Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast-paced, high‑pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest‑growing fintech companies in Canada. #1 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 for 2023, 2024, and 2025 – the first company ever to achieve a three‑peat at the top! #1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail Top‑ranked mobile apps and credit cards Team of 500+ people 1M+ customers 10K+ retail partners The Role We’re hiring a Director of Product Design to lead the design team across Financial Products, a portfolio that includes lending and banking products, credit cards and mortgages. This is a hands‑on leadership role that will set a bold vision, build what doesn’t yet exist, and scale what does. You’ll lead a division of product designers and work alongside senior product, engineering, data, and operations leaders to solve complex problems with clarity and urgency. You’ll be accountable for both the product experience and the people: hiring, mentoring, coaching, and shaping the next generation of design leaders at Neo. We're looking for someone who’s scaled design teams, shipped high‑impact products, and thrives in a hands‑on, fast‑changing environment: you know when to move fast and iterate, and when to invest in systems and foundations. Above and beyond, you know how to raise the bar on design quality and craft. If you’re excited to build the design function and roll up your sleeves when needed, you’ll be in the right place. What you’ll be doing Own Product Experience Across Your Vertical’s Set and drive design direction across multiple core products, ensuring we’re solving the right problems in the right way. Stay close to the work, reviewing flows, shaping decisions, and raising the quality bar. Ensure experiences are simple, transparent, and meaningfully better for customers. Build and lead high‑performing teams Hire, develop, and lead a team of product designers across multiple squads. Create clarity in roles, expectations, and career growth. Coach designers to think in systems, journeys, and outcomes, not just screens. Drive product outcomes, not just output Partner with Product and Engineering to define roadmaps, priorities, and success metrics. Align teams around clear goals and measurable impact. Ensure design is directly contributing to business and customer outcomes. Balance speed, quality, and stage Make intentional tradeoffs between velocity and craft based on product and company maturity. Help teams navigate ambiguity without slowing down. Invest in the right foundations (systems, patterns, process) at the right time. Improve How Design Works At Neo Evolve processes, critiques, and collaboration models to increase velocity and quality. Identify friction across teams and actively remove it. Contribute to how design, engineering, and emerging AI workflows come together over time. Influence beyond your team Drive alignment across teams and leadership on product direction and priorities. Communicate clearly, framing tradeoffs, decisions, and strategy. Act as a cultural leader, setting expectations for ownership, craft, and accountability. Who we’re looking for 8–12+ years of product design experience, including leading and scaling teams in high‑growth environments (startup experience strongly preferred). Proven track record of building and developing strong design teams that ship real products. Strong product thinker, you understand how design drives customer and business outcomes (not just UI) Comfortable being hands‑on in the work while leading at a strategic level. Deep experience working cross‑functionally with Product and Engineering leaders. Strong understanding of how product needs evolve across stages of growth (0→1, 1→10, 10→100). Systems‑minded, you think about scale, consistency, and long‑term leverage. High standards for interaction design, usability, and overall product quality. You care deeply about talent: hiring the right people, growing them fast, and building a healthy, high‑performing team. Strong communicator who can influence decisions and align teams. Comfortable operating in ambiguity, you bring clarity and momentum to complex, evolving spaces. Domain experience in lending, banking or Fintech is a strong asset, but as important is your ability to ramp fast and think like an owner. Working At Neo The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth‑oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to raise the bar and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building world‑class products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading. We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and empowering each other to move fast and think big. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices, where ideas move quickly and teams build momentum together. As we continue to scale and evolve, we’re looking for builders, innovators, and problem solvers who thrive on challenge–people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well‑paved path. All team members have a stake in Neo’s success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you’ve heard that Neo employees work hard, it’s true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company’s success. Apply With Us We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check. By continuing with your application, you agree to the Candidate Privacy Notice, which guides how we process your personal information for the purpose of your application. Neo Financial leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to reinforce our candidate evaluation process, including the initial assessment of applications and screening of candidates. These tools support our recruitment team; however, all final hiring decisions are made by humans and are not based exclusively on automated processing. If you require further information regarding our data processing practices, please contact us. We are hiring for an open, vacant position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading fintech company in Calgary is seeking a Director of Software Development to lead full-stack teams in delivering innovative financial products. