Tala

Sr. Product Manager, Identity Management

India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, FintechIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote-First (with offices in Santa Monica, CA; Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India)
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not provided

Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority. We are a rapidly growing fintech company serving millions of customers across three continents and have been recognized by multiple prestigious organizations. We are expanding across product offerings, countries, and crypto and are seeking passionate individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team. Tala creates a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, empowering people in emerging markets to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. We have a remote-first approach and also maintain offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.

What You'll Do

  • Drive Tala’s Identity Management strategy to move fast, scale, and create best-in-class experiences for our customers.
  • Deeply understand Tala’s platform infrastructure, processes, needs, and business goals to prioritize and deliver an identity management roadmap.
  • Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team of engineers to drive execution and deliver measurable results.
  • Gather requirements, determine features, and develop product specs that minimize assumptions and ambiguity for engineers.
  • Create and leverage monitoring, analysis, and qualitative insights to drive prioritization.
  • Drive alignment with a cross-functional group of stakeholders including Product, Credit, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, and Legal.
  • Collaborate with the broader PM community on strategy, dependencies, and creating a center of excellence.
  • Share product and technical architecture insights and best practices with the broader product guild to help educate peers and evolve the platform.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience (Specific experience details not provided)

Responsibilities

  • Developing and executing Tala’s Identity Management strategy.
  • Leading a cross-functional team of engineers.
  • Gathering and defining product requirements.
  • Driving alignment with stakeholders across various teams.
  • Leveraging data and insights to prioritize initiatives.

Company Information

Tala is a fintech company focused on financial inclusion in emerging markets. It has been recognized for its impact and innovation. Tala operates with a remote-first approach and maintains offices in several key locations.

Skills

Identity Management
Product Strategy
Cross-functional Leadership
Requirements Gathering
Product Specification
Monitoring and Analysis
Stakeholder Collaboration

Tala

Digital wallet and lending platform for underserved

About Tala

Tala operates as a digital wallet and lending platform that focuses on providing financial services to individuals who are often overlooked by traditional banks. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create a personalized financial experience for its users. Customers can access instant credit, transfer money easily, and pay bills all through a single app. Tala's unique data tools allow it to serve a diverse range of customers, including those without access to conventional banking. The company generates revenue through interest and fees on the credit it offers, as well as transaction fees for money transfers and bill payments. Operating in multiple countries across three continents, Tala adapts its services to different markets while aiming to enhance the financial well-being of its users by providing tailored credit lines and financial advice.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$341.1MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from Stripe in crypto payments could challenge Tala's market position.
Keytom's launch may attract Tala's crypto-interested customer base, reducing market share.
Apple's NFC chip decision could lead to more competition in the digital wallet space.

Differentiation

Tala uses AI to offer personalized financial experiences to underserved individuals.
The company provides instant credit and expansive bill payment options via a single app.
Tala's proprietary data tools enable services for those without traditional banking access.

Upsides

Integration of stablecoin payments could enhance Tala's transaction speed and cost-effectiveness.
Apple's NFC chip opening may allow Tala to offer more seamless payment options.
Equifax's AI advancements highlight potential for Tala to improve its credit scoring systems.

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