Product Manager at Plaid

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

1–4 years of experience in a product-related role (e.g. Product Manager, APM, startup operator, founder, or product analyst)
Proven track record of building or launching products end-to-end
Experience collaborating closely with engineering and design teams to deliver value quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain complex ideas simply and effectively
Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Familiarity using AI in your day-to-day product work, such as prototyping, research, or analysis
Experience in an early-stage or high-growth startup environment
[Nice to Have] Experience in fintech

Responsibilities

Own a product area: define problems, write clear requirements, and drive execution with cross-functional teams
Shape the roadmap using data, feedback, and market signals
Collaborate with Engineering and Design to deliver intuitive, high-quality experiences
Use metrics and user insights to measure and improve outcomes
Communicate clearly, align stakeholders, and guide decisions
Act with a founder mindset–simplify, move fast, and embrace feedback
Learn continuously and help raise the bar for Plaid’s products and culture

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product ManagementRoadmap PlanningCross-functional CollaborationData AnalysisUser InsightsMetricsStakeholder ManagementRequirements Writing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Product Manager position?

The target base salary ranges from $163,200 to $223,200 per year in Zone 1 (New York City and San Francisco Bay Area), and varies based on the job's location.

Is this Product Manager role remote or does it require working from an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this Product Manager role?

Required qualifications include 1–4 years in a product-related role, proven track record of building products end-to-end, experience collaborating with engineering and design, excellent communication, comfort in ambiguous environments, familiarity using AI in product work, and experience in high-growth startups.

What is the company culture like for Product Managers at Plaid?

Plaid's Product team values PMs who are curious, fast-moving, customer-obsessed, act with a founder mindset, simplify, move fast, embrace feedback, learn continuously, and help raise the bar for products and culture.

What makes a strong candidate for this Product Manager role at Plaid?

Strong candidates have 1–4 years in product roles with end-to-end product launches, collaboration experience with engineering and design, comfort in fast-paced ambiguous settings, AI familiarity in product work, and high-growth startup experience; fintech background is a nice-to-have.

Plaid

Connects financial accounts to apps securely

About Plaid

Plaid simplifies financial data management for individuals and businesses by connecting various financial accounts to apps and services. Its main product is a set of APIs that allow developers to integrate financial data into their applications, enabling users to track spending, initiate payments, and access financial services all in one place. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, including app developers and financial institutions, and is used by popular apps like LendingTree and Square. Unlike many competitors, Plaid focuses on providing a comprehensive and scalable platform that supports various financial use cases, such as transactions and identity verification. The company's goal is to enhance the way users interact with their financial data, making it easier and more secure.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$714.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

We've got you covered: From medical, life, and 401ks, we’re here to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Everyone is an owner: We want everyone to feel ownership over their work - literally, which is why we offer equity to full-time Plaids.

Vacation your way: We want to make sure you have time to meet your personal needs with unlimited PTO and two weeks of synchronous, company-wide vacation.

Grow your skills: Every Plaid is in control of their career development with our learning stipends, tools, and trainings.

Risks

Increased competition from API-based banking solutions like FIS's Code Connect platform.

Potential legal challenges, such as PNC's lawsuit over trademark issues.

Demand for enhanced transparency and security in financial data sharing.

Differentiation

Plaid offers seamless financial data integration through robust APIs for diverse clients.

Plaid's Pay by Bank for Bill Pay provides a cost-effective recurring payment solution.

Plaid's strategic partnerships enhance its value proposition in payroll and payment sectors.

Upsides

Plaid's expansion into the Triangle area indicates growth and increased hiring potential.

Partnership with Dwolla enhances Plaid's presence in the secure payments sector.

Collaboration with Ansa expands market reach through pay-by-bank capabilities for merchants.

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