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, a background in software development, and a passion for team engagement and strategic impact. Your role will involve managing capacity, ensuring timely delivery, and adopting AI in the software development lifecycle. This is a rare opportunity to join one of Canada's fastest-growing companies and shape the future of fintech. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada. #1 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 for 2023, 2024, and 2025 — the first company ever to achieve a three-peat at the top! #1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards Team of 500+ people 1M+ customers 10K+ retail partners High Performance at Neo We recruit, hire, and build our company culture around these attributes: Teamwork: We trust, respect, encourage, and show up for each other — through good times and hard. We’re on this mission not just for ourselves, but also for the people we work with — and ultimately, for our customers. Ownership: We all have a stake in Neo’s success — so we go out of our way to do what needs to get done. We hold ourselves accountable to deliver on our commitments — to our customers, to our partners, and to our team. When we fall short, we find a way to do better in the future. Professional Integrity: We’re asking millions of Canadians to trust us with their hard-earned money — so we hold ourselves (and each other) to the highest standards of integrity. The Role Neo Financial is looking for a full-time Director, Software Development to join our team in Calgary. This is a rare opportunity to build products used by millions of Canadians, to get in the door at Canada’s fastest growing company, and to lead development of one of the most sophisticated fintech platforms on earth! A successful Director at Neo is a charismatic, motivating, outgoing leader with expertise in engaging their teams, finding efficiencies, and in building software in the age of AI. We’re looking for someone proactive yet pragmatic, who takes initiative, manages multiple priorities, is data-driven with metrics, and exemplifies organized, fast-paced project delivery at Neo. In this role your responsibility will cover multiple modern full-stack development teams delivering a combination of customer-facing app features with back-end financial data processing systems. Make your mark as you own roadmap projects across areas such as Lending, Deposit Accounts, Mortgages, Transactions, Anti-fraud, AML, Collections, or Operations. Your personal success will be measured against goals in these key areas: Strategic Impact Partner with Product Management. Work in a true partnership with our product leaders to co-plan roadmap initiatives and engineering epics. Understand and pursue our business, financial, and engineering-wide goals. A successful director can contextualize strategic company-wide goals into team goals, a plan, and a realistic timeline. Manage team capacity against delivery goals. Ensure the right levels of staffing and succession planning; execute weekly on recruiting and hiring tactics. Proactively bring credible improvement initiatives forward to the VP and CTO: new technologies, industry trends, opportunities to improve processes or culture. Delivery, Efficiency and Velocity Accelerate our teams with aggressive, thoughtful adoption of AI into our SDLC. Prioritize where your teams spend their time, and set the right pace to keep delivery on-time while maintaining delivery scope, quality and standards. Assess and manage performance of teams and individuals to ensure we’re holding a high performance bar at all times - build a "best in Canada" team. Ensure resilient operation of production systems focusing on low occurrence of incidents or outages. Create transparency; maintain clear executive summaries for all stakeholders. Team Engagement Find and improve on ways to engage your team - we believe engagement is the most important priority in keeping high performance teams at their best. Provide challenges and career development opportunities for your team and for solid performers; align their growth with our top business needs. Be hands-on with training and mentorship for both managers and senior engineers; be confident and hands-on with onboarding new hires. Ensure that developers work collaboratively - within teams and across teams. Provide the framework for collaboration rather than for "divide-and-conquer". Contextualize decisions and policies (e.g. from our People or Compliance teams) for teams to ensure we’re meeting obligations. So What Are We Looking For? At least 5 years of leadership experience on software development teams, with direct management and project-management responsibilities (ideally including P&L responsibilities). History of hands-on product development experience in a top technical role - such as Senior Software Developer. Experience as a leader operating (not just building) software systems in high-availability, high-security, scaled-up production environments. Appetite to lead from the front, and excitement to participate daily in-person. Located in (or willing to quickly relocate to) Calgary AB. Working at Neo: The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth-oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to raise the bar and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building world‑class products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading. We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and empowering each other to move fast and think big. