Associate Product Manager - Fintech

Role Overview

We are seeking an Associate Product Manager passionate about data-driven decision making who is comfortable uncovering underlying issues and does not take high-level dashboards at face value. This role merges product management with data analytics, technology, and business strategy, suitable for individuals who excel at deep analytical problem solving, structured thinking, and taking full accountability.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth data analysis by writing complex SQL queries, creating and maintaining dashboards, and independently verifying crucial metrics.
• Critically evaluate the accuracy and completeness of data, proactively addressing quality concerns by collaborating with technology and analytics teams to rectify data flow and infrastructure.
• Define precise problem statements from unclear or broad situations and decompose business challenges into product and analytical questions through first-principles thinking.
• Own sprint management end-to-end by crafting clear user stories, outlining acceptance criteria, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating with engineering to ensure timely feature delivery.
• Serve as the communication bridge between technical, analytical, business, design, and other product teams, translating business requirements into product specifications and understanding technical limitations for pragmatic decision-making.
• Balance factors such as user experience impact, business goals, technical complexity, and regulatory limitations to make informed product choices and transparently communicate rationales.
• Manage relationships with internal leadership and external banking partners to align on product requirements, synchronize dependencies, and meet regulatory and partner expectations effectively.
• Monitor feature performance post-launch, analyze data and user feedback, and iterate product enhancements accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in product management, ideally within fintech or credit card domains.
• Proficiency writing complex SQL queries and performing comprehensive data analyses.
• Comfort collaborating with engineering teams on data verification, API integrations, and backend system functionalities.
• Experience working with, or in conjunction with, banking or regulated financial institutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to simplify and convey complex concepts effectively.
• Strong independent thinker who persistently questions assumptions by leveraging data-driven insights.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies and experience managing software development sprints.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to credit card products, credit scoring, underwriting, risk assessment, or compliance-related systems.
• Knowledge of data pipelines, event tracking mechanisms, and experimentation frameworks.
• Experience in regulated environments or products shaped by compliance requirements.