Director of Business Development & Product

Los Angeles, CA | On-siteAbout The RoleAs a Director, you will lead the launch Loan Center. Loan Center will serve as an online lending marketplace bringing together customers and lenders seeking financing across various verticals, such as auto, housing and point of sale. You will be responsible for the conception, planning, and execution of new business initiatives, ensuring that they align with our strategic goals and deliver exceptional value to our customers.Position DescriptionResponsible for leading efforts to support new business initiative focused on online marketplace lendingScoping out technical requirements required for partner integrationCreating GTM sales strategy to sign up partnersWorking with finance to assess expected unit profitabilityConduct market research to understand trends, competitive landscape and emerging technologies in online marketplace lending spaceAttend conferences and trade shows for networking opportunities.Translate business objectives and customer feedback into product requirements, creating specifications and use cases for product features.Coordinate with management to gather feedback from merchants to and understand common merchant needs and issues.Drive adoption and engagement through efficient product designTechnical Skills MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS OfficeSQLStrong Data Analyticso LOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.Relevant ExperienceProject Management or Product Manager ExperiencePrior experience at financial technology companyEducationBA/BSMaster’s degrees, preferredOtherEffective Communicator with experience in team collaboration and problem solving.What’s the expected pay for this role?$125,000 per year plus a discretionary merit-based bonusThe exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.What do we offer? Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans Flexible Spending Account 401K matching Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching Wellness Programs Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only) Career Path Opportunities Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions Annual Flu ShotPaid Vacations Days Paid Sick days Paid holidays HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office) Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program UKG Wallet Acknowledgment We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.