Product Manager

This Product Manager role focuses on fraud prevention solutions within a fintech platform. You will manage the product lifecycle for machine learning-based risk models and fraud detection tools.

What you’d own

Fraud prevention solution roadmap and strategy
Product lifecycle from conception to post-launch optimization
Requirement gathering from clients and internal stakeholders
Performance metrics analysis to demonstrate product value

Who it’s for

A fit if you…

✓You have experience in SaaS and product roadmapping
✓You have a background in fraud detection or risk assessment
✓You are comfortable collaborating with data science and legal teams
✓You have experience leading direct client interactions

Not for you if…

✗You prefer to avoid complex regulatory and compliance constraints
✗You prefer a pure technical role without sales/marketing alignment
✗You prefer a product with no heavy data science component

Reading between the lines

The requirement for 'working knowledge of fraud' suggests you will need to be the subject matter expert for the team.
Collaboration with legal and compliance teams implies a highly regulated environment where features must pass strict audits.

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Full job description

About Zest AI: Zest AI has been perfecting AI for consumer lending decisions since 2009. Our Model Management System helps lenders make better decisions and better loans—increasing revenue, reducing risk, and automating compliance. Our mission is to make fair and transparent credit available to everyone and our software creates some of the most inclusive risk models in the industry. Using Zest-built machine learning software, financial institutions can dramatically expand credit access to deserving people with no added risk.

Learn more at Zest.ai and connect with us on Twitter @Zest_AI or our Insights blog. Zest is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages professionals from underrepresented groups in technology and financial services to apply. ZestFinance, Inc. dba ZEST AI seeks a Product Manager in Burbank, CA. Duties: • Work closely with the Director of Product for Fraud on fleshing out strategic initiatives to fill out the roadmap • Execute the product strategy and roadmap for our fraud prevention solutions • Collaborate with engineering, data science, client engagement, legal/compliance, and sales teams to enhance our product offerings • Form and maintain a working knowledge of fraud in consumer finance, laying the groundwork to stay ahead of industry trends in fraud detection, risk assessment, and regulatory changes • Analyze key performance metrics to demonstrate product value to clients • Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback • Manage the product lifecycle from conception to launch and post-launch optimization • Partner with sales and marketing teams to position our products effectively in the market Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (or its equivalent), plus 2 years of experience in a related occupation.

Requires 1 year of experience with: • Leading client interaction • SaaS • Product development • Product road mapping • OKR creation Telecommuting permitted. Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement benefits available. 40 hours/week, Wage Range: $140,000 - $150,000 per year. Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply https://www.jobpostingtoday.com/ Ref #65564. By submitting this application, I acknowledge and confirm that I have reviewed the Employment Privacy Policy and agree to the use of my information as set forth in the Policy.

About Zest AI

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Zest AI sells machine-learning underwriting software to banks, credit unions, and other lenders, covering automated credit decisioning, fraud detection, and portfolio analytics. Its pitch is more approvals without added risk, with fairness analysis across protected classes built in, and it reports over 600 active models for clients. The company has raised several large growth rounds, including a $200M investment led by Insight Partners in late 2024. Zest hires remotely, lists unlimited PTO and parental leave, and describes a mission-driven culture built on courage, kindness, and determination.

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