About Tala
Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the
Fortune Impact 20 list,
CNBC’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row,
CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Company,
Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our
mission.
By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.
Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!
The Role
Lead product strategy and execution for Tala’s Platform initiatives to build the future of financial services for the global emerging middle class. As a key member of the product team, you will be responsible for defining and delivering platform services and capabilities that enable Tala to move fast, scale, and create best-in-class experiences for our customers. You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional global team to achieve exceptional business results while delivering on Tala’s vision of financial agency for all.
What You'll DoLead a cross-functional team to drive product strategy and roadmap with proven ability to execute and deliver impactBuild business cases to drive outcome-oriented product prioritization decisionsDeliver clear and compelling product specs, partnering closely with engineering to ship high-quality experiencesDrive execution and go-to-market planning of new products tied to clearly defined success metricsLeverage quantitative and qualitative insights coupled with a deep understanding of both consumer behavior and the financial services ecosystem to drive outsized impact and ROI Influence key global stakeholders to determine product needs and requirements and develop a cohesive product strategy to meet key business goalsWhat You'll Need3+ years experience in Product Management, with some in a platform contextDemonstrated ability to ship products and deliver meaningful business resultsStrong understanding of modern development practices and planning processesStrong leadership presence with the ability to set vision and organize teamsOur vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
