[Remote] Lead Product Manager | Bankrate

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bankrate is a company that helps Americans make informed financial decisions through data and technology. The Lead Product Manager will own the strategy and roadmap for enhancing the mortgage marketplace, focusing on user experience and partnerships with lenders to improve lead quality and conversion rates. Responsibilities Own the Centralized Platform Define the end-to-end product vision for a comprehensive digital mortgage experience that guides users step-by-step through the financing process to buy a home Build Advanced Consumer Financing Tools Lead the design and execution of native capabilities that deliver accurate home affordability analyses, streamlined pre-approval workflows, and side-by-side comparisons of real loan estimates Partner with Third Party Vendors Lead vendor partnerships that assist in developing high-fidelity data capture and verification tools that transform standard marketplace inquiries into highly qualified, transaction-ready leads, maximizing downstream conversion for our financial institution partners Simplify the Application Lifecycle Build seamless digital pathways that assist users in securely submitting mortgage applications directly to lenders, shifting user behavior from casual browsing to active transacting Strategic Tradeoffs Balance the needs of both key personas — the consumer (seeking transparency, speed, and real loan options) and the lender (seeking verified, high-intent, and compliant borrower data) — making deliberate prioritization decisions when they compete Squad Leadership Partner closely with Engineering and Design leads to ensure strong execution health, technical quality, and appropriate sequencing of foundational data infrastructure vs. consumer-facing features Operational Excellence Establish clear operating rhythms, decision frameworks, and success metrics that enable consistent delivery and learning across the transactional ecosystem Data-Driven Iteration Use quantitative and qualitative insights to validate strategy, guide prioritization, and iterate on the roadmap across both B2C (affordability and application flows) and B2B (lender integration and data delivery) dimensions Skills Proven experience building engaging, creative consumer experiences — ideally involving complex flows, financial tooling, or end-to-end application funnels Experience taking a marketplace product from a traditional lead-generation model into a deeper, data-validated transactional platform Demonstrated ability to manage complex, parallel workstreams and act as a strong cross-functional influencer without losing strategic clarity or execution discipline Ability to work with APIs, underwriting engines, and other mortgage technologies to ensure seamless, secure data flow between consumers and lending partners Track record of driving measurable outcomes, particularly in conversion optimization, lead quality metrics, and revenue-impacting data products Comfort navigating compliance and ambiguity while maintaining forward momentum Experience owning complex, interconnected data platforms and integration layers rather than isolated front-end features Experience in financial services or fintech, with a deep understanding of the mortgage lifecycle is a strong plus Readiness or prior experience to eventually mentor or manage direct reports is a plus Benefits Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision) Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Holiday Pay 401(k) with match Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service. Company Overview Bankrate provides consumers with personal finance editorial content, including mortgages, credit cards, personal loans, and others. It is a sub-organization of Red Ventures. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http//bankrate.com.