Senior Product Manager (AI focus with LMM)

About SmartAsset:

SmartAsset is an online destination for consumer-focused financial information and advice that powers SmartAdvisor, a national marketplace connecting consumers to financial advisors. Reaching approximately 75 million people each month (as of Sept. 2021) through its educational content and personalized calculators and tools, SmartAsset's mission is to help people make smart financial decisions. Ranked on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ lists of fastest growing companies in 2021, SmartAsset closed a $110 million Series D round, valuing the company at over $1 billion. SmartAsset was also named to Y Combinator's list of Top 100 Companies of all time and Forbes' list of America's Best Startup Employers in 2020.

About the Team:

This is an unparalleled opportunity to build data product experiences that serve one of the most fundamental human needs to find financial security and freedom through products & services that inspire trust at scale, and provide accurate interactive answers to important personal finance questions—and that's where you come in.

About the Job: 

We are looking for an exceptional Product Manager to join our team and help build the next generation of financial products. This role will help support the growth of the SmartAdvisor, the largest Financial Advisor marketplace in the U.S. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the development of a product strategy and roadmap aligned with company goals and informed by market research and user feedback.
• Work closely with the data science, application engineering, and concierge teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions that meet user needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, including executives, product teams, and cross-functional teams, providing regular updates on project status, soliciting feedback, and addressing concerns.
• Define KPIs and implement mechanisms for tracking and analyzing product performance, using data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous optimization.

Skills / Experience You Have: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, preferably within the financial services or technology sector.
• Proven track record of successfully leading, delivering, and scaling product development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data platforms and LLM's and their potential applications in optimizing financial advisor workflows.
• Experience working with predictive modeling platforms and A/B testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in SQL for data analysis and manipulation.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and navigate competing priorities.
• Experience in managing delivery with cross-functional teams: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with data science, application engineering, and customer service teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of user experience principles: Experience conducting user research, gathering feedback, and translating insights into actionable product improvements that enhance the overall user experience.
• Analytical skills and data-driven decision-making: Proficiency in analyzing data metrics, defining key performance indicators (KPIs), and using quantitative insights to inform product strategy and drive business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills: Ability to effectively communicate product vision, priorities, and progress to internal and external stakeholders, build consensus, and navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills / Experience Preferred: 

• Experience working with Salesforce platforms and development teams
• Proven track record defining and delivering data products (e.g algorithms, XaaS)
• Proficiency in SQL (Structured Query Language) for data analysis and manipulation, enabling the ability to query databases, extract insights, and inform product decisions.
• Experience designing and implementing A/B tests using platforms such as Google Optimize, Optimizely, or similar tools, to optimize product features and user experiences through iterative experimentation.
• Familiarity with Agile principles and practices, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience working in Agile development environments, facilitating sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver iterative product enhancements.

Available Benefits and Perks:

All roles at SmartAsset are currently and will remain remote - flexibility to work from anywhere in the contiguous US.

• Medical, Dental, Vision - multiple packages available based on your individualized needs
• Life/AD&D Insurance - basic coverage at 100% company paid, additional supplemental available 
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• FSA: Medical and Dependant Care 
• 401K
• Equity packages for each role
• Time Off:  PTO, 3 Month Paid Parental Leave,  Secondary Caregiver Leave
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet Insurance
• Home Office Stipend

SmartAsset is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at Recruiting@smartasset.com.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, Rhode Island, Washington, and New York City residents*  $140k- 180k base salary + RSUs + benefits.

Salary at SmartAsset is determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the contiguous United States.