Job Description
Job Description40 hours/week Candidates must reside within the communities that Travis Credit Union serves: Alameda, Colusa, Contra Costa, Merced, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus and Yolo counties. This position is considered hybrid so you must be within a commutable distance to our corporate headquarters in Vacaville, CA. Summary: Travis Credit Union’s (TCU) Product Manager will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of strategies to drive the innovation and future state of TCU’s business growth through product value proposition. This position will have responsibility and accountability for managing, analyzing, and providing input on the performance and drivers of the organization’s product portfolio and member behavior. The Product Manager will use quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpret evolving industry trends and portfolio performance to provide thought-leadership on future product development, and TCU’s strategic direction. This role is cross-functional in nature requiring collaboration with multiple departments and business stakeholders. The overall objective of this role is to develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for TCU, aligning the products with the company’s overall business goal and objectives. Profile:
- Leads efforts to understand the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for TCU’s product portfolio.
- Leads the conceptualization, design, and deployment of specific value propositions and product design features.
- Applies analytical rigor in leveraging advanced data-driven problem-solving techniques to manipulate and interpret business results. Translates findings into insights for strategy management and execution.
- Communicates the significance of strategic insights to senior leaders and other key partners to drive business decisions.
- Collaborates with key partners to identify and develop a holistic member-centric suite of products that deliver a best in class experience.
- Stays abreast of product trends and new market segments as well as vendor/fintech landscape to enable a successful product launch.
- Through effective leadership, owns, evolves and continuously improves the credit union’s product portfolio.
- Manages the relationship with third party vendors.
- Participates in civic and community activities to enhance the credit union’s image and visibility, as well as reinforce the credit union’s commitment to the communities we serve.
Not all functions/tasks are listed above; however, those listed are considered essential. Skills:
- Ability to serve as project leader for all product and services initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding financial industry processes and procedures.
- Thorough understanding of the business with the ability to perform analysis and function in a goal-oriented, business outcome-based atmosphere.
- Strong decision-making skills and proven ability to lead projects and ensure objectives, goals and commitments are achieved.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of credit union staff, members, community, and regulatory agency representatives.
- Ability to effectively work with, and coordinate the use of, internal and external vendors & consultants relative to delivery.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to exercise judgment, initiative, and tact in dealing with others.
- Sound understanding of Financial Industry products and services.
- Strong communication skills including ability to explain complex issues and solutions to all levels of management.
- Demonstrated experience using data analytics to formulate data-driven insights and influence business decisions.
- Familiar with using various data analytics tools (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Tableau, and Business Intelligence).
- Deep curiosity for how complex (financial) systems work, and an ability to internalize and analyze this information quickly.
- A blend of demonstrated business, product management, financial management and execution skills.
- Strong ability to analyze opportunities & problems, recommend solutions, and communicate effectively & confidently (both verbal and written).
Reporting and Experience:
- Reports directly to assigned Line of Business Leadership.
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of product and/or project management experience; or an advanced degree and 4 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in leading a financial product for financial institution preferred.
- Experience presenting to wide audiences and executive leadership on financial services products, pricing strategy, competitive analysis, including financial performance and driver analysis.
- Experienced in market research to create product roadmap, make product decisions and iterate rapidly.
- Plan and execute a successful product launch including developing marketing strategies, pricing models and sales support materials.
- Strong executive presence; communication skills and comfort interacting with and presenting to all levels of management / team.
Working Conditions: Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available and usually sedentary in nature. Compensation:
- Grade 18: $103,905.36/annually - $128,356.80/annually is commensurate with experience.
