Set the long-term vision and strategy for the company’s data platform and data products, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs.
Lead, mentor, and develop multiple product teams within the data domain, fostering collaboration, clarity, and ownership.
Build and scale data capabilities—including data pipelines, governance frameworks, metadata systems, and ML/AI platforms—that power fintech products and internal operations.
Collaborate with engineering, analytics, design, marketing, compliance, and executive leadership to drive data-led initiatives across the company.
Translate regulatory, privacy, and security requirements into scalable data solutions that meet fintech industry standards.
Champion responsible data practices, ensuring accuracy, quality, and ethical usage across the organization.
Partner with cross-functional teams to define data metrics, KPIs, and success outcomes for both platform and user-facing features.
Communicate product direction, roadmap progress, and key decisions to leadership, stakeholders, and company-wide forums.
Drive innovation and experimentation by encouraging rapid iteration, A/B testing, and model-driven product design.
Evaluate emerging technologies, vendors, and industry trends to guide long-term data strategy and investments.

12+ years in product management, with at least 5 years leading product teams and 3+ years managing data-focused or platform product areas.
Proven success owning large-scale data platforms, data infrastructure, or ML/AI product roadmaps in fintech or technology organizations.
Deep understanding of data architecture, governance, pipelines, analytics workflows, and cloud-based data ecosystems.
Strong track record building and scaling teams, defining org structures, and mentoring senior PMs.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, including experience influencing at the executive level.
Demonstrated ability to set vision while driving clarity and execution across complex, cross-functional programs.
Expertise in data-driven decision-making, experimentation, and product analytics.
Solid understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to fintech data (e.g., privacy laws, security standards, data residency).

Advanced degree in computer science, data science, business, or related field.
Experience building or integrating ML-driven consumer products.
Familiarity with financial data ecosystems, APIs, partner integrations, and identity verification systems.
Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar portfolios and vendor relationships.
Demonstrated success leading data modernization or cloud migration initiatives.
Experience developing org-wide data strategies or governance frameworks at scale.
Strong background in customer-centric design, experimentation platforms, and personalization engines.

Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Mental health support
Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)
Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments
Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction
Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
401K with 4% company match
Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums

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