Senior Director, Product Management – Financial Platforms

Affirm

. Lead and grow a high-performing product management team of 6–10 product managers, including people managers .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $305,000 - $375,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in product management, particularly in loans lifecycle and money movement, with a strong focus on team leadership, strategic execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in developing scalable, compliant systems while driving stakeholder alignment and platform health metrics.

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Product Management ExperienceTeam Leadership and DevelopmentLoans Lifecycle ExpertisePayments Infrastructure KnowledgeStakeholder Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Loans Lifecycle MechanicsLoan-Servicing Platform ArchitectureCompliance Requirements for Lending SystemsMoney Movement and Payments InfrastructureData Models and API DiscussionsPlatform Strategy ExecutionSettlement Success RatesReconciliation CoverageException VolumesTime-to-Resolution

Soft Skills

Exceptional Stakeholder ManagementOutstanding Written CommunicationOutstanding Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted ToolsClaudeCursor

Industry Keywords

FintechFinancial ServicesBankingBNPLCapital Markets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow a high-performing product management team of 6–10 product managers, including people managers
Build, mentor, and manage PMs; set standards, create development paths, and cultivate ownership, rigor, and candor
Own the vision and multi-year strategy for Loans Lifecycle and Money Movement
Define roadmaps and execution decisions for scalable, compliant loan systems and global money movement infrastructure
Serve as executive-level subject matter expert on loan lifecycle mechanics, payment rails, settlement flows, and institutional transfers
Partner with Engineering, Accounting, Treasury, Capital Markets, Legal, Compliance, and Client Success
Drive cross-functional alignment and balance competing stakeholder needs
Architect platform strategies supporting standardized loan behaviors, international expansion, new geographies, and product lines
Define and improve platform health metrics, including settlement success rates, reconciliation coverage, exception volumes, and time-to-resolution
Present strategy, tradeoffs, and priorities to senior leadership and shape investment decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of product management experience
3–5 years managing and developing PM teams, including people managers
Deep experience in loans or lending systems
Understanding of loan lifecycle mechanics and loan-servicing platform architecture
Knowledge of compliance and operational requirements for lending systems
Meaningful experience in money movement, payments infrastructure, or financial operations
Fluency in payment rails, settlement flows, cross-border transfers, and reliability and accuracy standards
Experience in fintech, financial services, or banking
Familiarity with BNPL, platform products, or backend infrastructure strongly preferred
Capital markets background is a plus
Ability to set and execute long-term platform strategy in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Strong technical fluency, including data models and API discussions
Proficiency with AI-assisted tools such as Claude and Cursor
Experience building and scaling distributed, high-performing PM teams across multiple domains
Exceptional stakeholder management skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity rewards may be included in the total compensation package
Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Flexible time off
Generous holiday calendars
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with discounted Affirm stock
Remote-first work flexibility within the country of employment
In-person onboarding experience for all new hires
Inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities