Senior Product Manager - AI

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London, Greater London, England
Hybrid
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
The Senior Product Manager will lead the development of innovative lending solutions, drive collaboration with stakeholders, and deliver impactful financial products.
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Senior Product Manager - Lending


We are looking for a Lending Product Manager with a strong product background who is passionate about driving innovation and delivering impactful business solutions in the financial sector. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to lead a team, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and take a project from concept to market.


The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in financial product management, with experience in credit risk assessment and underwriting, and a proven ability to develop compliant, customer-focused lending solutions. In addition, you must have advanced knowledge of new AI technologies and be ready to integrate innovative, AI-driven approaches into our lending strategies.


The role 👋

  • The Lending Product Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a strategic new project. Working closely with the Co-Founder/Senior Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and other senior executives, you will define business objectives, translate user requirements, and develop actionable plans to bring the project from ideation to a viable market-ready solution.
  • You will also manage a small team of engineers and product specialists, providing mentorship and support to ensure successful project delivery.
  • This role is ideally suited for someone who thrives in an unstructured environment, has experience in building a company from the ground up, and can balance multiple priorities while wearing many hats.

We would love to see 🚀

  • Leadership: Oversee the development and execution of the project strategy, guiding the initiative from conceptualisation to delivery.
  • Team Management: Lead and mentor a small team of engineers and product specialists, ensuring effective collaboration and timely execution of tasks.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal business units and senior leadership to fully understand business needs, ensuring the project aligns with OakNorth’s strategic goals.
  • Roadmap Development: Define clear objectives and success metrics, translating business requirements into detailed user stories and actionable plans.
  • Effective Communication: Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication on project updates and key decisions.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks early and implement strategies to mitigate them throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, remaining flexible and responsive to evolving needs and priorities.
  • Entrepreneurial Approach: Bring a creative, problem-solving mindset to development, continuously exploring innovative ways to create value for the business.

Qualifications 🧑‍🎓

  • Experience: Between 4 and 8 years of experience in product management, with hands-on experience in a small team that built a company from the ground up. Proven track record of taking projects from concept to market readiness is essential.
  • Product Background: Demonstrable experience in a product-driven setting, with the ability to translate business needs into actionable strategies and solutions, especially in financial product management.
  • Specialist Knowledge: A strong background in credit risk assessment and underwriting with proven ability to develop compliant, customer-focused lending solutions.
  • Advanced AI Technologies: Required deep knowledge and hands-on experience with new AI technologies, and the ability to leverage these tools to drive innovation and optimize lending strategies. Your expertise in AI will be critical in integrating data-driven decision-making and automation into our product offerings.

What makes working here better 😍

  • This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the team, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office to foster hands-on collaboration and innovation.
  • Work-life balance 🌴 - 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) each year, and enhanced family leave allowances.
  • Competitive salary & equity 🏦 - We want people to have a serious stake in the business.
  • Good kit 💻 - Your choice of the best laptop, running macOS.
  • Team socials 🎉 - The opportunity to get to know each other outside of work.
  • Company socials 🥡 - A chance to catch up and meet new colleagues weekly over informal office breakfasts and dinners on OakNorth - or at our free barista bar every day.
  • Commuter support 🚲 - We offer the cycle to work and EV scheme.

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The Company
HQ: London
468 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Launched in 2015, OakNorth helps the UK’s most ambitious businesses access the fast, flexible finance they need to scale, while helping savers make their money go further.

With funding ranging from £250,000 to tens of millions, we have lent billions to businesses across a whole range of sectors, performing among the top 1% of commercial banks globally.

To date, OakNorth financing has helped create tens of thousands of new jobs and affordable homes.

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