Senior Product Manager, Investment Products
EmpowerSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Blockchain, Capital MarketsIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years working in product for a FinTech, blockchain or crypto company
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of and experience with blockchain technology and digital wallet functionality
- Knowledge of and experience within digital marketplaces or more traditional financial markets
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a team or independently
- Excited by fast paced environment and accountability that comes with owning large projects
- Ability to synthesize complex data or user research learnings and make them accessible to engineers, designers, and executives
- Obsess about making product experiences intuitive and prioritizing the consumer's best interest
- High bar for quality product and ability to work through design challenges
- Speak intelligently with engineers and know how to build incrementally with a focus on the future
- Ability to properly evaluate the success or failure of features and use data to guide next steps
Responsibilities
- Help to drive the product lifecycle from ideation, roadmap planning, launch, to post-launch growth for our digital asset marketplaces
- Own the user experience for our customers (retail and institutional) who trade, lend, and borrow on the Figure platform
- Synthesize feedback from users into deliverable product improvements
- Clearly define and communicate strategy, priorities, and key performance indicators with all stakeholders
- Work cross-functionally with the Engineering, Data, Business, Legal, and Marketing teams to align product efforts across the company
- Analyze the product workflow to predict and mitigate complex issues; develop creative and practical, scalable solutions to streamline business efforts
- Create, monitor, and assess success metrics; present findings to the leadership team
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Product Manager, Markets role?
Candidates need 5+ years working in product for a FinTech, blockchain or crypto company, along with knowledge of blockchain technology, digital wallet functionality, and experience in digital marketplaces or traditional financial markets.
What are the key skills you're looking for in this product manager?
The role requires excellent communication and presentation skills, strong organizational skills with attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize complex data or user research for engineers, designers, and executives.
Is a degree required for this position?
Yes, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
What is the work environment like at Figure?
The role involves a fast-paced environment with accountability for owning large projects, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Data, Business, Legal, and Marketing teams.
What makes a strong candidate for this Product Manager role?
A strong candidate has 5+ years in FinTech, blockchain, or crypto product roles, experience with blockchain and markets, excellent communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while synthesizing complex data.
Figure
Blockchain-based home equity lending solutions
About Figure
Figure is a financial technology company that uses blockchain technology to improve financial transactions, specifically in the home equity lending market. It offers products like Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and mortgage refinancing, allowing homeowners to access their home equity quickly and efficiently. The application process is fully online, enabling homeowners to receive funds in as little as five days, which is much faster than traditional banks that can take weeks or months. Figure ensures secure and cost-effective transactions through blockchain, and it generates revenue from origination fees and interest on loans, with competitive rates starting at 3.49% APR. Targeting homeowners across various U.S. states, Figure aims to meet the demand for quick access to home equity for purposes like home improvements or debt consolidation.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$406.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Health & wellness - Figure pays 100% of premium costs for employees and dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance (with the exception of costs associated with the buy-up medical plan.)
Continuing education - Figure will reimburse eligible employees for approved continuing education that either offers growth in an area related to his or her current position or that may lead to promotional opportunities.
Flexible time off - We offer 10 company-wide holidays plus one personal holiday, generous Flexible Time Away (FTA), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Parental Leave.
Bonus & stock options - Figure’s Bonus Plan recognizes and rewards eligible employees’ efforts and contributions. Eligible employees are also granted an option to purchase a set number of shares of Figure’s common stock.
Risks
Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New piggyback loan product could increase financial risk amid housing affordability issues.
Volatile crypto market could impact Figure's blockchain initiatives.
Differentiation
Figure uses blockchain to offer fast, secure home equity access in five days.
The company provides a fully online application process, unlike traditional banks.
Figure's competitive interest rates start as low as 3.49% APR.
Upsides
Increased blockchain adoption boosts Figure's secure transaction offerings.
Figure Connect taps into the demand for liquid private capital markets.
Michael Tannenbaum's appointment as CEO suggests potential for growth.
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