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Float is on a mission to simplify finance for Canadian businesses empowering them to eliminate complexity and unlock new opportunities. Through our innovative platform Float enables businesses to streamline financial operations and optimize cash flow so they can focus on what matters most: growth.

As one of Canada’s fastest growing companies and top-rated startups in 2024 and 2023 Float is customer-obsessed, passionate and entrepreneurial with a team that includes leaders from Uber, Shopify, Top Hat, TouchBistro and Ada.

At Float everyone is an owner bringing their unique perspective to our team and product. Your voice is important and we take having a culture based on feedback seriously. We openly share our thoughts and differing opinions so we can continue to improve. We do our best to keep our decision-making decentralized so that all team members feel ownership in our success.

Float is Canada’s complete business finance platform combining modern financial services and software to help businesses spend, save and grow. Trusted by 5000 Canadian companies, Float provides high-limit corporate cards, automated expense management, next-day bill payments, high-yield accounts and fast friendly support—all built in Canada for Canada. Float is backed by world-class venture and fintech investors including Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives and OMERS Ventures partners behind our $70 million Series B raise.

Our team is a collection of ambitious, collaborative and mission-driven people from all walks of life but with one goal: helping Canadian companies not just survive but thrive. And we’re looking for bold innovators to help shape the future of business finance in Canada.

We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Product Manager to join our growing Product team. You will play a pivotal role in executing Float’s product strategy and delivering exceptional products that delight customers and drive Float’s growth. This is an exciting opportunity to get in at the ground level on one of the fastest growing teams in Canada and build the best finance platform in Canada!

• Product Strategy: A seat at the table to contribute directly to top-level product strategy beyond roadmap planning. Within the core product we balance scale and portfolio cohesiveness to set the long-term vision of Float. Contribute a commercial-backed approach to prioritization and framing.
• Product Planning: Creating and maintaining a product plan that outlines the key features, enhancements and initiatives to be delivered over time. Prioritizing workstreams, managing dependencies and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Product Development: Overseeing the end-to-end product development process. Working closely with Engineers, Product Ops, Designers, Product Managers and other key members of the internal Float team to deliver products to our customers throughout discovery, delivery and go-to-market stages. This includes ensuring timely delivery that rises the bar within the finance organization while maintaining strong alignment to our commercial, customer and schedule priorities.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborating with key stakeholders including customers, internal teams and external partners to gather and analyze product requirements. Translating business needs into detailed product specifications and user stories.
• Market Analysis: Monitoring market trends, competitive landscape and regulatory changes within the fintech industry. Analyzing customer feedback, conducting market research and identifying opportunities for product differentiation and innovation.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizing data and analytics to make informed product decisions. Analyzing user behaviour, conducting A/B testing and leveraging key metrics to measure the success and impact of product features and enhancements.
• Product Adoption: In partnership with key teams across Float planning and executing product launches, ensuring effective communication and adoption strategies. Coordinating with our go-to-market teams to drive user acquisition, retention and engagement.
• Customer-Focused Development: Actively seeking feedback from customers and stakeholders to drive continuous product improvement. Conducting post-launch reviews, gathering user feedback and iterating on the product based on insights and data.

Here’s what sets you up for success at Float:

• You Put Customers First. You care deeply about delivering meaningful value and think about how to make life better for our users.
• You Act Like an Owner. You take responsibility for outcomes and seek solutions proactively.
• You Think Big and Move Fast. You’re energized by building from 0 to 1, you challenge the status quo, experiment quickly and learn as you go.
• You Constantly Learn and Grow. You bring a growth mindset and welcome feedback.
• You Raise the Bar. You balance speed with rigor and look for ways to improve how we work.
• You Win as a Team. You collaborate, communicate and help the team succeed.

In addition to living our values…

• You have the experience: minimum 4 years of multi-persona B2B SaaS Product Management experience with ownership of product experience and measurable impact.
• You believe the customer comes first and advocate for their needs.
• You are motivated by being a leader with experience partnering with engineers, designers, product operations, etc., and are an excellent cross-functional communicator.
• You love product, have a data-driven mindset, and understand backend systems and API specs.
• You are a builder with startup scale-up experience and a proactive, results-driven approach.
• You are eager to continue learning, curious about why and how, and able to turn obstacles into creative solutions.
• You have market understanding in finance and spend management and stay informed about industry trends and best practices.
• You have a strong understanding of P&L and how product decisions impact business outcomes.
• This may not be the role for you if you haven’t built outstanding products at a scaling company, can’t prioritize for customer and commercial goals, or dislike ambiguity.

Why You Should Join

• Work at one of Canada’s fastest-growing fintech companies
• Make a real impact in a high-autonomy, high-growth role
• Collaborate with an ambitious and supportive team
• Competitive compensation, equity options and benefits
• Hybrid work model; based in Toronto with in-office days
• Enjoy catered team lunches and a dog-friendly office

In Short

At Float you’ll thrive if you’re bold, curious, and eager to make a real impact. We’re building something special and having a lot of fun along the way. If you’re excited to build, grow and win together, we’d love to meet you.

We’re committed to building a workplace that’s welcoming and accessible for everyone. If you need accommodations during the hiring process or once you join Float, just let us know. You can reach out to Vic, and we’ll work with you to ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills

Time Management, Data Analytics, Analytical, Agile, Requirement Gathering, Strategic thinking, Visio, Communication, Problem Solving, Market Research, UML, Cross Functional Teams

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1