Tala

About Tala

Empowering credit access in emerging markets

🏢 Tech👥 501-1000 employees📅 Founded 2011📍 Santa Monica, CA💰 $350.7m3.4
B2CFinancial ServicesSaaSMobile

Key Highlights

  • Over 2 million borrowers in India and Kenya
  • More than $1 billion lent to consumers
  • Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA
  • $350.7 million raised in Series D funding

Tala is transforming access to credit in emerging markets by leveraging behavioral data through its Android app. With over 2 million borrowers in countries like India and Kenya, Tala has disbursed more than $1 billion in loans. Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, Tala has raised $350.7 million in Ser...

🎁 Benefits

Tala offers work-from-home opportunities, comprehensive health insurance, and unique perks like free massages in the office and sponsorship for profes...

🌟 Culture

Tala's culture is centered around addressing the credit gap for billions globally, utilizing innovative machine learning models to assess loan eligibi...

Overview

Tala is hiring a VP Product for Lending & Retention to lead product strategy and development. You'll collaborate across teams to enhance financial services for underserved customers. This role requires extensive experience in product management.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a proven track record in product management, particularly in the financial services sector, with a focus on lending and customer retention. Your experience spans over 7 years, where you've successfully led product initiatives that drive user engagement and financial inclusion. You possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to leverage data to inform product decisions and strategies. Your leadership style fosters collaboration across diverse teams, including engineering, data science, and marketing, ensuring that product development aligns with customer needs and business goals.

You are adept at navigating complex regulatory environments and understand the nuances of risk management in financial products. Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels allows you to advocate for user-centric solutions while balancing business objectives. You are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and are committed to advancing financial inclusion for underserved populations.

What you'll do

As the VP Product for Lending & Retention at Tala, you will spearhead the product vision and strategy, ensuring that our offerings meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance our lending products, focusing on user acquisition and retention strategies. Your role will involve conducting market research and user testing to gather insights that inform product development and feature prioritization.

You will lead a team of product managers and collaborate with engineering and data science teams to implement innovative solutions that leverage AI/ML technologies. Your responsibilities will include defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, analyzing performance data, and iterating on product features based on user feedback. You will also engage with external partners and stakeholders to align product initiatives with market trends and regulatory requirements.

What we offer

At Tala, we offer a remote-first work environment that values flexibility and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact on financial inclusion globally. We provide competitive compensation packages, including equity options, and support for professional development to help you grow in your career. Join us in our mission to empower underserved communities through innovative financial solutions.

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