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices, where ideas move quickly and teams build momentum together. As we continue to scale and evolve, we’re looking for builders, innovators, and problem solvers who thrive on challenge–people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well-paved path. All team members have a stake in Neo’s success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you’ve heard that Neo employees work hard, it’s true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company’s success. Apply with us: We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check. By continuing with your application, you agree to the Candidate Privacy Notice, which guides how we process your personal information for the purpose of your application. Neo Financial leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to reinforce our candidate evaluation process, including the initial assessment of applications and screening of candidates. These tools support our recruitment team; however, all final hiring decisions are made by humans and are not based exclusively on automated processing. If you require further information regarding our data processing practices, please contact us. We are hiring for an open, vacant position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast‑paced, high‑pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest‑growing fintech companies in Canada. #1 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 for 2023, 2024, and 2025 — the first company ever to achieve a three‑peat at the top! #1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail Top‑ranked mobile apps and credit cards Team of 500+ people 1M+ customers 10K+ retail partners The Role We’re hiring a Director of Product Design to lead the design team across Financial Products, a portfolio that includes lending and banking products, credit cards and mortgages. This is a hands‑on leadership role that will set a bold vision, build what doesn’t yet exist, and scale what does. You’ll lead a division of product designers and work alongside senior product, engineering, data, and operations leaders to solve complex problems with clarity and urgency. You’ll be accountable for both the product experience and the people: hiring, mentoring, coaching, and shaping the next generation of design leaders at Neo. We're looking for someone who’s scaled design teams, shipped high‑impact products, and thrives in a hands‑on, fast‑changing environment: you know when to move fast and iterate, and when to invest in systems and foundations. Above and beyond, you know how to raise the bar on design quality and craft. If you’re excited to build the design function and roll up your sleeves when needed, you’ll be in the right place. What you’ll be doing Own product experience across your vertical’s Set and drive design direction across multiple core products, ensuring we’re solving the right problems in the right way. Stay close to the work, reviewing flows, shaping decisions, and raising the quality bar. Ensure experiences are simple, transparent, and meaningfully better for customers. Build and lead high‑performing teams Hire, develop, and lead a team of product designers across multiple squads. Create clarity in roles, expectations, and career growth. Coach designers to think in systems, journeys, and outcomes, not just screens. Drive product outcomes, not just output Partner with Product and Engineering to define roadmaps, priorities, and success metrics. Align teams around clear goals and measurable impact. Ensure design is directly contributing to business and customer outcomes. Balance speed, quality, and stage Make intentional tradeoffs between velocity and craft based on product and company maturity. Help teams navigate ambiguity without slowing down. Invest in the right foundations (systems, patterns, process) at the right time. Improve how design works at Neo Evolve processes, critiques, and collaboration models to increase velocity and quality. Identify friction across teams and actively remove it. Contribute to how design, engineering, and emerging AI workflows come together over time. Influence beyond your team Drive alignment across teams and leadership on product direction and priorities. Communicate clearly, framing tradeoffs, decisions, and strategy. Act as a cultural leader, setting expectations for ownership, craft, and accountability. Who we’re looking for 8–12+ years of product design experience, including leading and scaling teams in high‑growth environments (startup experience strongly preferred). Proven track record of building and developing strong design teams that ship real products. Strong product thinker, you understand how design drives customer and business outcomes (not just UI). Comfortable being hands‑on in the work while leading at a strategic level. Deep experience working cross‑functionally with Product and Engineering leaders. Strong understanding of how product needs evolve across stages of growth (0→1, 1→10, 10→100). Systems‑minded, you think about scale, consistency, and long‑term leverage. High standards for interaction design, usability, and overall product quality. You care deeply about talent: hiring the right people, growing them fast, and building a healthy, high‑performing team. Strong communicator who can influence decisions and align teams. Comfortable operating in ambiguity, you bring clarity and momentum to complex, evolving spaces. Domain experience in lending, banking or Fintech is a strong asset, but as important is your ability to ramp fast and think like an owner. Working at Neo: The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth‑oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to raise the bar and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building world‑class products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading. We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and empowering each other to move fast and think big. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices, where ideas move quickly and teams build momentum together. As we continue to scale and evolve, we’re looking for builders, innovators, and problem solvers who thrive on challenge–people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well‑paved path. All team members have a stake in Neo’s success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you’ve heard that Neo employees work hard, it’s true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company’s success. Apply with us: We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check. By continuing with your application, you agree to the Candidate Privacy Notice, which guides how we process your personal information for the purpose of your application. Neo Financial leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to reinforce our candidate evaluation process, including the initial assessment of applications and screening of candidates. These tools support our recruitment team; however, all final hiring decisions are made by humans and are not based exclusively on automated processing. If you require further information regarding our data processing practices, please contact us. We are hiring for an open, vacant position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Revolutionize the design landscape for essential financial products as the Director of Product Design. Directly influence user experience and product impact in a busy fintech startup. