Full-Time

Business Development & Product Partnerships

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Blend

Blend

501-1,000 employees

Streamlines lending process for financial institutions

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$126k - $148kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Only candidates located in the United States will be considered for this role.

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience creating new growth opportunities in the role of business development, strategy, consulting, or technology
  • Outstanding ability to communicate complex ideas and technical concepts clearly and efficiently
  • Exceptional ability to build buy-in with internal and external stakeholder groups
  • Ability to think creatively about applying data and technology to solve business problems
  • Project management experience and the ability to balance multiple time-sensitive and cross-functional projects
  • Self-starter - comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty and can thrive in an unstructured environment
  • A track record of working in a fast-paced environment, setting your own demanding expectations, inspiring and supporting colleagues
  • Experience working in enterprise SaaS industry
  • Knowledge of the mortgage industry
  • Knowledge of the consumer banking industry
Responsibilities
  • Learn and maintain a deep technical understanding of the Blend platform and our customers across mortgage and consumer banking
  • Distill a partner’s key business objectives, capabilities, and technical needs to understand areas of value
  • Consult with leading industry partners to diagnose complex problems and develop compelling data-driven partnerships and solutions
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus and execute on recommended solutions
  • Partner closely with Product, Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Engineering

Blend simplifies the lending process for financial institutions with its digital platform, which helps banks and credit unions process over $3 billion in loans daily. The platform offers a Consumer Banking Suite with configurable products that enhance lending and deposit experiences, both online and in branches. By automating workflows and providing tools like instant pre-approvals and electronic closings, Blend improves efficiency and reduces costs for its clients. The goal is to enable financial institutions to create personalized customer experiences while adapting quickly to market changes.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$646.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

-31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing a $150 million investment from Haveli Investments strengthens Blend's financial position and supports long-term growth.
  • Partnerships with major institutions like Fannie Mae and various credit unions highlight Blend's credibility and market penetration.
  • The ROI study indicates that Blend's Mortgage Suite can save significant time and costs, offering a 10x return on investment for its customers.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive fintech landscape requires Blend to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Economic conditions affecting the financial sector could impact Blend's revenue and growth prospects.

What makes Blend unique

  • Blend's platform offers a comprehensive Consumer Banking Suite that enhances both lending and deposit experiences, unlike competitors who may focus solely on one aspect.
  • The company's modular architecture and no-code configuration tools allow for rapid adaptation to market changes, setting it apart from less flexible solutions.
  • Blend's strong emphasis on automated workflows and instant pre-approvals significantly reduces loan processing times, providing a competitive edge in customer satisfaction.

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Benefits

Meaningful equity and a 401(k) plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness benefits covering a variety of wellness activities, gym memberships, fitness classes and more

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Generous vacation policy

Work from home office set up stipend and internet stipend during COVID-19