Product Manager, Advanced Insights & Modeling

About the role

The Advanced Insights and Modeling (AIM) team at Block is seeking a strategic, analytically rigorous product leader to blend traditional product management with hands-on data science. This role involves owning the forecasting product roadmap, framing business problems, shaping data strategies, and collaborating with Machine Learning engineers to deliver predictive models from conception to adoption.

Responsibilities

• Own the forecasting product roadmap end-to-end - from problem definition through launch and iteration
• Define business context, success metrics, and constraints that align with strategic goals
• Manage project flow: prioritize tasks, set timelines, address dependencies, and ensure cross-functional alignment
• Partner with Machine Learning engineers to ensure models are grounded in a clear, well-articulated understanding of the data
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to inform model design, including segmentation, feature engineering, and evaluation strategy
• Leverage AI tools to explore data, generate hypotheses, accelerate analysis, and synthesize insights
• Analyze forecast results to identify trends, variances, and actionable recommendations for model performance
• Translate complex analytical concepts for diverse audiences, including executives, finance partners, technical MLEs, and marketing teams
• Drive adoption through in-product education, documentation, and feature rollout strategies
• Build relationships across Block to understand user needs and evangelize forecasting capabilities

Requirements

• 6+ years in product management, management consulting, data science, model analytics, or a hybrid analytical role
• Hands-on SQL proficiency and experience with Python (or R) for data analysis
• Strong understanding of forecasting models, time-series analysis, and ML applications
• Experience in financial services, fintech, or consumer finance - understanding of macroeconomic shifts and monetary policy influencing consumer behavior
• Executive presence - ability to distill complex topics into clear, concise narratives for technical and non-technical audiences alike
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, drive alignment, and deliver in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Comfort operating at both the strategic level (roadmap, stakeholder management) and in the weeds (data exploration, model evaluation)
• Prior experience at strategy consulting firm or in a cross-functional analytics/strategy role at a fintech or technology company
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a quantitative field
• Familiarity with our stack: SQL, Python, GitHub, Databricks, Claude

Qualifications

• Equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class
• Commitment to an inclusive interview experience, including reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants
• Market-based approach to pay, with pay varying based on location and qualifications

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Data analysis and modeling
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

• Remote work
• Medical insurance
• Flexible time off
• Retailer savings plans
• Modern family planning

Pay

Starting pay range: $163,600 - $225,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time position

Contact

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