Job Description
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Title of Role: Founding Product Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site, 5 days/week)
Company Stage of Funding: Series A (~$30M+ raised, YC-backed)
Office Type: On-site
Salary: $170,000 – $260,000 + Equity
Our client is an early-stage fintech/AI startup building next-generation infrastructure for banking. They are replacing legacy systems with AI-native software that automates complex workflows across lending, underwriting, and financial operations.
The company is experiencing rapid growth, already working with top-tier financial institutions and breaking into major U.S. banks. Backed by leading investors and founded by a highly technical team, they are tackling one of the largest opportunities in financial services.
With strong traction, a growing team, and a massive market opportunity, this is a unique chance to join as a founding product leader and shape the future of AI-powered financial infrastructure.
What You Will Do
- Own end-to-end product development from discovery → launch → iteration
- Work directly with customers (banks, financial institutions) to understand workflows and pain points
- Translate complex financial and operational requirements into clear product specs
- Write high-quality product documentation, PRDs, and detailed feature requirements
- Partner closely with engineering to scope, prioritize, and ship features quickly
- Drive product roadmap and strategy in collaboration with the CEO
- Build and improve systems of record for financial workflows (lending, underwriting, etc.)
- Ensure high product quality, especially in complex, ops-heavy UX environments
- Iterate quickly based on customer feedback and real-world usage
- Take ownership of key product areas and scale them over time
Ideal Candidate Background
- 5 plus years of experience in product management or product-adjacent roles
- Background in fintech, banking, or financial products (especially lending/loan origination)
- Strong technical foundation (former engineer or highly technical PM preferred)
- Experience working at high-growth startups (Seed → Series D)
- Proven ability to own products end-to-end in fast-paced environments
- Strong documentation and communication skills with engineers
- Experience building complex systems or enterprise software
Preferred
- Prior experience as a software engineer before transitioning to product
- Experience with SMB lending, loan origination systems, or fintech infrastructure
- Experience at companies like Notion, Ramp, Brex, Mercury, Rippling, etc.
- Strong product taste and UX judgment for operational/admin-heavy tools
- Experience building AI-native or automation-driven products
- Top-tier academic background (CS or related field)
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary: $170,000 – $260,000
- Competitive equity package
- Visa sponsorship available (H1B transfers, TN considered)
- Work directly with founders and leadership
- High ownership, high-impact role
- Opportunity to build foundational product systems from scratch
Why Join
This is a rare opportunity to join a breakout fintech/AI company at the intersection of banking and automation.
You’ll work directly with the CEO and engineering team to build mission-critical financial infrastructure used by major institutions.
If you’re a highly technical, detail-oriented product builder who wants to own complex systems and operate at the cutting edge of AI in fintech, this role offers massive scope, ownership, and impact.
