SCF HQ - Product Manager - Embedded Finance (Global Automotive)

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SCF HQ - Product Manager - Embedded Finance (Global Automotive)

Country: United Kingdom

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY

At Openbank, we are building a global, digital-first Automotive platform, connecting customers, dealers, OEMs, and partners to deliver seamless financing and mobility solutions at scale.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact global team at the centre of our automotive transformation. You'll play a critical role in shaping how finance is embedded directly into partner ecosystems, from dealer channels and OEM platforms to digital marketplaces and direct-to-consumer journeys.

Working with some of our biggest and most important global partners, you will play a key role in owning and shaping the strategy, definition and delivery of embedded finance products that help our partners sell more vehicles, while creating brilliant customer experiences.

This role is ideal for a product manager who thrives at the intersection of customer insight, commercial strategy, technology and delivery.

The Job Role

As Product Manager - Embedded Finance, you will own the end-to-end product lifecycle for key embedded finance proposition across our global automotive ecosystem.

You'll work closely with major OEMs, dealer and importer groups, and marketplace partners to understand their strategic priorities and customer journeys, translating these into scalable product solutions that can be built, launched and continuously optimised across multiple markets.
This is not a role focused purely on gathering requirements.
We're looking for a true Product Manager who can shape what needs to be built, define the roadmap, drive prioritisation decisions and be accountable for successful delivery and commercial outcomes.

What you'll be doing

Own product strategy and roadmap
* Define the product vision and roadmap for embedded finance capabilities across global automotive channels
* Identify opportunities through market insight, customer behaviour and partner strategy
* Translate business needs into clear product propositions, MVP scope and phased delivery plans
* Prioritise initiatives and make clear trade-off decisions based on customer value, technical feasibility and commercial impact
* Lead the exploration of how we can harness the opportunities of agentic AI, using intelligent automation to transform customer and partner journeys, while maximising the discoverability and lead generation across AI channels.

Shape and deliver solutions
* Lead discovery and solution design with engineering, data, operations, risk and commercial teams
* Define what needs to be built to solve real customer and partner problems
* Own product requirements, backlog priorities and delivery milestones
* Be accountable for successful launch of product capabilities into production
* Ensure solutions are scalable, modular and adaptable across global and local market needs
* Drive delivery outcomes from concept through launch and post-release iteration

Build strategic partner relationships
* Build strong working relationships with global OEMs, dealer groups, importer networks and marketplaces
* Develop a deep understanding of partner strategies, priorities and growth plans
* Collaborate with commercial and account teams to shape joint propositions and initiatives
* Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally

Optimise performance and outcomes
* Use data and analytics to drive product performance and commercial outcomes
* Monitor funnel performance, conversion, approval rates and acquisition efficiency
* Identify opportunities to improve customer journeys and increase partner value
* Lead post-launch reviews and continuous optimisation cycles
* Drive ROI through smarter processes, automation and product enhancements

Why join us

This is an opportunity to shape the future of mobility finance at global scale.
You'll be joining a business investing heavily in digital innovation, working on products that sit at the heart of how customers discover, finance and manage vehicles in the future.
We offer:
* A high-impact role with global visibility
* Exposure to major international automotive partners
* The opportunity to shape category-leading embedded finance journeys
* Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities
* International collaboration with teams across multiple markets

Would you like to grow with us? Join our team!
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