Product Manager - Raleigh

Cardata; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Versana in Raleigh, North Carolina, is looking for a Product Manager to drive platform features and develop product strategy. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and product teams to enhance Versana’s market presence in the inclusive loan space.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in product management, strong analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of user design. Versana offers a dynamic startup environment where real impact can be made.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Product Manager with successful product launches.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and technology teams.
• Define and drive product outcomes through the solution lifecycle.
• Gather requirements and conduct research to solve inefficiencies.

Skills

Product Management

Knowledge of syndicated lending

User-centric design

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

About Us:

Versana is an industry-backed fintech on a mission to make the syndicated loan market better. By digitally capturing agent banks’ data on a real-time basis, Versana provides unprecedented transparency into loan level details and portfolio positions, bringing efficiency and velocity to the entire market. Through our platform, participants can rest assured they are accessing the loan market’s most credible source of deal information.

About You:

Versana is looking for a well-rounded, customer-focused loan market expert who will be hands‑on in a dynamic startup environment. As Product Manager, you will drive platform features by researching functionality and prioritizing development with our technology team. You will play an integral role in developing the strategy, roadmap, and features of our product and will have an impact on the evolution of our product. This role will work closely with senior leadership to grow Versana’s market presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Head of Product, Product Managers and Product Specialists on overall solution suite vision and craft solution roadmap that meets company and Product Team KPIs.
• Define and drive successful outcomes for the solution from concept to development, through adoption.
• Orchestrate research, requirements gathering, and design specifications for solution capabilities to solve inefficiencies in the syndicated loan market.
• Create positioning and solution description materials, in appropriate level of detail, tailored to audiences from Executive to Practitioner.
• Coordinate efforts to gain necessary approvals and buy-in among key stakeholders throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Plan, track and report on progress of solution across all phases.
• Support Business Analysts and Technology teams in carrying out development of the product and ensure final delivery meets requirements.
• Manage customer feedback and requirements.
• Provide polished product demonstrations to both internal teams and clients/prospects.
• Coordinate client working groups, together with Product Specialists.
• Collaborate with sales team on solution enablement, and participate in select prospect and client sales meetings.
• Work closely with customer support team to provide assistance by answering loan market related questions and troubleshooting issues.

Must Have:

• 5+ years experience in a Product Manager role, including demonstrated success driving a solution from initial creation through to launch.
• Knowledge of syndicated lending and loan market ecosystem.
• Experience understanding various user personas and journeys, facilitating user‑centric design.
• Independent self‑starter with a results‑oriented mindset.
• Strong and clear writing ability.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated attitude and ability to work in a dynamic start‑up environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effectiveness working cross‑functionally.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Nice to Have:

• Understanding of relational databases, SQL skills a plus.
• Knowledge of process and project management.

Additional Information:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. It is not intended to create a contract of employment for any specific duration of time or on any set or fixed terms. Employment with Versana is at will, meaning that either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law. This role is designed and expected to be classified as exempt under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Among other things, Versana will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.