Director of Product Management

Above Lending is a next-generation financial services company. We provide simple and transparent products aimed at helping our clients achieve their personal finance goals. With competitive rates and personalized support, our mission is to simplify the lending process and help borrowers attain financial well-being. We are committed to making credit more affordable and accessible.

At Above Lending, we're transforming the lending experience through data, speed, and relentless focus on results. We're a fast-paced, analytics-driven organization that thrives on solving complex problems with smart, driven people. We’re looking for exceptional talent ready to make a direct, measurable impact on our business.

As ourDirector of Product, you’ll be at the center of innovation, leading our product strategy, shaping the roadmap, and spearheading mission-critical initiatives that drive business performance. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and leading a team of high-performing product managers, you'll be empowered to move fast, iterate quickly, and deliver value across the board.

This hybrid role is based in the heart of downtown Chicago, with in-office collaboration 3x per week.

• Own the full product lifecycle, from strategy and design to launch and ongoing optimization,ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and operations to deliver scalable, customer-centric solutions at speed.
• Drive execution by establishing product processes that promote rapid development, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Use market intelligence, customer insights, and performance data to shape a forward-looking, results-driven product roadmap.
• Design and execute A/B tests and experiments to enhance user experience and maximize business performance.
• Conduct market research and gather feedback from customers and internal teams to uncover new opportunities and guide product innovation.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and customers to stay ahead of market trends and emerging technologies.
• Ensure all products comply with applicable regulatory and compliance standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or related field 
• 7+ years of prior product management experience with 2+ years leading product managers or cross-functional teams. 
• 3+ years of experience in fintech, lending, financial services, or payments 
• Experience working in a start-up environment is preferred
• Experience querying product data using SQL
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to influence across teams and levels
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects, driving execution

• Considerable employer contributions for health, dental and vision programs  
• Flexible time-off policy
• 401(K) match with immediate 100% vesting
• Merit advancement opportunities 

Join our dynamic team and contribute to Above Lending’s success as we continue to provide innovative lending solutions to our customers.

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*Above Lending is an equal opportunity Employer*

Above Lending does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions.  No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Above Lending employees or the Above Lending Finance and HR teams.  No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Above Lending HR team.