Group Product Manager, Financial Engineering
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for digital payment solutions surges, companies like Coinbase are driving innovation in financial engineering. With a 25% growth in fintech jobs last year, skilled product managers are in high demand. Coinbase stands out for its remote-first approach and commitment to economic freedom. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the intense environment and high expectations. With the right skills and experience, this role can be a launching pad for a career in finance and technology.
Job Description
About the Role
The Group Product Manager, Financial Engineering at Coinbase is a high-visibility role that requires a unique blend of product management, technical expertise, and leadership skills. As a key member of the Platform team, you will define the product strategy for finance transformation, automation, and AI-driven tooling. Your mission will be to empower every finance function at Coinbase to operate with precision, agility, and foresight. You will lead a team of product managers and collaborate with senior leaders in Finance, Product, and Engineering to drive cross-functional execution of high-impact initiatives.The Financial Engineering team is responsible for developing and maintaining the financial infrastructure that supports hundreds of billions of dollars in annual transaction volume. As the Group Product Manager, you will own the product roadmap for finance transformation, ensuring alignment with Finance leadership priorities and company-wide objectives. You will also partner with senior leaders to prioritize a portfolio of initiatives, communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs, and shape the future-state finance technology landscape.
Coinbase is a remote-first company, but not remote-only. You can expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called "surges." If you are ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here.
What You Will Do
- Own the product strategy and roadmap for finance transformation, including process automation, AI-driven insights, and system modernization.
- Lead and develop a team of product managers, setting the bar for product craft, stakeholder management, and technical depth.
- Drive cross-functional execution of high-impact initiatives spanning reconciliation tooling, SOX-compliant change management, new product finance onboarding, and self-serve tools for Accounting and Treasury.
- Partner directly with senior leaders in Finance, Product, and Engineering to prioritize a portfolio of initiatives and communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs.
- Shape the future-state finance technology landscape by identifying the highest-leverage opportunities for automation and tooling.
- Define and track key metrics to measure the success of finance transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new financial products and services.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with financial engineering initiatives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including finance leaders, product managers, and engineers.
What We Are Looking For
- 10+ years of product management experience, including 2+ years managing other product managers.
- Deep knowledge of financial operations, including accounting pipelines, financial reporting, treasury management, and reconciliation workflows.
- Computer Science degree or hands-on software engineering experience.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and align cross-functional teams toward a common vision.
- Familiarity with crypto asset types, on-chain transaction flows, and how they intersect with traditional financial record-keeping.
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud-based financial management systems.
- Knowledge of machine learning and data science principles.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Experience working in a remote-first company.
- Certification in product management or a related field.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible PTO and remote work arrangements.
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
- Quarterly in-person working sessions for collaboration and team-building.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that drive the future of finance.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals.
How to Stand Out
- Develop a deep understanding of financial operations, including accounting pipelines and financial reporting.
- Showcase your experience with product management tools and technologies, such as Jira, Asana, or Trello.
- Prepare to discuss your approach to finance transformation, automation, and AI-driven tooling.
- Highlight your ability to influence senior stakeholders and align cross-functional teams toward a common vision.
- Be ready to provide examples of your experience with cloud-based financial management systems and machine learning principles.
- Demonstrate your knowledge of the crypto and fintech industries, including trends and innovations.
- Show your passion for building the future of finance and your commitment to economic freedom.
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