Populus Financial is seeking a results-driven Product Manager to join our Card Products team, overseeing financial products used daily by customers nationwide. This role is responsible for shaping product strategy, guiding cross-functional execution, and delivering customer-focused innovations for our mobile banking applications, general purpose reloadable cards, and retail point-of-sale systems. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on product ownership to deliver measurable business impact.
Major Responsibilities
Lead product planning and execution for assigned financial products, from concept through launch, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
Identify and prioritize high-impact features and enhancements by analyzing customer feedback, competitive trends, and market opportunities.
Collaborate with UI/UX teams to translate product vision into intuitive, accessible, and engaging user experiences.
Write detailed user stories and acceptance criteria that clearly communicate requirements to Agile development teams.
Analyze and synthesize market insights to guide product enhancements, ensuring our offerings remain competitive.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product health, drive adoption, and improve customer engagement.
Conduct A/B tests, user experiments, and post-launch analysis to continuously optimize product performance.
Partner closely with IT, Field Operations, Marketing, Compliance, and Finance to ensure successful cross-channel product delivery and alignment with regulatory requirements.
Translate analytics, customer insights, and operational feedback into actionable roadmap decisions.
Present product performance reports and strategic updates to executive leadership.
Key Competencies
Product Management
Data-driven decision making & performance analysis
User story development & Agile delivery
Business strategy & competitive analysis
Customer experience optimization
Strong technical acumen & understanding of mobile and POS platforms
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field is required
4+ years of experience in product management or a closely related role is required
Strong understanding of core computer science concepts and system design principles is required
Experience in fintech space preferred
Proven ability to derive actionable insights from performance data and translate findings into product improvements required
Demonstrated experience writing detailed user requirements and acceptance criteria for technical products is required
Experience designing, running, and interpreting A/B tests preferred
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, processes, and ceremonies is required
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Must have appropriate vision to see up close, and at a distance with ability to adjust vision and focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position might require long hours and weekend work.
Travel
N/A
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
EEO Statement
Populus Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. In compliance with applicable law, Populus Financial Group does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, pregnancy status, or any other protected classification. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development
Industries
Financial Services
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