Our compensation philosophy is based on several factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.At Travis Credit Union, our priority is that our employees and their loved ones are provided with a Total Rewards program that insures their health and welfare safety which allows our employees to focus on the financial welfare of our members and the credit unions objectives. As such, Travis Credit Union offers a robust benefits package to our eligible employees, including competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings, employee performance incentive plan, merit increases, 401(k) program with immediately vested employer match, generous holiday and vacation policy, and extensive TCU specific perks like employee loan and credit card discounts! Travis Credit Union is an Affirmative Action EmployerEOE/Individual with Disability/Veteran Status#traviscuCompany DescriptionWhy TCU? We’re recognized by Forbes as a Top Credit Union in California for overall member satisfaction, trust, financial advice, branch services and digital services. We have everything you need to reach your financial goals and to help others in our community experience financial wellness.
Why else? We are an EMPLOYER OF CHOICE! We have AWESOME employees! We believe in promoting from within whenever possible and developing our staff. We are passionate about helping people and believe in our mission, "We are dedicated to building lifelong relationships with our members to help them achieve their financial goals." It's quite simple. Travis Credit Union is a great place to work!
Headquartered in Vacaville, California, Travis Credit Union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution serving those who live or work in Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Napa, Contra Costa, Alameda, Sonoma, Colusa, and Merced Counties. Currently, Travis Credit Union is the 12th largest credit union in California, with over 225,000 members and over $4.2 billion in assets. TCU members can access their accounts at 24 convenient branch locations, at 35,000 free CO-OP Network® ATMs, through secure, easy-to-use Online Banking, our mobile app for Apple® iPhone® or by telephone using our Call-24 Phone Banking. As one of the leading financial institutions in Solano, Contra Costa, Yolo, Napa, and Merced Counties, Travis Credit Union's strength lies in its faithful commitment to its members; its solid, secure history; and its long-standing track record of dedicated service.
BENEFITS We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, vacation/sick/holiday pay, matching 401(k) with 100% vested immediately, educational assistance and annual bonus for all regular full-time employees. Plus a few fun perks like our gym, ping pong table, and a rest and relaxation room that are available at Corporate Headquarters.
To view a more detailed job description, learn more about TCU and apply, visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/travis-credit-union
TCU is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screening is required.
Visit www.traviscu.org for a full list of our current openings
EOE/Individual with Disability/Veteran Status
Company Description
Why TCU? We’re recognized by Forbes as a Top Credit Union in California for overall member satisfaction, trust, financial advice, branch services and digital services. We have everything you need to reach your financial goals and to help others in our community experience financial wellness.\r\n\r\nWhy else? We are an EMPLOYER OF CHOICE! We have AWESOME employees! We believe in promoting from within whenever possible and developing our staff. We are passionate about helping people and believe in our mission, "We are dedicated to building lifelong relationships with our members to help them achieve their financial goals." It's quite simple. Travis Credit Union is a great place to work!\r\n\r\nHeadquartered in Vacaville, California, Travis Credit Union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution serving those who live or work in Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Napa, Contra Costa, Alameda, Sonoma, Colusa, and Merced Counties. Currently, Travis Credit Union is the 12th largest credit union in California, with over 225,000 members and over $4.2 billion in assets. TCU members can access their accounts at 24 convenient branch locations, at 35,000 free CO-OP Network® ATMs, through secure, easy-to-use Online Banking, our mobile app for Apple® iPhone® or by telephone using our Call-24 Phone Banking. As one of the leading financial institutions in Solano, Contra Costa, Yolo, Napa, and Merced Counties, Travis Credit Union's strength lies in its faithful commitment to its members; its solid, secure history; and its long-standing track record of dedicated service.\r\n\r\nBENEFITS We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, vacation/sick/holiday pay, matching 401(k) with 100% vested immediately, educational assistance and annual bonus for all regular full-time employees. Plus a few fun perks like our gym, ping pong table, and a rest and relaxation room that are available at Corporate Headquarters. \r\n\r\n To view a more detailed job description, learn more about TCU and apply, visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/travis-credit-union\r\n\r\nTCU is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screening is required. \r\nVisit www.traviscu.org for a full list of our current openings\r\nEOE/Individual with Disability/Veteran Status