Director of Product, Student Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the product strategy and roadmap for Clasp Student Finance, collaborating closely with the Director of Engineering on execution.

• Develop standardized processes for school onboarding and integration, which include loan certification and connections to student information systems.

• Implement enterprise university customer solutions without requiring custom builds.

• Assess and prioritize product initiatives across the student application experience, university customer needs, and platform modernization efforts.

• Forge strong partnerships with the Compliance team, involving them early in product decision-making processes.

• Articulate and present Clasp's product vision to school partners, at higher education finance conferences, and within the organization.

• Acquire knowledge and manage the lending platform lifecycle, which encompasses application and disclosures through to school certification, data management, disbursement, banking partners, and servicing partners.

• Gain expertise in student loan policy and identify avenues to address the needs of students and universities.

• Present annual product strategies to the executive team and board members.

• Oversee product managers, recruit and develop the product team, and engage directly with customers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years in product management, including recent hands-on experience.

• Proven track record of managing direct reports and building a team, which involves hiring, creating an organizational structure, and coaching product managers.

• Familiarity with student loans, covering areas such as financial aid packaging, loan applications, certification, disbursement, and servicing.

• Experience collaborating with Compliance to align risk management with the product vision.

• Capability to quickly grasp complex systems, including interpreting diagrams, API documentation, and technical specifications.

• Strong commercial judgment in linking customer challenges to revenue generation and making informed product trade-offs.

• Proficient at taking and defending a position supported by research and evidence.

• Extensive use of AI to streamline workflows and generate measurable outcomes.

• Experience in a startup or growth-stage company is advantageous.

• Background in fintech with bank partners, particularly in lending-as-a-service, is a plus.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States for any employer.

• This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, neither now nor in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive cash and equity compensation.

• Comprehensive health benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Student loan repayment assistance.

• 401k plan with matching contributions.

• Flexible paid time off policy.

• Opportunities for growth and performance in a dynamic environment alongside a talented team.