Product Manager - Activities and Transaction Monitoring at Zola

London, England, United Kingdom

Zola Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven product management experience (ideally in fintech), particularly with backend services and complex technical systems
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to navigate complex, regulated domains
  • A track record of successful cross-functional collaboration, extracting insights from diverse perspectives
  • Data-driven decision making: ability to synthesize multiple data sources, customer feedback, and business insights
  • Bias toward action: prefer test-and-learn approaches over waiting for perfection
  • Experience breaking down large initiatives into deliverable increments that deliver value progressively
  • Ability to influence without authority, building buy-in and adoption across the organisation

Responsibilities

  • Own the solution end-to-end — partner with fraud and fincrime experts to design effective detection, build robust systems with engineering, and define downstream operational processes
  • Drive innovation with delivery focus — problem solve with engineers to design solutions that mitigate fraud threats efficiently, reduce customer friction, and deliver fast learning through iterative releases
  • Shape the roadmap — translate strategy into a clear, prioritized roadmap that balances fraud loss, operational cost, and customer experience
  • Lead cross-functional alignment — build trusted relationships with Fraud Strategy, Operations, Payments, Fraud Experience, Risk, and more to deliver outcomes at scale
  • Support all Zopa products — ensure our monitoring and screening solutions protect customers across Current Account, Credit Card, Savings, and Loans
  • Act with an owner’s mindset — make trade-off decisions across risk, customer impact, and commercial outcomes to move the right metrics forward

Skills

Product Management
Transaction Monitoring
Fraud Detection
Financial Crime
Regulatory Compliance

Zola

Online wedding planning and registry platform

About Zola

Zola.com is an online platform designed for couples planning their weddings. It offers a variety of services including customizable wedding invitations, venue and vendor recommendations, and a gift registry that allows couples to manage gifts, experiences, and cash funds all in one place. The platform simplifies the wedding planning process by providing tools for managing guest lists, tracking RSVPs, and meal selections. Zola stands out from competitors by allowing couples to exchange gifts for credit before they are shipped, enhancing the gift-giving experience. The company generates revenue through commissions from vendors and venues booked through its platform, as well as from the sale of wedding-related products. Zola's goal is to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for engaged couples, making wedding planning easier and more organized.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$164.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging platforms offering similar services at lower costs threaten Zola's market share.
Economic downturns may reduce spending on weddings, impacting Zola's revenue.
Expansion into baby registries may dilute Zola's brand focus on weddings.

Differentiation

Zola offers a unique AI tool to balance wedding planning decisions.
Zola's comprehensive platform includes customizable invitations and vendor recommendations.
Zola's guest list management tool streamlines RSVP tracking and meal selections.

Upsides

Zola's AI tool aligns with the trend of integrating AI in wedding planning.
The rise of micro-weddings creates demand for Zola's tailored services.
Zola's digital marketing can leverage increased social media use for wedding planning.

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