Full-Time

Founding Product Manager

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Method Financial

Method Financial

11-50 employees

API for comprehensive debt management solutions

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

Austin, TX, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Hybrid-model in Austin, TX or NYC.

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in product management including a background in software engineering, or engineering-adjacent roles or CS degree
  • Experience in Financial Services / FinTech
  • Sophisticated technical acumen and understanding of underlying drivers and strategy of fintech APIs
  • Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy but also balancing out working dynamically with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
  • Motivation and flexibility to work well in a high-growth environment where things change quickly
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to work under pressure to solve technical problems for Method’s customers and providers
Responsibilities
  • Partner closely with engineering, accurately identifying product trade-offs between scope, timelines, quality, understanding the Method’s technical design, and predicting roadblocks
  • Partner with the co-founders to ensure Method’s vision aligns best for our customers whether they are prospective or already utilizing Method’s API
  • Establish best practices to address customer needs, communicating them clearly to all stakeholders in a timely manner
  • Gather all core business problems and requirements from existing customers, prospective customers, and other strategic initiatives
  • Be a technical problem solver who isn't afraid to get into the weeds of our technical stack

MethodFi provides a debt management solution through a single application programming interface (API) that allows developers to integrate loan repayment, data retrieval, and balance transfers into their applications. The API is capable of handling various types of debts, including student loans and credit cards, and retrieves real-time data without needing user credentials. MethodFi differentiates itself by focusing on lowering lending risk and increasing revenue for businesses while improving users' financial health. The company generates revenue by charging for its API and related services, including compliance and identity verification.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$18M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 11%

1 year growth

↑ 60%

2 year growth

↑ 233%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with companies like Happy Money and BitPay enhance MethodFi's market reach and product capabilities.
  • The recent $16M Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz provides significant capital for product development and scaling operations.
  • Recognition as a finalist in the PayTech Start-up of the Year category highlights MethodFi's industry impact and potential for growth.

What critics are saying

  • The fintech market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Dependence on partnerships for market penetration could pose risks if these partnerships dissolve or underperform.

What makes Method Financial unique

  • MethodFi offers a debt-agnostic API that handles all types of debts, unlike competitors who may specialize in specific debt categories.
  • The API retrieves real-time data without requiring user credentials, providing a seamless and secure experience.
  • MethodFi's no-code solution and white-labeled components make it highly adaptable for businesses of various sizes and technical capabilities.

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Benefits

đź’° Competitive salary + equity

🧑‍💻 Remote first + flexible work schedule

🏡 Home office stipend + hardware

🏖️ Unlimited PTO

🏥 Full healthcare

đź“š Learning stipend

👶 Paid parental leave

🏫 Student loan repayment