Junior Product Manager
edkey, Costa Mesa, CA, United States
Position Overview
This is an entry‑level Product Management role supporting credit‑marketing and prospecting solutions for a confidential client in the financial services industry. You’ll work with cross‑functional partners (engineering, sales, marketing, operations) to define product requirements, support go‑to‑market, and help grow revenue across North America. The role can be performed remotely within the United States; candidates in or near Costa Mesa, CA are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do
Partner with stakeholders to develop, prioritize, and launch next‑generation prospecting solutions that help clients reach consumers with the right offer through the right channel at the right time.
Translate business objectives into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements for engineering teams.
Define and execute product strategy and vision, aligning roadmaps to market opportunities and revenue goals.
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and pricing/revenue modeling to recommend product bundles and monetization approaches.
Use market intelligence and P&L analysis to prioritize product investments and identify highest‑return opportunities.
Support Sales, Marketing, and Operations with product knowledge, collateral, and input to drive revenue adoption across the North American market.
Represent the product line to internal stakeholders and external clients/partners as a subject‑matter resource.
Ensure product designs and processes follow applicable regulatory, data privacy, and security standards.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with engineering to deliver high‑quality releases.
Travel rarely (up to 10%) for client meetings or team events.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, or related roles.
Familiarity with Agile product development and common product‑management practices (user stories, backlog grooming, sprint planning).
Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present product rationale to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and perform basic P&L or revenue‑impact analysis.
Willingness and ability to work remotely across U.S. time zones and travel occasionally (≤10%).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with financial services, credit products, marketing/analytics platforms, or prospecting solutions.
Basic SQL or familiarity with product/marketing analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude, GA, Tableau, etc.).
Experience working directly with Sales or client‑facing teams to support go‑to‑market efforts.
Prior exposure to data privacy and regulatory requirements relevant to financial services.
Work Location & Employment Details
Work model: Remote within the United States (candidate may be associated with Costa Mesa, CA location); the confidential client may offer hybrid or in‑office options where applicable.
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority: Entry level / Early career.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation package and performance‑based bonus plan.
Core benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Matching retirement plan (401k) where applicable.
Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid/in‑office options).
Flexible paid time off (vacation, sick leave), volunteer time off, and paid holidays.
Additional benefits and perks may be available and will be shared during the interview process.
(Where state or local law requires posting a salary range or benefits in the job posting, the confidential client will provide that information at the time of posting or upon request. Compensation and benefits will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.)
Legal Compliance & Accommodations CareerTakes and the confidential client comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. The hiring process will be free from discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application or interview process — please request accommodations via CareerTakes support.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency CareerTakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process,
AI tools may be used
to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools
do not replace human decision‑making . Final hiring decisions are made by people.
If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.
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What You’ll Do
Partner with stakeholders to develop, prioritize, and launch next‑generation prospecting solutions that help clients reach consumers with the right offer through the right channel at the right time.
Translate business objectives into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements for engineering teams.
Define and execute product strategy and vision, aligning roadmaps to market opportunities and revenue goals.
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and pricing/revenue modeling to recommend product bundles and monetization approaches.
Use market intelligence and P&L analysis to prioritize product investments and identify highest‑return opportunities.
Support Sales, Marketing, and Operations with product knowledge, collateral, and input to drive revenue adoption across the North American market.
Represent the product line to internal stakeholders and external clients/partners as a subject‑matter resource.
Ensure product designs and processes follow applicable regulatory, data privacy, and security standards.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with engineering to deliver high‑quality releases.
Travel rarely (up to 10%) for client meetings or team events.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, or related roles.
Familiarity with Agile product development and common product‑management practices (user stories, backlog grooming, sprint planning).
Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present product rationale to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and perform basic P&L or revenue‑impact analysis.
Willingness and ability to work remotely across U.S. time zones and travel occasionally (≤10%).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with financial services, credit products, marketing/analytics platforms, or prospecting solutions.
Basic SQL or familiarity with product/marketing analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude, GA, Tableau, etc.).
Experience working directly with Sales or client‑facing teams to support go‑to‑market efforts.
Prior exposure to data privacy and regulatory requirements relevant to financial services.
Work Location & Employment Details
Work model: Remote within the United States (candidate may be associated with Costa Mesa, CA location); the confidential client may offer hybrid or in‑office options where applicable.
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority: Entry level / Early career.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation package and performance‑based bonus plan.
Core benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Matching retirement plan (401k) where applicable.
Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid/in‑office options).
Flexible paid time off (vacation, sick leave), volunteer time off, and paid holidays.
Additional benefits and perks may be available and will be shared during the interview process.
(Where state or local law requires posting a salary range or benefits in the job posting, the confidential client will provide that information at the time of posting or upon request. Compensation and benefits will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.)
Legal Compliance & Accommodations CareerTakes and the confidential client comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. The hiring process will be free from discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application or interview process — please request accommodations via CareerTakes support.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency CareerTakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process,
AI tools may be used
to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools
do not replace human decision‑making . Final hiring decisions are made by people.
If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.
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