Senior Product Manager

Summary

Join NerdWallet as a Senior Product Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the shopping experiences within our credit cards, lending, and wealth management sectors. You will develop and execute product roadmaps, conduct market research to understand customer needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of fintech, product management, and consumer finance, along with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You will mentor junior team members and champion a customer-first approach. The position is remote and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 7+ years in product management, preferably within fintech, consumer finance, or a related domain
• Demonstrated success in managing and launching impactful product initiatives
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive outcomes without direct authority
• Skilled in leveraging data analytics tools and methodologies to inform decision-making
• Familiarity with A/B testing and user research techniques
• Comfortable working with engineering teams and understanding API integrations and technical workflows
• Passionate about delivering meaningful and user-friendly product experiences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product roadmaps that align with company objectives
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs, address pain points, and drive innovative product solutions
• Ensure the timely delivery of product enhancements and new features in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Integrate robust solutions with third-party partners
• Continuously monitor product performance metrics to optimize user engagement and conversion rates
• Empathize with users and incorporate their needs into product decisions by advocating for a customer-first approach
• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Balance strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and leadership to drive meaningful business outcomes
• Develop and maintain the product roadmap for key initiatives in the credit cards, lending, and wealth management sectors, ensuring alignment with company goals
• Conduct thorough market analysis, identify customer needs, and develop innovative solutions to address pain points and emerging opportunities
• Champion a deep understanding of the target audience’s financial behaviors, goals, and challenges to deliver valuable and personalized product experiences
• Partner with data, engineering, marketing, and design teams to implement product enhancements and new features, ensuring timely delivery
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and employ A/B testing and optimization strategies to enhance user engagement and conversion rates
• Empathize with users, keeping their needs at the forefront of product development decisions
• Mentor junior product team members, fostering an environment of growth and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in fintech, product management, and consumer finance

Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
• Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off
• New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
• Mental health support
• Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
• Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend
• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy
• Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
• Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments
• Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction
• Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
• 401K with company match
• Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
• Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums