Forward Deployed Product Manager at Valon

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, Mortgage, Regulated FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • Systems Thinker: Ability to dive into a client’s specific workflows, then zoom out to design abstractions that scale across many
  • Technically Fluent: Can reason about workflows, APIs, ledgers, integrations, and data models with engineers without needing to code; loves understanding how complex systems fit together
  • Customer-Driven, Product-Minded: Embeds with customers to see the messy truth, with a north star of building reusable product
  • Collaborative: Thrives in high-trust squads where Deployment Strategists, PMs, engineers, and operators co-own outcomes
  • Execution-Focused: Can run zero-to-one builds in ambiguous environments and ship
  • Complexity-Loving: Sees edge cases and risk as puzzles and opportunity; motivated by complexity

Responsibilities

  • Surface & Translate Requirements: Partner with Deployment Strategists and clients to scope real customer needs and turn them into crisp product definitions
  • Generalize from the Field: Abstract messy, one-off asks into scalable product patterns, balancing immediacy with long-term product principles
  • Design Extensions & Integrations: Define and build integrations and workflow extensions with engineering that become reusable platform modules
  • Represent the Customer in Product: Ensure roadmap decisions reflect deployment reality, validating solutions against live operational needs
  • Create Leverage for Scale: Build playbooks, documentation, and rollout strategies so Deployment Strategist teams can scale adoption across customers
  • Close the Loop: When gaps emerge in the field, diagnose the root cause, propose solutions, and work with clients, Deployment Strategists, and engineers to resolve them

Skills

Product Management
Customer Deployment
Technical Solutions
Regulated Finance
Mortgage Servicing
AI Platforms
R&D Collaboration
Platform Development

Valon

Customer-centric mortgage servicing platform

About Valon

Valon operates as a mortgage servicing platform focused on improving the home ownership experience for its users. It provides homeowners with a user-friendly, mobile-compatible interface that allows them to manage their mortgages efficiently and transparently. The platform offers real-time information about mortgage options, enabling users to explore their choices without any obligation. Valon distinguishes itself from competitors through its commitment to responsive customer service, ensuring quick and high-quality support for its clients. The company's goal is to transform the traditional mortgage industry by making it more accessible and efficient, ultimately empowering homeowners with better tools and information.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$339.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance plans
flexible sick days
Equity
Company holidays
Generous vacation policy
Laptop, custom accessories, & ergonomic equipment
Paid parental leave

Risks

Increased competition may erode Valon's market share.
Rising interest rates could reduce mortgage refinancing activities.
Expansion into new markets may face regulatory challenges.

Differentiation

Valon offers a mobile-friendly interface for seamless mortgage management.
The company provides real-time, accurate mortgage information to homeowners.
Valon prioritizes customer experience with responsive and high-quality service.

Upsides

Valon's Series C funding supports platform development and market expansion.
Adoption of AI tools enhances Valon's customer service capabilities.
Mobile-first solutions align with Valon's interface, boosting user engagement.

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