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the design process for banking and lending products while nurturing a team of innovative designers. Your hands-on leadership will be essential in aligning design efforts with strategic goals, tackling complex challenges, and expanding a high-performing design culture. If you have a strong background in product design and thrive in dynamic environments, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities: • Lead product design vision across various financial offerings • Mentor and develop design talent within your team • Partner strategically with other departments for cohesive outcomes • Focus on quality and clarity in design deliverables • Streamline design processes for increased efficiency Requirements: • 8–12+ years of experience in product design • Successful record in startup environments • Strong communication and influence skills • Focus on customer and business outcomes • Background in fintech is a valuable asset Join a visionary team to elevate product design in a rapidly changing market, creating impactful experiences for customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Lead the charge in transforming financial products as a Director of Product Design. Foster an environment of high performance while creating impactful design solutions in a rapidly growing fintech. This role requires a visionary leader who will shape the design strategy across various financial offerings. You'll be responsible for hiring, mentoring, and leading a team as you ensure product design excellence. Collaborate with other leaders, driving alignment to deliver high-quality user experiences that meet business and customer needs. Key Responsibilities: • Direct the design strategy across multiple financial products • Lead and develop a high-performing design team • Partner with engineering to define project priorities • Assure quality in customer experience design • Innovate and enhance design processes for greater efficiency Requirements: • 8–12+ years in product design, especially in startups • Established history of building effective design teams • Deep understanding of product lifecycle stages • Experience in lending or financial services is a plus • Strong communicator able to influence team direction Join a leading fintech environment and drive exceptional product design that enhances financial experiences for users. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Lead the charge in transforming financial products as a Director of Product Design. Foster an environment of high performance while creating impactful design solutions in a rapidly growing fintech. This role requires a visionary leader who will shape the design strategy across various financial offerings. You'll be responsible for hiring, mentoring, and leading a team as you ensure product design excellence. Collaborate with other leaders, driving alignment to deliver high-quality user experiences that meet business and customer needs. Key Responsibilities: • Direct the design strategy across multiple financial products • Lead and develop a high-performing design team • Partner with engineering to define project priorities • Assure quality in customer experience design • Innovate and enhance design processes for greater efficiency Requirements: • 8–12+ years in product design, especially in startups • Established history of building effective design teams • Deep understanding of product lifecycle stages • Experience in lending or financial services is a plus • Strong communicator able to influence team direction Join a leading fintech environment and drive exceptional product design that enhances financial experiences for users. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading fintech company in Calgary is seeking a Director of Product Design to lead the design team for financial products including credit cards and mortgages. This hands-on role involves setting a vision, overseeing product design, and mentoring design leaders. The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of experience in product design, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in fast-paced environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact product direction and foster a high-performing design culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast‑paced, high‑pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest‑growing fintech companies in Canada. #1 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 for 2023, 2024, and 2025 — the first company ever to achieve a three‑peat at the top! #1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail Top‑ranked mobile apps and credit cards Team of 500+ people 1M+ customers 10K+ retail partners The Honest Version of This Job Neo processes millions of financial transactions for Canadians every year. We’re launching new credit products, closing capital markets transactions, navigating regulators across multiple jurisdictions, and building infrastructure that didn’t exist five years ago. We move fast and legal needs to move with us. Our experience shows that exceptional legal leadership transcends mere legal knowledge. We value strategic partners who champion innovation by proactively designing scalable governance frameworks and enabling safe, accelerated business growth. If you’ve spent your career being the person in the room that people don’t quite know what to do with, we’d like to talk. What You’re Walking Into Neo is one of Canada’s fastest‑growing companies, serving over one million Canadians with credit cards, savings, mortgages, and