Product and Strategy Manager

JCW Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group, a fintech-driven lender, seeks a Product and Strategy Manager to own the product roadmap and drive AI integration across the proprietary lending platform. This builder role sits at the intersection of strategy, tech, and product thinking, requiring deep collaboration with engineers and clear storytelling for executives and investors.

Ideal candidates have consulting or operator experience, thrive in high-ownership environments, and can move quickly with precision, delivering

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience across engineering, consulting, and/or product roles.
• Technical fluency required: read specs, review PRs, partner with engineers; hands-on coding preferred.
• Experience at a top-tier strategy or consulting firm strongly preferred (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience with AI/ML product integration, LLMs, and intelligent workflow automation.
• Strong command of product management tools including Figma, GitHub, Asana, and CI/CD environments.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Fintech or financial services experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the product roadmap and AI integration strategy for the lending platform.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and communicate with executives and investors to align on vision and progress.

Skills

Engineering experience

Consulting experience

Product roles

AI/ML product integration

LLMs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Figma

GitHub

Asana

CI/CD

Job description

A fintech-driven asset-based lender is seeking a Product and Strategy Manager to own their product roadmap and drive AI integration across their proprietary lending platform. This is a builder's role for someone who sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, and product thinking. The right candidate has sharpened their skills in consulting or a demanding operator environment and is comfortable going deep with engineers while communicating clearly to executive and investor audiences.

The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of technical fluency, structured strategic thinking, and hands-on product ownership. They are AI-native, use LLMs and automation tools in their daily workflow, and have a strong point of view on how technology creates business leverage. This individual thrives in small, high-ownership environments and moves with speed and precision.

Key Qualifications:

• 4–8 years of experience across engineering, consulting, and/or product roles
• Technical fluency required: able to read specs, review pull requests, and partner closely with engineers; hands-on experience with code preferred
• Experience at a top-tier strategy or consulting firm (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with AI/ML product integration, LLMs, and intelligent workflow automation
• Strong command of product management tools including Figma, GitHub, Asana, and CI/CD environments
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Fintech or financial services experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus