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Flexport · 3 months ago

Lead, Capital Strategy & Product

Flexport is a company focused on making global commerce easy and accessible, aiming to shape the future of a $10T industry through innovative technology. They are seeking an entrepreneurial leader to oversee the Product and Analytics function for Flexport Capital, responsible for the product roadmap, program management, and analytics while mentoring a small team. The role involves driving innovation and execution in trade finance solutions, collaborating closely with other departments to enhance product experience and strategy.

Freight ServiceLogisticsShippingSoftwareSupply Chain Management
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Serve as the Product & Analytics pillar lead for Flexport Capital, collaborating closely with Sales and Credit counterparts to drive overall business strategy
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 2-3 product and analytics professionals
Lead the product, AI, and analytics roadmap for Flexport Capital
Develop and implement a comprehensive product strategy for Flexport’s lending and payment products
Own the end-to-end customer lifecycle and product experience on the Flexport Capital platform
Serve as the lead program manager for Flexport Capital, driving cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with Technology, Operations, and Sales teams
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure that product enhancements deliver a measurable impact on the business
Drive the AI and automation strategy, working to structure both front-end and back-end systems for greater efficiency and innovation
Collaborate with internal teams to support tech-enabled go-to-market (GTM) initiatives and build external GTM channels like SEO and customer-facing portals
Become a domain expert on the financial technology market and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions

Qualification

Product managementData analysisAI strategyCross-functional leadershipSQLPythonAutomation toolsSoftware implementationOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsMentoringProject management

Required

A BA/BS degree, preferably in Business, Finance, or Math; an MBA or other advanced degree is a plus
3-5 years of experience (Fintech, Bigtech), with a focus on cross-functional product or project management
Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Previous experience managing or mentoring direct reports is highly desirable
Strong technical competence, with the ability to effectively discuss data models and services with engineering teams
Hands-on technical skills with SQL, Python, AI agents, or automation tools
Exceptional organizational and communication skills, balancing accuracy and efficiency with strong attention to detail
The courage to challenge the status quo and a commitment to improving existing processes

Preferred

Experience with software/systems implementation is a plus

Company

Flexport

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Flexport is a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform using modern software to fix the user experience in global trade.

H1B Sponsorship

Flexport has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (38)
2024 (30)
2023 (143)
2022 (121)
2021 (55)
2020 (48)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.7B
Key Investors
ShopifyKohlberg Kravis RobertsSoftBank Vision Fund
2024-01-19Convertible Note· $260M
2023-08-30Series Unknown
2023-07-01Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Ryan Petersen
Founder and CEO
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Stuart Leung
Chief Financial Officer
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