Head of New Venture (Financial Product) at Homelight

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Real Estate, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Proven senior experience bringing a financial-related product line from concept to successful market launch and growth
Strong operational and strategic background, with experience launching, scaling, and optimizing business lines or financial products
Proven ability to work cross-functionally across product, underwriting, operations, and marketing to bring financial products to market
Builder’s mindset — thrives in ambiguity, moves quickly from idea to execution, and creates structure where none exists
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with ability to identify growth levers and operational bottlenecks through metrics
Excellent executive communication skills, capable of influencing senior leadership and external stakeholders
Hands-on and organized leader who balances strategic vision with operational execution and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) from a top program preferred, with 2+ years of post-MBA experience
Based in San Francisco, CA, with office days Tue, Wed, and Thur

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end launch and growth of a new, stealth-mode financial product as the Head of this new business line
Work cross-functionally with product, sales, operations, and regulatory teams to ensure a seamless go-to-market process
Develop and execute go-to-market strategies that drive adoption, revenue growth, and long-term scalability
Take ownership of P&L management, including forecasting, performance analysis, and growth planning
Define success metrics and key performance indicators to measure progress and inform strategy
Shape the operational and growth strategy for this new venture while maintaining confidentiality throughout the project
Create strategic roadmaps, analyze performance metrics, and continuously refine the approach to accelerate growth
Build and lead a high-performing team as the business grows, leveraging existing company resources during the early stages

Skills

Product Launch

Go-to-Market Strategy

P&L Management

Forecasting

Performance Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Business Scaling

Regulatory Compliance

Revenue Growth

Homelight

Real estate platform connecting buyers and sellers

About Homelight

HomeLight is a real estate technology platform that helps simplify the buying and selling of homes by connecting clients with top-performing local real estate agents. It uses data analysis to identify successful agents based on their sales records, making it easier for clients to find reputable help. In addition to agent matching, HomeLight offers tools like a home affordability calculator and a home value calculator, as well as connections to local lenders. The company's goal is to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly experience for home buyers and sellers.

Scottsdale, ArizonaHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$290.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Real EstateIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision benefits

Office-wide quarterly group wellness events

401k

Commuter & dependent FSA

Quarterly volunteering & community events

Choice of a Dell or Apple laptop

Mental wellbeing

PTO

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven platforms may erode HomeLight's market share.

Integration challenges with Accept Inc. could affect operational efficiency.

Expansion of 'Buy Before You Sell' may strain resources, impacting service quality.

Differentiation

HomeLight uses AI to enhance agent-client matching, improving user experience.

The platform offers a 'Buy Before You Sell' product, expanding to 40 states.

HomeLight's acquisition of Accept Inc. strengthens its fintech capabilities.

Upsides

AI adoption in real estate boosts HomeLight's efficiency in client-agent matching.

The 'iBuying' trend complements HomeLight's services, enhancing market reach.

Big data analytics provide HomeLight with insights into market trends and behavior.

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