rewards. We’re a software and data company operating at the intersection of technology and financial services, which means the legal surface area is genuinely interesting and uniquely complex. You’ll lead a high‑performance Legal team. This is not a role where you inherit a mature function and optimize it. The job is to build, recruit great people, build durable processes, figure out how to use AI to scale what your team can do, and make sure that as Neo grows, the legal function grows with it and not behind it. You’ll sit on the executive team. When we’re evaluating a new product, a new partnership, or a new market, you’re in the room before the decision is made, not after. What This Job Actually Requires You are a leader first. You develop talent, hold people to high standards, and create an environment where your team can do the best work of their careers. The lawyers who report to you should be better for having worked for you. You know how to build. You’ve built or scaled a legal function before, hired people, designed processes, figured out how to do more with less. You know what it feels like to be the one who creates the infrastructure versus the one who runs it. You think like a business partner. You understand that managing risk doesn’t mean stopping things — it means finding the path through. You’re as accountable for Neo’s growth as you are for Neo’s protection. You’re genuinely excited about AI. Not as a buzzword. You’re using it, thinking about it, and building it into how your team works. We’re not looking for someone open to AI, we’re looking for someone ahead of it. You’re formidable. Our board includes people with deep legal backgrounds. When you’re in that room, you hold your own, not because you out‑credential them, but because your judgment is sound and your thinking is clear. What We’re Not Looking For We are building something different than the traditional legal model where the function acts as a gatekeeper. This role is not ideal for a legal professional who prefers to act strictly as an individual contributor over leading and scaling a team, or for those who require a fully pre‑defined roadmap before beginning execution. Given the rapid pace of change, this environment is not suited for someone who finds the necessary ambiguity of an evolving high‑growth company to be draining rather than driving. Role This role offers a substantial compensation package designed to align your success directly with Neo’s trajectory and ensure you are deeply invested in our long‑term value creation. Your total rewards package is structured around three key components: A competitive base salary (the cash component for immediate stability). A cash‑based Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP) to reward disciplined execution and collective velocity in achieving key company milestones. Meaningful equity (options) that provides significant long‑term upside and aligns your financial success directly with Neo’s growth. The Basics LLB/JD, called to the bar in any Canadian province Significant in‑house experience, including in a leadership and team‑building capacity Experience with or appetite to learn financial services regulation, fintech, banking, AML, compliance Based in Canada; we work in‑person What does life as an Owner at Neo Include? ???????? Redefine the financial landscape with top talent in Canada to help everyday Canadians win, and grow quickly while doing it ???? Ownership structure that enables you to share in our path to victory ????Earn BIG with our short term incentive plans (STIP) ???? Collaborating with the brightest minds to build something meaningful, united by a shared commitment to innovation, curiosity, and excellence ❤️???? Flexible health benefits & life insurance ???? 21 Days PTO + stat holidays, and personal leave ???? Health & personal spending accounts ???? A wide variety of discounts through our partner network ???? Access to early use of products and discounts on fixed‑term Neo mortgages ???? Parental top‑up & equity vesting during long‑term leave ???? Neo night events ???? Company‑wide huddles, and education Working At Neo The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth‑oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to raise the bar and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building world‑class products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and empowering each other to move fast and think big. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices, where ideas move quickly and teams build momentum together. As we continue to scale and evolve, we’re looking for builders, innovators, and problem solvers who thrive on challenge – people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well‑paved path. All team members have a stake in Neo’s success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you’ve heard that Neo employees work hard, it’s true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company’s success. Equal Opportunity We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada. #1 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 for 2023, 2024, and 2025 – the first company ever to achieve a three-peat at the top! #1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards Team of 500+ people 1M+ customers 10K+ retail partners The Honest Version of This Job Neo processes millions of financial transactions for Canadians every year. We're launching new credit products, closing capital markets transactions, navigating regulators across multiple jurisdictions, and building infrastructure that didn't exist five years ago. We move fast and legal needs to move with us. Our experience shows that exceptional legal leadership transcends mere legal knowledge. We value strategic partners who champion innovation by proactively designing scalable governance frameworks and enabling safe, accelerated business growth. If you've spent your career being the person in the room that people don’t quite know what to do with, we'd like to talk. What You're Walking Into Neo is one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, serving over one million Canadians with credit cards, savings, mortgages, and