Director of Product Management (Consumer Lending)

First Tech Federal Credit Union; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee lending product pricing perks

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union seeks a Director of Product Management (Consumer Lending) to lead strategy and lifecycle for direct auto and personal loans. You’ll guide cross-functional teams across marketing, operations, and tech to optimize the borrowing journey and profitability.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, risk alignment, and strong leadership in a hybrid work model with substantial impact on member experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in consumer lending product management or program development.
• 4+ years leading a diverse team including hiring and performance management.
• Proven track record designing, launching, and optimizing direct lending products in financial institutions.
• Demonstrated success growing origination volume and profitability through digital first product strategies.
• Experience leading cross functional product initiatives involving underwriting, technology, operations, servicing, and marketing.
• Deep expertise in direct lending product design, pricing models, risk-based pricing, and program structuring.
• Strong understanding of consumer credit risk frameworks and portfolio analytics.
• Proficiency with product analytics, competitive intelligence, A/B testing, and performance dashboards.
• Innovative and strategic thinking translating market opportunities into successful direct lending products.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and lead a high performing product and program management team.
• Lead the strategy, development, and management of direct lending products and programs to drive profitable growth through digital channels.
• Develop competitive product features and pricing strategies tailored to digital channels using market insights and data analytics.
• Oversee the product lifecycle for direct lending programs, focusing on direct auto lending experience.
• Collaborate with marketing, digital, and sales to create member journeys and acquisition strategies.
• Drive performance and profitability by monitoring origination volume, yield, delinquency, and costs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and fair lending practices across all direct lending products.

Skills

Lending product mgmt

Team leadership

Direct lending

Digital lending strategy

Pricing models

Credit risk analytics

Product analytics

A/B testing

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Job description

The Director of Product Management (Consumer Lending) is responsible for leading the product portfolio strategy, lifecycle management, and overall success of direct consumer loan products, with emphasis on direct auto and personal loans. This role serves as a key connector across business, operational, technical, and member-focused functions to define product direction, drive execution, improve the borrowing experience, and ensure products deliver sustainable value while supporting long-term organizational objectives.

Here’s what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:

What You’ll Do

• Build, mentor, and lead a high performing product and program management team, fostering innovation, member centric designs, and cross-functional collaboration to continuously evolve the direct lending portfolio.
• Lead the strategy, development, and management of direct lending products and programs, including direct auto loans, personal loans, and other consumer product offerings, to drive profitable growth through digital channels while aligning risk appetite with member needs.
• Develop competitive product features and pricing strategies tailored to digital channels leveraging market insights, member segmentation, and data analytics to improve approval rates, volume, and portfolio performance in the direct lending space.
• Oversee the product lifecycle for direct lending programs, including design, pricing, and feature development, with particular focus on enhancing the direct auto lending experience.
• Collaborate with marketing, digital, and sales teams to create compelling member journeys, promotional campaigns, and acquisition strategies that highlight the benefits of direct lending, especially frictionless direct auto loan experiences.
• Drive program performance and profitability by monitoring key metrics such as origination volume, yield, delinquency, loss rates, and member acquisition costs, while implementing data drive adjustments to product terms, risk models, and marketing tactics.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and fair lending practices across all direct lending products and programs, staying ahead of consumer protection laws and regulations.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of progressive experience in consumer lending product management or program development, with significant exposure to direct lending
• 4+ years of experience leading a diverse team including hiring, coaching and performance management.
• Proven track record of designing, launching, and optimizing direct lending products, including hands-on experience with direct lending programs in a financial institution, fintech, or credit union.
• Demonstrated success growing origination volume and profitability through digital first product strategies while maintaining strong credit quality.
• Experience leading cross functional product initiatives involving underwriting, technology, operations, servicing, and marketing teams.
• Deep expertise in direct lending product design, pricing models, risk-based pricing, and program structuring with specialized knowledge of direct auto lending.
• Strong understanding of consumer credit risk frameworks, portfolio analytics, and how product features influence approval rates, member experience, and loss performance.
• Proficiency with product analytics, competitive intelligence, A/B testing, and performance dashboards to inform product decisions.
• Innovative and strategic thinking skilled at translating market opportunities and member feedback into successful direct lending products, particularly in the competitive auto finance segment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and leading through change.
• Bachelor's degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree), advanced degree preferred.

Location

Hillsboro Corporate Office | Hillsboro OR 97124ORMarlborough Corporate Office | Marlborough, MA (HYBRID)

Target Compensation

$164,000 - $197,000 annually + annual bonus

Who We Are

What makes First Tech different? Click here to learn more!

Every great journey begins with a bold idea—and ours is no different. First Tech and DCU were founded on the belief that financial solutions should put people first. That belief has fueled decades of innovation and service, rooted in the tech sector and expanding to support members from all walks of life.

Employees Are Eligible For

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off: You'll accrue up to 15 days in your first year. In addition, you'll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
• Paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

Employment Statements

First Tech is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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