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Full-Time

Product Manager

Payments

Updated on 9/9/2024

WhatNot

WhatNot

501-1,000 employees

Online marketplace for authentic collectibles

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$205k - $275kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

Category
Product Management
Product
Requirements
  • 7+ years of Product Management experience
  • Experience working in the payments or fintech domain, especially in an ecommerce marketplace
  • Strong understanding of payment products, gateways, processing, and compliance standards
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, identify trade-offs, and make decisions with limited information in high-pressure situations
  • Proven ability to develop sound research methodologies and collect, synthesize, analyze, and interpret data
  • Experienced in design, and hypothesis driven product development
  • Deep empathy for users and a passion for delivering outstanding user experiences.
Responsibilities
  • Take responsibility for leading the company’s payments strategy.
  • Design and lead the product roadmap and strategy for these areas, balancing short and long-term goals.
  • Engage regularly as a trusted advisor with leadership to understand their strategies, pain points, and priorities to inform product strategy, while providing transparency into roadmaps and managing expectations.
  • Roll up your sleeves to define product requirements & work with engineering, design and broader team to bring our roadmap to market at lightning speed.
  • Do whatever it takes to ensure the cross functional teams in finance, ops, tax are operating effectively, unblock them and make sure they can move at a rapid pace.
  • Analyze competitors and industry trends to advance our payments products and drive innovation.
  • Ensure all payment solutions comply with relevant regulations and security standards.

Whatnot.com operates as an online marketplace dedicated to collectibles, particularly focusing on items like Funkos and FiGPiNs. The platform ensures that every collectible listed is 100% authentic through a rigorous verification process that includes hand authentication, providing trust and security for both buyers and sellers. It serves a community of collectors and enthusiasts who seek rare and exclusive items from popular franchises such as Marvel Comics and Star Wars. Whatnot.com distinguishes itself from competitors by charging low fees on sales and offering seller protection, which guarantees prompt and secure payments. The company's goal is to create a safe and reliable environment for collectors to buy and sell their prized items.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$464.7M

Headquarters

Marina del Rey, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

33%

2 year growth

89%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Whatnot's recent $260M Series D funding round and $3.7B valuation highlight its strong financial health and growth potential.
  • Partnerships with major brands like Marvel Comics and Professional Sports Authentication (PSA) enhance Whatnot's credibility and market reach.
  • The expansion into livestream shopping and additional collectible categories indicates a commitment to innovation and market diversification.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on collectibles like Funkos and FiGPiNs may limit market size and growth potential compared to broader marketplaces.
  • Rapid expansion and scaling, including the planned increase to over 300 employees, could lead to operational challenges and cultural misalignment.

What makes WhatNot unique

  • Whatnot.com offers the largest collection of 100% authenticated collectibles, ensuring trust and security for buyers and sellers, unlike many competitors.
  • The platform's focus on niche markets like Funkos and FiGPiNs, combined with hand authentication, sets it apart from broader online marketplaces.
  • Whatnot's low fees and seller protection provide a competitive edge, making it an attractive option for both buyers and sellers in the collectibles market.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and stock options

Unlimited Vacation Policy and No Meeting Holidays

Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short term disability & Long term Disability

Work From Home Support

Up to $500 monthly to spend within Whatnot App

Care benefits