Lead Product Manager, Lending

Varo is an entirely new kind of bank. All digital, mission-driven, FDIC insured and designed for the way our customers live their lives. A bank for all of us.We're looking for a Lead Product Manager to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our consumer lending products. In this role, you'll own the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and optimization, collaborating with cross-functional teams like Engineering, Credit Risk, and Marketing to deliver innovative digital lending experiences.What you'll do:Own Product Strategy Roadmap: Define and champion the strategy and roadmap for key consumer lending products (e.g., Personal Loans, Lines of Credit), aligning with company goals and risk appetiteDrive Product Development: Lead the end-to-end product development process, from requirements gathering and prioritization to launch and post-launch optimizationLeverage Insights: Conduct market research and customer analysis to identify opportunities and inform product improvementsEnsure Performance Compliance: Define KPIs, monitor product performance, and integrate robust risk management and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycleCollaborate Cross-functionally: Serve as the central point of contact for Engineering, Credit Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Marketing to ensure seamless product deliveryFoster Innovation: Identify new features, design experiments (A/B testing), and leverage technology to enhance underwriting and customer experienceYou’ll bring the following required skills and experiences:8-10+ years of product management experience, with at least 4 years in consumer lending or FinTechProven success in launching and growing digital lending productsDeep understanding of the consumer lending lifecycle, credit risk principles, and risk analyticsExperience working with engineering and data teams in an agile environmentStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field Preferred: Experience with cash flow underwriting, alternative data, modern loan management systems, regulatory compliance (Reg Z, Reg E, UDAAP), and A/B testingWe recognize not everyone will have all of these requirements. If you meet most of the criteria above and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you!About VaroVaro launched in 2017 with the vision to bring the best of fintech into the regulated banking system. We’re a new kind of bank – all-digital, mission-driven, FDIC-insured, and designed around the modern American consumer. As the first consumer fintech to be granted a national bank charter in 2020, we make financial inclusion and opportunity for all a reality by empowering everyone with the products, insights, and support they need to get ahead. Through our core product offerings and suite of customer-first features, we aim to address a broad range of consumer needs while profitably serving underserved communities that have been historically excluded from the traditional financial system.Learn more about Varo by following us:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/varomoneyInstagram - www.instagram.com/varobankLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/varobankVaro is an equal opportunity employer. Varo embraces diversity and we are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.Beware of fraudulent job postings!Varo will never ask for payment to process documents, refer you to a third party to process applications or visas, or ask you to pay costs. Never send money to anyone suggesting they can provide work with Varo. If you suspect you have received a phony offer, please e-mail [email protected] with the pertinent information and contact information. CCPA Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants: https://www.varomoney.com/privacy-legal/Originally posted on Himalayas

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