[Remote] Director Product Manager- Banking
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Moody’s seeks a Director Product Manager for its Lending Solutions Product Management team. The role shapes product direction and modern product practices, leads discovery and cross-functional delivery, and helps modernize how lenders assess risk, make decisions, and serve customers.
Responsibilities
- Define product direction and model modern product practices to drive clarity, outcomes, and momentum across complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Partner with Product Strategy to translate strategic direction into actionable product outcomes, priorities, and delivery plans for complex product areas; define product vision, outcomes, and priorities aligned to business objectives, customer needs, and market context (30%)
- Lead product discovery and decision making from ambiguity to clarity; frame problems, evaluate options, and drive timely, evidence-based product decisions in situations with incomplete or evolving information (20%)
- Set the standard for high-quality product management through personal execution; model strong product practices including discovery, prioritization, narrative development, and outcome definition that others can adopt and emulate (20%)
- Drive cross-functional alignment and execution; partner independently with engineering, design, data, commercial, legal, and operational stakeholders to deliver outcomes without direct supervision (15%)
- Act as a catalyst for improving product ways of working; identify opportunities to improve how product work is performed and build momentum for change through influence, results, and credibility (10%)
- Communicate product intent, progress, and tradeoffs to senior stakeholders; clearly articulate strategy, risks, and decisions to enable informed leadership engagement and alignment (5%)
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to own complex product problems and drive meaningful outcomes through influence rather than authority
- Proven track record of shaping product direction, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering results in environments where success depends on credibility, clarity, and judgment—not formal management responsibility
- Exceptional product judgment and comfort operating in ambiguity; ability to consistently frame the right problems, make principled tradeoffs, and move teams from uncertainty to action, especially in periods of change or evolving strategy
- Clear evidence of setting the standard for high-quality product work through personal practice; known for how you do product management—not just what you deliver—by modeling strong discovery, narrative thinking, prioritization, and decision-making that others actively learn from and emulate
- Experience acting as a catalyst for change in product ways of working; demonstrated success introducing new approaches, tools, or operating norms and building momentum through visible results, strong reasoning, and trust
- Strong cross-functional leadership and storytelling skills; ability to bring diverse partners along by clearly articulating product intent, customer value, and tradeoffs in a way that builds alignment and confidence at all levels of the organization
- Understanding of credit risk concepts and lending decision processes
- Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
- Bachelor's degree required in Business, Banking, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field
- Knowledge of how lenders assess borrower risk, structure credit decisions, and manage portfolios to support the effective translation of data and analytics into product capabilities
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to challenge existing product norms; actively seeks better ways to practice product management, stays current on evolving techniques and tools, and is thoughtful about when and how to apply them to improve speed, insight, and quality of outcomes
- Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
Benefits
- Incentive compensation
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
- Life, disability, and accident insurance
- A discounted employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
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