Data Product Manager (FinTech, Lending and Capital Markets)

$150,000 - $180,000/Yr

Cross River International - Fort Lee, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Fort Lee, NJ

Textile Mills

About the position

As a Data Product Manager at Cross River, you will lead the development and management of data products that enhance our offerings in lending, fintech, and capital markets. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the product lifecycle from ideation to execution, ensuring that complex data needs are translated into actionable insights for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for data-driven products in lending, fintech, and capital markets.
• Work closely with engineering, data analytics, and business teams to ensure seamless integration of data products into existing systems and workflows.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements, acting as a bridge between non-technical stakeholders and technical teams.
• Utilize SQL and other data tools to analyze large datasets, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Lead the resolution of complex data-related challenges, ensuring that products deliver meaningful and accessible insights to users.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from defining requirements and managing the backlog to leading agile development cycles and product launches.
• Advocate for intuitive, user-friendly data products, ensuring that business stakeholders can easily interpret and use the solutions without needing to understand the complexity of the data systems.
• Leverage deep understanding of lending, fintech, and capital markets to identify market opportunities and drive innovative solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Product Manager or in a similar role within the fintech, lending, capital markets, private credit, or related financial services.
• Strong technical skills in SQL, data analysis, and the ability to work hands-on with engineering teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing complex data products from ideation to execution and the ability to translate market trends into actionable product insights and develop strategies that drive business results.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) and other data-related tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, SnowFlake) and big data technologies.
• Experience working in an agile product development environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $150,000 - $180,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing and innovative fintech company.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.