Product Owner

Kapitus is seeking a high-performing Senior Product Owner to drive the delivery and evolution of critical financial products and internal platforms. This role is ideal for a product operator who thrives in complex, regulated environments and wants to own initiatives that directly impact revenue, risk management, and operational scale.

You will serve as the accountable product owner for key product areas, translating strategic priorities into high-quality execution. Working closely with Product leadership, Engineering, Sales, Risk, Legal, and Operations, you will ensure that product investments drive measurable business outcomes while maintaining compliance and system integrity.

This is a high-ownership role with meaningful visibility and impact.

What You’ll Do:

End-to-End Product Ownership

• Own and prioritize the product backlog for assigned platforms or initiatives
• Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into clear, structured user stories and acceptance criteria
• Partner closely with Engineering to ensure solutions are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with architectural standards
• Drive sprint planning, backlog refinement, release coordination, and delivery predictability
• Reduce ambiguity and proactively resolve requirement gaps before development

Drive Measurable Business Impact

• Ensure product enhancements improve revenue performance, underwriting efficiency, sales conversion, or operational throughput
• Define initiative-level success metrics and monitor post-release performance
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend scalable system improvements
• Support data-driven prioritization decisions grounded in ROI and risk considerations

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the connective tissue between business stakeholders and technical teams
• Facilitate alignment across Sales, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Engineering
• Confidently engage in executive or cross-departmental forums when needed
• Manage stakeholder expectations with transparency and discipline

Operate in a Regulated Environment

• Incorporate compliance, risk, and audit considerations into product design
• Ensure solutions meet regulatory and internal control standards
• Partner with Legal and Risk teams to mitigate exposure while maintaining speed

Elevate Product Discipline

• Contribute to continuous improvement of product processes, documentation standards, and delivery practices
• Promote strong requirement quality and structured decision-making
• Support scalable product operations as the organization grows

What We’re Looking For

• 6–10+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role
• Experience in fintech, lending, financial services, or other regulated/risk-managed environments strongly preferred
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable business outcomes in revenue-generating or operationally critical systems
• Deep experience managing Agile backlogs and partnering with engineering teams
• Strong understanding of sales systems, underwriting workflows, or financial processing systems
• Experience working with API-based integrations and distributed systems
• Strong analytical skills with comfort interpreting data to inform prioritization
• Ability to operate independently, manage complexity, and create clarity in ambiguous environments
• High ownership mindset with strong accountability for delivery outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Salesforce or sales-related infrastructure
• Familiarity with underwriting, risk, or credit platforms
• Experience with marketplace or multi-partner integrations
• CSPO or similar Agile certification

Kapitus Total Rewards Package Includes: 

• Competitive Base Salary Range of $96,300 – $154,400 Kapitus is providing this as a good faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicant’s final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicant’s geographic location, skills, and experience.
• Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually
• Health Insurance: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance, ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense.
• Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees. Additionally, Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave, supporting our employees during important family milestones.
• LifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness. Additional benefits include:
• Pet and car insurance discounts.
• Financial services such as LegalShield.
• Relaxation and stress management tools, including a fully covered annual subscription to The Calm App.
• Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more, enriching your personal and family life.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events.
• Transit Reimbursement: We also offer transit reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Retirement Benefits: Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity, featuring a 25% match on employee contributions, helping you plan for a secure financial future.

About Kapitus: 

Kapitus is one of the most reliable and respected names in small business financing. As both a direct lender and a marketplace built with a trusted network of lending partners, we can provide small businesses with the financing they need when, and how it is needed.  

We have spent our entire existence building a culture that makes us excited to come to work in the morning. Our company is fast paced, teammates need to be self-directed and have an internal motivation to do the right thing, even when the right thing takes a lot of hard work.  

We show our teammates our appreciation by offering great benefits, competitive pay and solid opportunity for growth.  

Company Mission: 

At Kapitus, our mission is to help small business owners grow their organizations by providing tailored, transparent, and ethical financing solutions. We invest in every business owner’s story and we are dedicated to building lasting relationships to champion their goals. We promise to keep the best interests of our clients at the center of the financing process by operating with transparency, fairness, and integrity.

Consideration will be given to qualified remote candidates residing in states where Kapitus and/or one of its subsidiaries has an established physical presence.