Founding Product ManagerLocation: San Francisco, CA (On-site, 5 days/week) Company Stage of Funding: Series A (~$30M+ raised, YC-backed) Office Type: On-site Salary: $170,000 – $260,000 + EquityOur client is an early-stage fintech/AI startup building next-generation infrastructure for banking. They are replacing legacy systems with AI-native software that automates complex workflows across lending, underwriting, and financial operations.The company is experiencing rapid growth, already working with top-tier financial institutions and breaking into major U.S. banks.
Backed by leading investors and founded by a highly technical team, they are tackling one of the largest opportunities in financial services.With strong traction, a growing team, and a massive market opportunity, this is a unique chance to join as a founding product leader and shape the future of AI-powered financial infrastructure.What You Will DoOwn end-to-end product development from discovery ? launch ? iterationWork directly with customers (banks, financial institutions) to understand workflows and pain pointsTranslate complex financial and operational requirements into clear product specsWrite high-quality product documentation, PRDs, and detailed feature requirementsPartner closely with engineering to scope, prioritize, and ship features quicklyDrive product roadmap and strategy in collaboration with the CEOBuild and improve systems of record for financial workflows (lending, underwriting, etc.)Ensure high product quality, especially in complex, ops-heavy UX environmentsIterate quickly based on customer feedback and real-world usageTake ownership of key product areas and scale them over timeIdeal Background5 plus years of experience in product management or product-adjacent rolesBackground in fintech, banking, or financial products (especially lending/loan origination)Strong technical foundation (former engineer or highly technical PM preferred)Experience working at high-growth startups (Seed ?
Series D)Proven ability to own products end-to-end in fast-paced environmentsStrong documentation and communication skills with engineersExperience building complex systems or enterprise softwareCompensation and BenefitsBase salary: $170,000 – $260,000Competitive equity packageVisa sponsorship available (H1B transfers, TN considered)Work directly with founders and leadershipHigh ownership, high-impact roleOpportunity to build foundational product systems from scratchWhy JoinThis is a rare opportunity to join a breakout fintech/AI company at the intersection of banking and automation.You'll work directly with the CEO and engineering team to build mission-critical financial infrastructure used by major institutions.If you're a highly technical, detail-oriented product builder who wants to own complex systems and operate at the cutting edge of AI in fintech, this role offers massive scope, ownership, and impact.