SlipstreamJobsFresh Startup & VC-Backed Jobs

Director of Product, Engagement

Stash - New York, NY, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-10-09

Apply on the company site

SlipstreamJobs tracks this role from the company's public career site. Apply directly on the employer's site.

Salary: USD 190,000 - 230,000 / annual

Stash is a fintech app that provides investing, banking, and personalized financial guidance for everyday Americans. The company is seeking a Director of Product to lead the Engagement team, responsible for the in-app experiences that guide users on what to invest in, how much to allocate, and next steps. You will manage 2-3 Product Managers across web and mobile platforms, setting multi-quarter strategy for Engagement features including guidance surfaces, investing and banking experiences, and habit-building features that drive recurring usage. This is a player-coach role requiring hands-on involvement alongside people management and strategic leadership. Key responsibilities include: - Setting strategy for Engagement across guidance, investing, and banking surfaces - Hiring, coaching, and developing product managers; establishing standards for judgment, communication, and data-driven decision-making - Owning the Engagement roadmap and prioritizing capacity across competing initiatives - Driving outcomes: product usage, recurring contributions, and retained paying subscribers - Partnering with Marketing to align lifecycle messaging with in-app experiences - Running discovery, experimentation, and shipping cycles within regulatory constraints - Representing Engagement in leadership forums with clear narratives and metrics - Leveraging AI in team workflows and hiring practices You will report to the Head of Product and partner as a peer with Design, Engineering, Marketing, Data, and Compliance. The role requires on-site presence in the New York office at least three days per week. Requirements: - 10+ years in product management, including several years managing product managers - Strong consumer app experience: ownership of mobile and/or web products used daily, with ability to articulate user and business impact using data - Track record in engagement, retention, or monetization in addition to shipping new features - Ability to set strategy while diving into details when decisions require it - Clear communication with executives, peers, and direct reports - Strong partnership skills with engineering, design, marketing, and data teams - Current use of AI in workflow or readiness to adopt and champion it with your team - Strong experimentation practice and fluency with product analytics tools (Mixpanel, Looker, or similar) Preferred qualifications (Gold Stars): - Experience with subscription or recurring-revenue consumer businesses - Background in fintech, investing, banking, or other regulated consumer products - Experience building products around habits and automation

Similar roles