Associate Product Manager

As an Associate Product Manager at Rutter, you'll be responsible for defining and delivering new endpoints that enhance our unified API's capabilities. This involves engaging with customers to understand their integration challenges, translating those needs into technical specifications, and collaborating closely with the engineering team to implement solutions. Additionally, you will build crucial relationships with third-party platforms for access and help prioritize new integrations based on customer demand.

To be an ideal fit for the Associate Product Manager position at Rutter, you should have 1-3+ years of experience in a tech role, preferably related to product management. However, those with backgrounds in engineering, solutions architecture, or tech support are also encouraged to apply, particularly if they are looking to transition into product management. A strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and experience in a B2B environment are also important.

At Rutter, you can expect a fast-paced and collaborative work environment. The Associate Product Manager will work primarily from our NYC office, where the culture supports innovation and teamwork. You'll have opportunities to interact directly with customers and other stakeholders, making your role engaging and impactful as you help improve our fintech solutions.

While prior experience in fintech is a bonus for the Associate Product Manager role at Rutter, it is not a strict requirement. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about fintech and willing to learn, especially about financial data and API products. Your strong technical skills and ability to translate complex concepts will be more vital in this position.

The compensation for the Associate Product Manager position at Rutter ranges from $115,000 to $135,000, complemented by market-leading equity and benefits. This competitive package reflects our commitment to attracting top talent who will contribute to our mission of empowering SMBs through innovative financial solutions.

When discussing your experience with APIs, focus on specific projects where you successfully designed, implemented, or worked with APIs. Highlight your technical background and how you understand API documentation. Demonstrate how this experience will help you succeed in enhancing Rutter's unified API, catering to customer needs and onboarding new integrations.

Emphasize your approach to prioritization based on customer feedback, strategic value, and team resources. Discuss tools or frameworks you use, such as the MoSCoW method, to categorize tasks. Showcase how your organizational skills will contribute to delivering quality projects effectively at Rutter.

Share your methods for engaging with customers, such as surveys, interviews, or usability tests. Explain how you synthesize this feedback to make data-driven decisions. Discuss your commitment to addressing customer pain points and how it aligns with Rutter's mission to simplify integrations.

Describe your ability to translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders while also being able to engage deeply with developers. Talk about the importance of clarity and collaboration in your communication style and how it fosters a productive relationship with engineering teams at Rutter.

Provide a specific example that demonstrates your problem-solving abilities and adaptability. Detail the challenge, the steps you took to address it, and the outcomes. Highlight how this experience aligns with the fast-paced workflow at Rutter and your readiness to tackle challenges.

Express your passion for the fintech industry and the potential it has to revolutionize how businesses operate. Discuss specific trends or innovations that excite you, such as embedded finance or simplified integrations, and how Rutter is positioned to lead in these areas.

Mention tools for project management (like Jira or Trello), product roadmapping (like Aha!), and analytics (like Google Analytics). Describe how you leverage these tools to enhance productivity and communication within cross-functional teams, reflecting the collaborative culture at Rutter.

Highlight your ability to remain calm and professional during disagreements. Discuss your approach to actively listening to differing opinions, encouraging open dialogue, and focusing on data-driven decision-making to determine the best course of action. Collaboration is key in such situations, especially in a team-driven environment like Rutter.

Discuss key performance indicators (KPIs) such as user adoption, satisfaction scores, churn rates, and revenue growth. Explain how analyzing these metrics helps shape product development strategies and aligns with customer needs and market demands, echoing Rutter's mission.

Articulate your passion for Rutter's mission and how it resonates with your career goals. Share your enthusiasm for working in a collaborative startup environment and your desire to contribute to innovative financial solutions. Showcase your alignment with the company’s values and culture.