Wealthfront

Senior Product Manager, Home Lending

Palo Alto, California, United States

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$170,000 – $200,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Mortgage Lending, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 4+ years of Product Management experience and 2+ years of experience building mortgage- or real estate-related products, along with a strong product sense and a passion for building delightful product experiences. An analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making is also required, alongside excellent communication and presentation skills to quickly command trust and drive alignment.

Responsibilities

The Senior Product Manager will utilize customer and business insights to frame the most important problems and opportunities, define product priorities and roadmaps, and use data and good judgment to drive alignment around tradeoff decisions. They will partner with the Home Lending Product Lead to deliver the roadmap through agile sprint cycles, define success metrics, and consistently measure the impact of the team’s work, while also working cross-functionally to take new products and features to market and ensuring executive and partner alignment.

Skills

Product Management
Mortgage/Real Estate
Data-Driven Decision Making
Analytical Skills
Communication
Presentation
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Wealthfront

Automated investment and wealth management services

About Wealthfront

Wealthfront provides financial services aimed at helping individuals grow their wealth through a digital platform. Its main offering is an automated investment platform that utilizes robo-advisors—algorithms that manage and invest client funds for long-term growth. This service is complemented by a high-yield cash account that offers a competitive 5.00% APY for short-term savings, provided through partner banks. Additionally, Wealthfront offers a diversified bond portfolio, allowing clients to earn dividends with tax advantages, and a platform for discovering and purchasing stocks to facilitate quick and strategic investment decisions. Unlike many traditional wealth management firms, Wealthfront focuses on automation and ease of use, making financial services accessible to a broader audience. The company's goal is to simplify wealth management and help clients maximize their financial potential.

Key Metrics

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$198.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Free lunches, snacks, coffee
Receive 1:1 mentorship
Caltrain pass, an additional transportation stipend, and relocation bonuses
Monthly wellness reimbursement
Discretionary time off policy and offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Risks

Increased competition from robo-advisors and traditional institutions may erode market share.
Free wire transfers could increase operational costs without boosting revenue.
Expansion into stock trading faces competition from established platforms like Robinhood.

Differentiation

Wealthfront offers a high-yield cash account with industry-leading 5.00% APY.
The company provides a diversified bond portfolio with tax advantages and no maturity dates.
Wealthfront's automated investment platform uses award-winning algorithms for long-term wealth growth.

Upsides

Wealthfront's cash account now offers up to $8 million in FDIC insurance.
The company has reached $50 billion in client assets, indicating strong growth.
Increased demand for AI-driven financial advice aligns with Wealthfront's robo-advisor services.

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