Koalafi · 6 hours ago
Principal Product Manager
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expKoalafi is a company focused on transforming the financing experience, particularly for non-prime consumers. They are seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead the development of a non-prime installment loan product, overseeing its lifecycle from strategy to execution while collaborating with various teams across the organization.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Define the Product Strategy: Partner with the CPTO and executive team to shape the vision, goals, and value proposition for Koalafi's non-prime installment loan product
Lead the 0→1 Build: Oversee the full lifecycle from early discovery to MVP launch - customer research, requirements, compliance alignment, technical feasibility, and partner selection
Evaluate Build vs. Buy: Assess the reusability of Koalafi's existing core technology and operations stack for this new product. Determine when to leverage internal systems vs. integrating third-party SaaS tools for servicing, onboarding, etc
Select and Integrate SaaS Vendors: Lead evaluation, selection, and integration of key loan servicing technologies - balancing time-to-market with long-term scalability and control
Act as Product GM: Serve as the cross-functional connector - aligning Revenue, Engineering, Risk, Legal, and Ops around a cohesive execution plan. Guide financial modeling, go-to-market planning, and post-launch iteration
Influence Across the Org: Create and communicate a compelling narrative to build alignment and excitement across teams. Provide executive updates, facilitate decisions, and advance excellence for strategic product leadership
Qualification
Required
10+ years of product management experience, including ownership of new product development
Experience in fintech, lending, embedded finance, or regulated consumer products
Proven ability to work across technical, legal, and operational domains to launch new offerings
Excellent executive communication and storytelling skills -written, verbal, and visual
Location Requirement: This position requires regular in-person attendance at one of our two office locations (Richmond, VA or Arlington, VA). Candidates must already be located within a commutable distance to either location, as relocation assistance is not available at this time
Preferred
Experience working with or integrating loan servicing platforms or core banking tools is a strong plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
20 PTO days + 11 paid holidays
401(k) retirement with company matching
Student Loan & Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter assistance
Parental leave (maternal + paternal)
Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs
Company
Koalafi
Koalafi offers omnichannel financial products that help merchants and consumers succeed.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$195.5MKey Investors
Forbright BankPollen Street CapitalSummit Action
2022-08-16Debt Financing
2021-02-15Debt Financing
2019-10-17Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Boomer Muth
Interim CEO
Russell Korte
Chief Financial Officer
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