Drive vision, strategy, and execution of consumer lending products. Collaborate cross-functionally on product development, performance monitoring, and compliance management.
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. You will collaborate 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 appetite
- Drive Product Development: Lead the end-to-end product development process, from requirements gathering and prioritization to launch and post-launch optimization
- Leverage Insights: Conduct market research and customer analysis to identify opportunities and inform product improvements
- Ensure Performance & Compliance: Define KPIs, monitor product performance, and integrate robust risk management and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle
- Collaborate Cross-functionally: Serve as the central point of contact for Engineering, Credit Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Marketing to ensure seamless product delivery
- Foster Innovation: Identify new features, design experiments (A/B testing), and leverage technology to enhance underwriting and customer experience
You’ll bring the following required skills and experiences:
- 8-10+ years of product management experience, with at least 4 years in consumer lending or FinTech
- Proven success in launching and growing digital lending products
- Deep understanding of the consumer lending lifecycle, credit risk principles, and risk analytics
- Experience working with engineering and data teams in an agile environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Bachelor'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 testing
We 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 Varo
Varo 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.
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Varo 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.
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Top Skills
A/B Testing
Data Analytics
Fintech
Loan Management Systems
Varo Bank Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Office
Charlotte, NC, United States
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