Strategic Initiatives Manager

About Unlock

Unlock's mission is to unleash the power of home equity to enrich people's lives. We do this through a financial solution called a Home Equity Agreement or HEA, an entirely new way to access and utilize home equity. We're not a lender, so there are no interest charges or monthly payments and homeowners with poor credit or high levels of debt can still qualify. We're beyond passionate about helping our customers build greater financial resiliency. We are mission driven, consumer centric and our products are designed for the way homeowners want to live their lives today - with flexibility and control.

About the role

The Strategic Initiatives Manager at will play a key role in supporting Unlock's strategic planning and execution. This role will assist in identifying and implementing innovative approaches to achieve our strategic goals while gaining a deep understanding of the industry, market trends, and competitive landscape.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive strategic reviews of existing and potential consumer finance products, identifying new strategies that complement our Home Equity Agreement offering.
• Develop in-depth expertise in home equity investment (HEI) and home equity agreement (HEA) products across the market to inform strategic decisions.
• Support go-to-market activities, ensuring successful onboarding of joint ventures and partnerships that align with our strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively with product, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and regulatory changes to provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
  
  

What we're looking for

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, business development, operations, banking, or related fields. or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven ability to successfully bring new business concepts to market and drive strategic initiatives.
• Experience in a highly regulated financial services environment, such as consumer lending, mortgage, or residential real estate.
• Strong analytical abilities with the capacity to communicate complex insights clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in organizing, manipulating, and presenting data in a meaningful way.
  
  

What we offer

• Equity Stake: A share in our company, providing you with a piece of our collective success.
• Discretionary Time Off: Flexible time off for you to rest and recharge as needed.
• Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, dental, and vision plans to support your well-being.
• 401(k) Match: An annual 4% employer match to aid in your retirement planning.
• Make Your Mark: Your chance to play a pivotal role in our growth and leave a lasting impact on the company and industry.
  
  

Target base compensation is $120,000- $150,000 annually. Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, Unlock's Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options and paid time off.

Unlock is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.