Biz2Credit - Director - Product Management

Overview:

We are looking for a highly strategic and results-oriented Director of Product to lead the development and evolution of our SBA Lending and Line of Credit (LOC) products. This role demands deep domain expertise in lending, underwriting, and regulatory compliance, along with strong leadership and product management skills. The ideal candidate will blend business acumen, technical understanding, and a deep appreciation of underwriting practices to build innovative, risk-aware, and customer-centric financial products. You will be responsible for the full product lifecyclefrom vision and strategy to execution and optimizationwhile ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Roadmap:

- Define and drive strategy for SBA Lending and LOC products.

- Integrate underwriting insights to balance customer experience and compliance.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to align initiatives with business goals.

- Use market trends and feedback to inform roadmap decisions.

End-to-End Product Ownership:

- Lead product lifecycle from ideation to launch.

- Manage backlog and prioritize features based on data and needs.

- Ensure features meet customer and underwriting criteria.

Compliance & Customer Experience:

- Ensure compliance with SBA, FDIC, and regulations.

- Stay ahead of regulatory changes and integrate them into products.

- Represent customer and underwriter needs in product discussions.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor product managers.

- Foster a collaborative, data-driven culture.

Experience & Skills:

- 12+ years in product management, 7-10 years in SBA Lending/underwriting.

- US exposure is must.

- Experience with complex lending products and compliance.

- Strong knowledge of SBA guidelines and FDIC regulations.

Education & Skills:

- Bachelors in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.

- Proficient in JIRA, Confluence, Aha!, SQL, and Excel.

- Familiar with underwriting systems and Agile methodologies.