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Product Manager - Data (F/H)

At Younited, we believe money allows people to purchase goods & services and realize their dreams, but today’s banking products are opaque & overly complex.

Here, we leverage innovation & cutting-edge technology to redefine lending and payment practices, to provide exceptional user experience

More than a million customers already had access to our instant, simple & transparent credit, and we are just getting started.

We both provide credit & payment solutions directly to consumers (Younited Credit / Younited Pay) & via partners (banks, fintech & insurers who wish to develop consumer loan activities and retailers, telcos, e-merchants who wish to offer their customers the simplest method to pay in several times). We also provide budget optimization solutions through “Younited Coach” to all consumers willing to receive personalized recommendations.

Our mission is to become your trusted financial partner. In this respect, our strategy aims at promoting more transparency and more inclusiveness to help you achieve financial wellbeing.

We have initiated a B-Corp certification process, our social and environmental impact being at the heart of our strategic concerns.

So join Younited, the leading instant credit provider for the e‐economy in Europe! Be part of an amazing adventure that is only at its beginning…

Some key figures about Younited group:

· Younited operates in 5 European countries and generates nearly 50% of its business outside France.

· The company has raised more than 330m€ in equity since launch.

· Younited employs more than c. 550 Younies in Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon, and Munich.

Younited is already trusted by prestigious E-merchant and Digital Bank partners among which Free, Bouygues Telecom, Orange Bank, Microsoft, Bpifrance, Apple, N26, Fortuneo and Lydia.

Our 5 corporate values drive our daily job:

· Make it simple: At every level of the customer experience, the organization. Be transparent.

· Act as an entrepreneur: Take ownership, work in teams. Dare to try, accept to fail.

· Innovate or die: Challenge the status quo, no matter how impossible it seems.

· Faster is better: Value speed over perfection. Be aligned on priorities.

· No limit: Shot for the moon, stay humble.

We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work.

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams around the world — because that’s how we create even better experiences for our customers and our partners. And we need your help. So, join us to build tomorrow, today.

If you want to know more, click here: https://group.younited.com/careers

📋 Context

We are looking for a talented and motivated Data Product Manager to join our Product team. This role is essential to the Data domain, a key pillar of the company's strategic growth.

As a Data Product Manager, you will report directly to the Lead Data Product Manager, who will help you shape your vision and support your career development. You will have the opportunity to engage with executive leadership, presenting your data-driven strategies and solutions to senior decision-makers.

You will work closely with the data teams and especially the data engineering team (typically 3 to 8 engineers) to deliver high-performing data solutions that ensure availability, scalability and governance of diverse, clean and consistent data ; and power our products whether for direct or partner channels (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal).

You will be directly responsible for managing a suite of data products : tools, frameworks, and solutions; specifically designed to facilitate the process of collecting, processing, storing, and transforming data within Younited.

Your responsabilities :

[Vision] Develop, own, and champion the vision, strategy, priorities, and key results for your Data product area — collaborating with other PMs, cross-functional teams, and company leadership to ensure alignment with the overall company strategy and gain buy-in and support.

[Discovery & Market knowledge] Identify key challenges, risks, and business opportunities by collaborating with stakeholders and the user research team to prioritize the Data Engineering backlog. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data management to understand the market landscape and customer needs. Leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and make informed decisions for product enhancements and future developments.

[Roadmap] Define and communicate a high-impact data roadmap with your team and stakeholders that addresses your Younit’s goals while integrating into Younited’s overall platform roadmap. Update the “now-next-later” roadmap every quarter.

[Build & Planning] Collaborate with the Data Engineering team, business owners, and designers to develop and specify effective data solutions. Work with tech leads to frame features, identify dependencies, and adopt an iterative product approach aligned with Younited’s platform. Prepare the backlog with data engineers, ensuring user stories are ready, and plan evolutions within the release process by defining SMART sprints that align with product and tech OKRs.

[Impact Measurement] Define success with clear objectives and metrics that align with company goals and stakeholder needs. Monitor data product performance, using analytics to evaluate success and identify areas for improvement. Share delivery schedules, impacts, and key insights with the team and stakeholders. Collaborate with data teams to optimize product performance, user experience, and development by refining KPIs.

[Governance and Quality] Ensure the quality, reliability, and security of data products. Define data governance policies, establish data quality standards, and implement processes for data validation and cleansing. Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

[Stakeholder Communication]: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including business leaders, executives, and internal teams. Communicate effectively the value proposition of the data product, provide updates on progress, address concerns, and gather feedback. Conduct user testing and incorporate user feedback to enhance the product’s usability and effectiveness.

[Data culture] Promote a data-driven culture within the organization. Educate stakeholders about the value of data, advocate for data-driven decision-making, and facilitate the democratization of data across different teams and departments. Empower individuals to leverage data effectively, enabling them to make informed decisions and contribute to Younited’s success.

🫵 About your profile

Bac+5 in engineering school, business or equivalent academic
Minimum 2 years of experience in consulting or product management
Experience as a data engineer will be appreciated
Outstanding records of academic and professional achievement
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and French
You are not afraid to share your ideas with your peers and with C-levels, you have strong communication skills
You anticipate future trends and are able to have a long term vision
You are strong at summarizing and communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating effective collaboration between teams, and driving consensus on data product strategies.
You are comfortable building trust-based, value-added relationships with team members and senior executives
You are very curious and have a genuine interest in finding the best way to solve problems for your customers.
You have strong analytical skills and always challenge assumptions with facts and figures
You are customer centric , you always put your customer interest first
You master sql and have a strong background in data management, with knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, and database technologies.

🤝 About your future manager

His background : Salomé has been with Younited for a year and a half and is currently responsible for the vision, development, implementation and management of data products (data analytics, science, engineering) that drive innovation, improve decision-making and add value to Younited. She plays a key role in bridging the gap between technical teams, business stakeholders and data-driven initiatives.

Her vision of Younited and the role: This position requires essential qualities such as mastery of data management concepts with knowledge of data architecture, data modelling and database technologies; expertise in product management as well as strong analytical and communication skills. It is also crucial to master the data value chain and understand its impact on an organisation.

👥 Recruitment process

- A first video chat with Aurélien, Talent Acquisition Manager, to get to know each other and tell you more about Younited, our corporate culture & values (30’)

- An interview with Salomé, Data Product Manager, your future manager.

- A business case to do at home & prensented with members of the team

- An interview with Arnaud, Chief Product Officer

🎁 Other benefits from joining Younited ?

- Offices in the center of Paris (9th)

- An international work environment and the opportunity to do a mission in one of our international offices (Barcelona, Lisbon, Roma)

- An entrepreneurship mindset and a teamwork spirit

- An individualized managerial and HR support during onboarding and throughout the Younited journey

- A continuous learning environment with the opportunity to take individual and collective trainings and "Friday workshops" in Tech department

- A particular attention to the work/life balance

- Support for young parents, including the opportunity of being part-time the week of return to the office

- The opportunity of getting involved throughout the year with associations as well as an annual offered solidarity day