Product Manager

Radley James; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Radley James presents an opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to join a well-funded, high-growth AI/FinTech consumer technology venture in New York. You will own the full product lifecycle, shape strategy with the founding team and drive rapid experimentation and launches.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in product management, a track record of scaling consumer tech, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience.
• Strong background building and scaling B2C consumer tech.
• Experience taking products from concept through launch and growth.
• Experience in a high-growth startup or product-led technology company.
• Strong technical understanding and ability to collaborate closely with software engineers.
• Excellent product judgement, commercial awareness and customer empathy.
• Comfortable operating independently in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and make effective product decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle from discovery and strategy through development, launch and iteration.
• Define product priorities and roadmaps in collaboration with engineering and leadership.
• Translate customer feedback, business objectives and technical opportunities into product requirements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve user experiences and efficiency.
• Drive rapid experimentation, product launches and continuous improvement.
• Establish effective product development processes as the business scales.
• Balance long-term product vision with immediate commercial priorities.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder influence

Technical collaboration

Customer empathy

Decision making

Startup experience

Job description

We're partnering with a well-funded, high-growth technology company operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial services and consumer technology.

The business is developing a new generation of AI-powered financial products, combining intelligent automation with intuitive user experiences to modernise how financial services are delivered.

With significant investment, an established customer base and ambitious growth plans, they're looking to appoint a Product Manager who will play a pivotal role in shaping their product strategy and execution.

This is an early product hire with substantial ownership, direct access to the founding team and the opportunity to build products from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle, from discovery and strategy through development, launch and iteration.
• Define product priorities and roadmaps in collaboration with engineering and company leadership.
• Translate customer feedback, business objectives and technical opportunities into product requirements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve user experiences and operational efficiency.
• Drive rapid experimentation, product launches and continuous improvement.
• Establish effective product development processes as the business scales.
• Balance long-term product vision with immediate commercial priorities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of product management experience.
• Strong background building and scaling B2C or consumer-focused technology products.
• Experience taking products from concept through launch and subsequent growth.
• Previous experience in a high-growth startup or product-led technology company.
• Strong technical understanding and ability to collaborate closely with software engineers.
• Excellent product judgement, commercial awareness and customer empathy.
• Comfortable operating independently in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and make effective product decisions.

Nice to Have

• Experience as an early or founding Product Manager.
• Background in AI-powered products, FinTech or consumer financial services.
• Experience establishing product processes and operating practices.
• Exposure to highly personalised consumer applications.

What's on Offer

• $200K–$300K base salary plus equity.
• Significant ownership of product strategy and execution.
• Direct collaboration with an experienced founding team.
• Opportunity to influence the direction of a well-capitalised, rapidly growing business.
• Build innovative AI-enabled products with real-world commercial applications.
• Play a key role in establishing and scaling the company's product function.