Director of Product Management, Earn

Director of Product Management, Earn | AcornsAcorns is how everyday consumers can save & invest for the long term.

By putting tools of responsible wealthmaking in everyone’s hands, Acorns has become the largest subscription service in U.S.

consumer finance, serving millions of everyday Americans subscribers.

Customers get automated investing in diversified portfolios, built with help from experts like Nobel Laureate economist, Dr.

Harry Markowitz.

Acorns easy retirement account allows customers to invest for a better life later in minutes, no expertise required.

To help everyone spend smarter, Acorns introduced banking that invests with every swipe, and cash-forward rewards.

And, everyday Americans may invest in their kids and get money news they can use, all from the same app.

Customers have invested billions with Acorns, much of it in spare change.

From acorns, mighty oaks do grow!Product at Acorns is responsible for leading the teams that develop new products and features that improve the lives of our customers.

You’ll work with teammates in data, design, engineering, marketing, operations, finance, and research to bring ideas to life and achieve our goals.

This role will oversee our Earn Product
– the first product where brands invest in your future as a reward for shopping
– including P&L management, product management and development, customer engagement, and analytics.

You’ll lead the extended Earn Product team, develop a compelling and coordinated vision and strategy for the business unit, and build an incredible customer experience for millions over the next few years.This role has the option to be remote or based in our Irvine or New York offices.You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements.

If you feel passionately about Acorns’ mission, vision and values, please apply.Within 1 month, you will:* Hit the ground running.

You’ll build strong, collaborative relationships with your direct reports across Business Development and the Earn Product team.* Quickly gain an understanding of the unique business model and various revenue streams within the Earn product* Become familiar with our targets, strategy, and vision for both the Business Development and Acorns Earn business units* Gain understanding of the relationships with our third-party partners and work with each group to ensure our vision, products, and progress are well understood* Start leading a cross-functional team to define new features & product specs, establish milestones, and direct the development, implementation, and evolution of new features within the Earn businessWithin 3 months, you will:* Develop written requirements, define success metrics, and associated use-cases for new projects; help your team shepherd projects from ideation to release; analyze performance; and iterate until we get things right* Research, troubleshoot, diagnose, recommend solutions, and solve increasingly complex business and technical problems that drive revenue and deliver results* Drive progress against our multi-year roadmap and ensure we’re doing the right things for the long-termWithin 6 months, you will:* Establish deep understanding of user behaviors and competitor landscape* Develop a systematic approach to experimenting, measuring and learning, with high velocity* Hold your team responsible for meeting OKRs; help remove obstacles from their pathWhat you will bring to Acorns:* 8+ years of consumer-facing product management experience* Experience with double sided marketplaces, loyalty programs, and cash back space a plus* Natural ability to make stuff happen around you through influence.

You handle chaos, ambiguity and complexity, in a detailed, organized way* Strong leadership, teamwork, and collaboration skills* Clear, concise, and thorough written and oral communication skills* Excellent problem solving, analytical, strategic, and decision making abilities* Goal-oriented.

You’ll do what it takes to get the job done* Speed.

You can make the tradeoffs required to ship quickly without compromising quality* General management / P&L ownership / experience starting or scaling a successful startup is a plusWhat we offer:* Competitive salary and stock options* A comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family* Flexible paid time off* Numerous career possibilities that allow you to grow with Acorns* Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission and our customers.* The rare opportunity to create a new world.

We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.About Acorns:Acorns is the leading micro-investing app in the U.S.

It allows users to round up their daily purchases and automatically Invest the Change® into a low-cost, diversified portfolio of exchange-traded funds offered by some of the world’s top asset managers (including Vanguard and BlackRock).

Founded in Newport Beach, Calif., by father and son team Walter and Jeff Cruttenden, Acorns provides a simple entry-point using the Acorns app on iPhone or Android.

Customers accumulate fractional shares in one of five portfolios constructed by world-renowned Nobel Laureate economist Dr.

Harry Markowitz.

Acorns’ smart portfolio algorithms automatically work in the background of life, helping users build wealth naturally, pennies at a time.

From Acorns mighty oaks do grow.Mission:With benevolence and courage, we look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming; beginning with the empowering step of micro-investing.Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:Acorns believes diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental obligations that strengthen our team.

We need a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to build a meaningful company and culture.Values:* Lead with heart* Make bold decisions* Always build trust* Never stop growing* Find a way