Lead the product strategy for Personal Loans, drive growth initiatives, oversee product execution, and mentor product managers within a high-performance culture.
Your role in our mission
We are seeking a Group Product Manager with a passion for shaping the future of financial products. As Group Product Manager for Personal Loans, you'll lead the product strategy for our flagship product, while driving growth and launching innovations that expand our addressable market. You’ll lead a team of 2-3 product managers, coaching them toward data-driven roadmaps that balance long and short-term investments in the platform.
How you’ll make an impact
- Strategic Product Planning: Collaborate with leaders in Marketing, Credit Risk, and Operations teams to formulate and execute a personal loan product strategy, meeting annual origination, engagement and retention targets
- Product Innovation: Present compelling ideas for significant features, enhancements, and new product concepts, positioning Prosper as a market leader in guiding customers on their financial wellness journey
- Results-Driven Leadership: Guide the team to achieve key results, emphasizing measurable business impact. Harness data and analytics to inform decisions and continually optimize product performance
- Customer-Centric Approach: Cultivate a customer-first mindset, obsessively focusing on improving the Personal Loan application and servicing experiences
- Product Execution: Oversee end-to-end launches of product initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful adoption
- Efficient Time-to-Market: Contribute to the optimization of product development processes, reducing time-to-market for new product initiatives
- Team Performance and Growth: Nurture a high-performance culture within the product team, fostering increased engagement, providing coaching, and supporting professional growth. Mentor team members to achieve both company and professional goals at Prosper
Skills that will help you thrive
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. MBA is a plus
- 8 - 12 years of outcome-driven Product Management or relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years in the financial services industry, preferably in a fintech. Proven track record of 3+ years in successful people management, overseeing teams of 2 to 4 individuals
- Proven ability to inspire and lead teams, fostering a culture of accountability and achievement
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on achieving measurable results
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and influence decision-making across all organizational levels
- Track record of collaborating closely with engineering teams using agile methodologies to ship product initiatives
- Proficient in data analysis, using insights to drive decision-making. Experience with product analytics tools (such as Heap, PostHog, BigQuery)
- Experience designing and analyzing A/B tests to optimize conversion funnels
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting strategies to meet evolving business needs
What we offer
- The opportunity to collaborate with a team of creative, fun, and driven colleagues on products that have an immediate and significant impact on people’s lives
- The opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with experienced industry leaders
- Flexible time off, comprehensive health coverage, competitive salary, paid parental leave
- Wellness benefits including access to mental health resources, virtual HIIT and yoga workouts
- A bevy of other perks including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance discounts, legal assistance, and additional discounts
Interview process
- Recruiter Call: A brief screening to discuss your experience and initial questions
- Department Interview: Deeper dive into technical skills and project alignment with the Hiring Manager or team member
- Team/Virtual Interview: Meet team members for collaborative discussions, problem-solving, or technical exercises
- Case Study Round: Analyze a real-world problem, propose solutions, and present findings, evaluating analytical, strategic thinking, and presentation skills
- Final Round: Discussion with a department head/executive
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About Us
Founded in 2005, Prosper introduced U.S. consumers to an innovative new approach to personal finance called peer-to-peer lending. Twenty years later, Prosper has helped over 2 million customers achieve financial well-being through a comprehensive suite of products. Prosper’s flagship personal loan marketplace continues to offer a unique value for borrowers and investors alike. Home equity loans and lines of credit through Prosper provide homeowners a range of options and choices for tapping into the equity they’ve worked hard to build. The Prosper® Card supports people seeking access to credit and flexibility in managing their finances. Regardless of the product, Prosper is dedicated to meeting people where they are in their financial journey, in order to advance their financial well-being.
We’re on a mission to hire the very best, and we are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere. It is important to us that every hire connects with our vision, mission, and core values. Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all!
Our Values
Diversity expands opportunities
Collaboration creates better solutions
Curiosity fuels our innovation
Integrity defines all our relationships
Excellence leads to longevity
Simplicity guides our user experience
Accountability at all levels drives results
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At Prosper, we're looking for people with passion, integrity, and a hunger to learn. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your unique skill set and diverse perspective will stand out and set you apart from other candidates. Prosper thrives with people who think outside of the box and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. We invite you to join us on our mission to advance financial well-being.
Prosper is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Prosper will consider for employment qualified applicants who are non-US citizens and will provide green card sponsorship.
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