Head of Product, US Core

About the Role

The successful candidate will be a seasoned product leader with a proven track record of driving growth through product innovation and a deep understanding of the fintech landscape. They will be adept at making strategic decisions, leveraging data to inform product development, and fostering a culture of innovation within the team.

As part of the leadership team, the Head of Product, US Core, will work closely with various departments, including credit, engineering, design, marketing, and finance, to align unit economics, roadmap, and brand vision. This collaborative approach ensures a holistic strategy that not only drives business growth but also enhances the user experience.

What You Will Do

• Own the P&L across Tilt's core product portfolio, ensuring revenue growth and profitability.
• Lead Cash Advance, CA+, Thrive, and a growing set of non-liquidity products, driving the strategy, pricing, and packaging decisions that shape the business.
• Transform Tilt from a single-product to a multi-product financial brand, shifting the user relationship from transactional to relational.
• Drive top-line growth through product innovation, identifying and executing levers that power the next phase of business expansion.
• Serve as the strategic voice of the user, bridging the gap between credit policy, marketing, and user experience (UX), ensuring that the user's needs are at the forefront of every decision.
• Articulate a coherent product vision, defining who Tilt builds for and why, and ensuring every aspect of the product reinforces this narrative.
• Build and elevate a high-potential product organization, mentoring individual contributors and managers to achieve the next level of seniority.
• Partner across functions to align unit economics, roadmap, and brand, ensuring a cohesive and effective strategy.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in building and shipping consumer products at scale, preferably in the fintech, lending, or credit space.
• A proven track record of operating in high-growth environments and making crisp decisions without perfect information.
• Director-level experience or equivalent, with a history of managing other product managers and growing them professionally.
• fluency in the language of business, including revenue, profit, retention, and credit policy, combined with a strategic, user-centered viewpoint.
• Founder experience is a plus, indicating the ability to author a product strategy from inception and defend it under scrutiny.
• Ability to rally cross-functional partners around a product strategy, demonstrating excellent communication and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Excel, demonstrating proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with product development methodologies, such as Agile, and their application in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of fintech regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring that products are developed with these considerations in mind.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay that reflects the candidate's potential and experience.
• Generous equity packages, aligning the team's interests with the company's growth and success.
• Flexible health plans at various premium levels, along with substantial subsidies that meet global standards.
• A virtual-first teamwork approach, with a WFH office reimbursement to support remote work arrangements.
• Direct exposure to the leadership team, ensuring visibility and opportunities for professional growth.
• Complete support for work-life balance, including flexible working hours and a culture that values well-being.

• Demonstrate Your Passion for Fintech: Show a genuine interest in how technology is revolutionizing financial services and how your skills can contribute to this movement.
• Highlight User-Centric Skills: Emphasize your ability to understand and articulate user needs, ensuring that your product strategy is always user-centered.
• Prepare to Talk About Data: Be ready to discuss how you've used data to inform product decisions and drive business outcomes in your previous roles.
• Showcase Your Leadership: Highlight your experience in leading cross-functional teams and your approach to mentoring and growing team members.
• Ask Strategic Questions: Prepare thoughtful questions about the company's product vision, strategy, and future plans to demonstrate your interest and engagement.
• Be Ready to Discuss Ambiguity: High-growth environments can be ambiguous; be prepared to talk about how you navigate unclear situations and make decisive actions.