rewards. We're a software and data company operating at the intersection of technology and financial services, which means the legal surface area is genuinely interesting and uniquely complex. You’ll lead a high performance Legal team. This is not a role where you inherit a mature function and optimize it. The job is to build, recruit great people, build durable processes, figure out how to use AI to scale what your team can do, and make sure that as Neo grows, the legal function grows with it and not behind it. You’ll sit on the executive team. When we’re evaluating a new product, a new partnership, a new market, you’re in the room before the decision is made, not after. What This Job Actually Requires You are a leader first. You develop talent, hold people to high standards, and create an environment where your team can do the best work of their careers. The lawyers who report to you should be better for having worked for you. You know how to build. You’ve built or scaled a legal function before, hired people, designed processes, figured out how to do more with less. You know what it feels like to be the one who creates the infrastructure versus the one that runs it. You think like a business partner. You understand that managing risk doesn't mean stopping things — it means finding the path through. You’re as accountable for Neo's growth as you are for Neo's protection. You're genuinely excited about AI. Not as a buzzword. You’re using it, thinking about it, and building it into how your team works. We're not looking for someone open to AI, we're looking for someone ahead of it. You're formidable. Our board includes people with deep legal backgrounds. When you’re in that room, you hold your own, not because you out-credential them, but because your judgment is sound and your thinking is clear. What We're Not Looking For We are building something different than the traditional legal model where the function acts as a gatekeeper. This role is not ideal for a legal professional who prefers to act strictly as an individual contributor over leading and scaling a team, or for those who require a fully pre-defined roadmap before beginning execution. Given the rapid pace of change, this environment is not suited for someone who finds the necessary ambiguity of an evolving high growth company to be draining rather than driving. The Compensation Reality This role offers a substantial compensation package designed to align your success directly with Neo's trajectory and ensure you are deeply invested in our long-term value creation. Your total rewards package is structured around three key components: A competitive base salary (the cash component for immediate stability). A cash-based Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP) to reward disciplined execution and collective velocity in achieving key company milestones. Meaningful equity (options) that provides significant long-term upside and aligns your financial success directly with Neo's growth. We seek leaders who prioritize owning a piece of the future we are building. This alignment means that as the company thrives, so do you, making the role a partnership in our collective growth rather than just a traditional employment arrangement. If this model of shared upside and direct impact resonates, you are the kind of builder we are looking for. The Basics LLB/JD, called to the bar in any Canadian province Significant in‑house experience, including in a leadership and team‑building capacity Experience with or appetite to learn financial services regulation, fintech, banking, AML, compliance Based in Canada; we work in‑person What does life as an Owner at Neo Include? ???????? You will redefine the financial landscape with top talent in Canada to help everyday Canadians win, and grow quickly while doing it ???? Ownership structure that enables you to share in our path to victory ????Earn BIG with our short term incentive plans (STIP) ???? Collaborating with the brightest minds to build something meaningful, united by a shared commitment to innovation, curiosity, and excellence ❤️???? Flexible health benefits & life insurance ???? 21 Days PTO + stat holidays, and personal leave ???? Health & personal spending accounts ???? A wide variety of discounts through our partner network ???? Access to early use of products and discounts on fixed‑term Neo mortgages ???? Parental top‑up & equity vesting during long term leave ???? Neo night events ???? Company wide huddles, and education Working at Neo: The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth‑oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to raise the bar and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building world‑class products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading. We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and empowering each other to move fast and think big. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices, where ideas move quickly and teams build momentum together. As we continue to scale and evolve, we’re looking for builders, innovators, and problem solvers who thrive on challenge—people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well‑paved path. All team members have a stake in Neo’s success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you’ve heard that Neo employees work hard, it’s true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company’s success. Apply with us: We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check. By continuing with your application, you agree to the Candidate Privacy Notice, which guides how we process your personal information for the purpose of your application. Neo Financial leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to reinforce our candidate evaluation process, including the initial assessment of applications and screening of candidates. These tools support our recruitment team; however, all final hiring decisions are made by humans and are not based exclusively on automated processing. If you require further information regarding our data processing practices, please contact us. We are hiring for an open, vacant position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
