Staff Product Manager (Personalized Marketplaces)

Are you passionate about creating innovative financial products that make a real impact on consumers' lives? NerdWallet is seeking a Staff Product Manager to join our talented Cards, Lending, and Wealth Team (CLAW). In this role, you will lead the development of personalized, data-driven products across the credit cards, lending, and wealth management verticals, helping consumers make smarter financial decisions. Working closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, data, and marketing, you’ll have the opportunity to be a strategic leader across product development, business strategy, and customer experience.

Where you can make an impact: 

• Own the product roadmap for emerging growth projects, leveraging data and partner integrations to deliver personalized credit card, lending, and wealth management solutions, aligning with the overall company vision.
• Define and drive the strategy to build competitive and innovative financial products that address customer pain points and needs.
• Conduct market analysis and competitive research to identify trends, and identify opportunities for product growth.
• Gain a deep understanding of the financial profiles, goals, and challenges of our consumers to drive product innovation and personalized experiences. 
• Own product integrations with third party partners such as credit bureaus and NerdWallet clients.
• Seamlessly execute on roadmaps for successful product launches and updates by partnering with data, engineering, marketing, and editorial teams to create and implement product roadmaps. 
• Live in the numbers: monitor and analyze product performance metrics, implement A/B tests and other optimization strategies to improve user engagement and conversion rates.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to ensure long-term success.

Your experience:

We recognize not everyone will meet all of the criteria. If you meet most of the criteria below and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

• 10+ years of experience in product management, preferably within fintech, consumer finance, or related industries.
• A proven track record of successfully leading the product development process from concept to launch and experience scaling digital products.
• Experience working with clients or partners to understand technical requirements for integrations and third party API implementations.
• Expertise in consumer credit, wealth management, and regulatory compliance in the financial services industry.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in data-driven decision-making and experience working with A/B testing, SEO, and performance optimization.
• The ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels, translating consumer needs into actionable product strategies.

Where:

• This role will be remote (based in the U.S.).
• We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.

What we offer:

Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
• Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off
• 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 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 
• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy

Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)

• 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 
• Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match

Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)

• 401K with 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

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 

NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see:

1. E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español)
2. Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español)

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Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.