geographies - Strong collaboration with compliance, payroll, and compensation product teams - Measurable growth in product usage and contribution to revenue within the Equity service WHAT YOU’LL BRING - 5 years of experience in Product Management - Strong execution skills with the ability to deliver quickly in a fast-moving environment - Experience working in fintech, payroll, compliance, or other complex regulated domains (highly preferred) - Solid understanding of financial concepts, or the ability to ramp quickly on equity and compensation structures - Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and non-technical stakeholders - Comfortable operating in ambiguity and owning a product area end-to-end - Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics - Experience working in distributed, global teams - Candidate must be based in EMEA NICE TO HAVE - Experience with equity management, stock administration platforms, or cap table systems - Background in payroll or compliance-heavy environments - Experience building products that integrate with external financial or HR systems Total Rewards Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.  Some things you’ll enjoy - Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location - Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country - The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com http://deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com http://payspace.com and @paygroup.com http://paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page https://www.deel.com/careers. Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives. Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Deel/form/accommodation-requests and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com. As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations. 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