Collectors

Director, Financial Services Strategy & Growth

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Fintech, CollectiblesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Fully Remote
  • Job Type: Not Specified
  • Salary: Not Specified

Collectors Financial Services is seeking a Director, Financial Services Strategy & Growth to lead the expansion of its Financial Services offering and shape the future of collectibles financing. This role involves building infrastructure, products, and marketing strategies to drive scale across Lending, BNPL, and Sale Advance solutions. It's a cross-functional leadership position collaborating with Legal, Marketing, Product Management, Accounting, Marketplace, and Vault teams. The role reports to the Senior Director of Financial Services, spearheading strategic initiatives and developing user experiences for growth.

Requirements

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, scrappy approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

Product Development & Strategy

  • Lead the creation of scalable financial infrastructure for term loans, BNPL, and sale advance services for collectibles, ensuring compliance and tech stack alignment.
  • Pilot and scale a sale-advance program integrated with PSA’s eBay marketplace for instant financing upon item listing.
  • Launch instant loan offerings tied to vault items and Set Registry entries with intuitive UX.
  • Drive product integrations across MyCollection, Set Registry, Online Submission Center, and other customer touch points.
  • Create customer-friendly applications and in-product experiences to support financial services adoption.

Growth Marketing & Partnerships

  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for lending services, including strategic partnerships and channel marketing.
  • Collaborate with internal marketing teams to build inbound funnels via SEO, email, content, social, and video campaigns.
  • Plan and promote presence at industry trade shows and events for awareness and lead generation.
  • Leverage internal platforms (CardLadder, Set Registry, PSA Pop Reports, CCE) for targeted product promotions.
  • Oversee the creation of marketing assets, including website content, social media, and sales collateral.

Compliance & Global Expansion

  • Identify and manage regional compliance and partnership requirements for global growth.
  • Ensure all financial offerings meet TILA and state-level regulatory standards.
  • Develop and execute market entry strategies for international expansion, initially focusing on Asia and Europe.

Company Information

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology providing value-added services for collectors worldwide. They grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of collectibles, modernizing and digitalizing the process to help collectors pursue their passions. Their services span collectible coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia, with subsidiaries including PSA, PCGS, WATA, Card Ladder, SGC, and the Long Beach Expo. Founded in 1986, Collectors has graded and authenticated millions of items and employs over 1,700 people across its headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Seattle, Canada, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

Notice

Collectors will transition to the Workday Applicant Tracking System (ATS) on May 27th. Applicants may be asked to reapply at that time. For questions regarding your application status, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

Skills

Financial Services Strategy
Product Development
Marketing Strategy
Cross-functional Leadership
Fintech
Lending
BNPL
Sale Advance
Legal Collaboration
Product Management
Accounting
Marketplace
Vault

Collectors

Authenticates and grades collectibles items

About Collectors

Collectors.com specializes in the authentication and grading of valuable collectibles, including coins, sports cards, and memorabilia. The company assesses the condition and authenticity of these items, which is essential for determining their market value. Using advanced technologies like computer vision and machine learning, Collectors.com automates the grading process, enhancing both speed and accuracy. This service is crucial for individual collectors, dealers, and investors who want to ensure the quality of their items. Unlike many competitors, Collectors.com not only provides grading services but also offers a subscription model for access to valuable data insights on collectible prices and trends. The company's goal is to support the growing demand for collectible authentication while ensuring employee well-being through competitive benefits.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1986Year Founded
$100MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_DEBTCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(K) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Employee Discounts
Flexible Work Hours
Fun Working Environment

Risks

Rising competition from Beckett Grading Services threatens market share.
Counterfeit collectibles pose a threat to Collectors' credibility.
Economic downturns may reduce demand for Collectors' services.

Differentiation

Collectors integrates AI and machine learning for precise grading and authentication.
Partnerships with eBay and GameStop enhance Collectors' market reach and service offerings.
Collectors offers a comprehensive marketplace with grading, vaulting, and selling services.

Upsides

Increased interest in digital collectibles boosts demand for authentication services.
Fractional ownership trends create new opportunities for grading and authentication.
Growing popularity of online marketplaces expands Collectors' service reach.

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