Full-Time

Principal Product Manager

Investing

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Wealthfront

Wealthfront

201-500 employees

Automated investment and wealth management services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$200k - $230kAnnually

+ Equity + Discretionary Bonus

Senior

Remote in USA

Open to US-based remote work.

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Agile
Product Management
Requirements
  • 8+ years of Product Management experience in a consumer software company; experience in building financial technology products is a plus.
  • Demonstrated track record of high-quality decision-making. You’re first and foremost an exceptional product thinker.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to quickly command trust and drive alignment with cross-functional partners and executives.
  • Strong product sense. You’re passionate about building delightful product experiences.
  • Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to problem solving and decision-making.
  • Strong strategic thinking capabilities with an action-oriented mindset.
  • Entrepreneurial and creative attitude. “Yes and” is one of your favorite phrases.
  • Experience working with complex or highly regulated products.
Responsibilities
  • Champion and curate the vision for your product initiatives, continually refine it based on customer insights, and rally the team around it.
  • Define the product priorities and short, medium, and long-term roadmap. Use data and good judgment to drive alignment around tradeoff decisions.
  • Deliver the roadmap through agile sprint cycles, working with them to drive high-quality, customer and data-backed product decisions.
  • Define success metrics and consistently measure the impact of the team’s work.
  • Work cross-functionally to take new products and features to market in a way that maximizes their success.

Wealthfront offers a digital platform for wealth management, focusing on helping individuals grow their wealth through automated investment services. Its primary product is a robo-advisor that manages client funds for long-term investment, along with a high-yield cash account and a diversified bond portfolio for short-term savings. Wealthfront stands out by providing an easy-to-use interface and automated services, making financial management accessible to clients. The company's goal is to empower individuals to save, invest, and maximize their money effectively.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$198.9M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wealthfront's recent expansion into stock trading and bond investing demonstrates its commitment to diversifying its product offerings.
  • The company's achievement of $50 billion in client assets underscores its strong market position and client trust.
  • The high FDIC insurance coverage for cash accounts enhances client security and confidence in the platform.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in FinTech and wealth management is intense, with major players like Robinhood and Vanguard posing significant threats.
  • Reliance on robo-advisors may deter clients who prefer human financial advisors, potentially limiting market reach.

What makes Wealthfront unique

  • Wealthfront's automated investment platform leverages award-winning robo-advisors, setting it apart from traditional wealth management services.
  • The high-yield cash account offering an industry-leading 5.00% APY is a significant differentiator in the short-term savings market.
  • Wealthfront's diversified bond portfolio provides tax advantages and flexibility, unlike traditional bond investments with locked-in rates and maturity dates.

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Benefits

Free lunches, snacks, coffee

Receive 1:1 mentorship

Caltrain pass, an additional transportation stipend, and relocation bonuses

Monthly wellness reimbursement

Discretionary time off policy and offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage