Product Strategy Manager

An exciting new role sitting within our Financial Experience team focusing on reimagining the future of exceptional home lending consumer experiences and next generation marketplaces-
- Build consumer experiences that solve genuine problems for millions of Australians-
- A flexible working environment is important to us here at REA - open to 4 or 5 days per weekWe’re REA
- An Australian start-up success story we're quietly proud of.

From a garage in Melbourne to the global stage is an achievement we're humbled by. Our idea to put pictures of houses on the internet has blossomed since 1995, and we now have businesses across Australia, India and North America.

Our purpose is to change the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help on every step - whether that's buying, selling, renting or renovating.

We’re proud to have been named Australia’s 4th Best Workplace for the second year running. This recognition is a great proof point of our unique and special culture. A culture that is driven by our people, our values, and our commitment to making a difference in the community.

What we’re doing
- The financial services team is accountable for strategy development and execution, working with our partners to build our capability and product offerings, leading sales management and engaging across the other lines of business in REA.
- As the Product Strategy Manager you will sit within the Financial Experiences team, where we are reimagining the future of exceptional home lending consumer experiences and next generation marketplaces. You’ll leverage your strategy and product expertise to support the development of our product strategy and work with innovative teams and partners to deliver and position REA Financial Services as a market leader.
- Day to day you can expect to deliver on the following- Your primary focus will be to work with the Product Leadership Team to develop the product strategy and sequenced roadmap to grow market share, advocacy, and revenue. This includes the planning and investment process-
- You’ll work with the product teams to shape and size product, consumer and broker segment propositions, initiatives, and experiments (including success metrics and business cases) to support evaluation and prioritisation. Some of which include assisted digital marketplace, white label products and assessment of diversification opportunities-
- You’ll scan the market to identify consumer, market, competitor, and product trends that influence the product strategy and recommend appropriate directional changes-
- You’ll work closely with the product and technology teams to manage a diverse set of consumer and broker experiences that build trust, choice, and service across home lending journeys-
- You’ll be building relationships within the broader business, the financial services tribe and with external financial services partners to help bring the vision to life- Who we’re looking for- Be consumer obsessed - be proactive and curious to better understand the challenges to understanding and getting finance, and be passionate about solving those problems-
- Future focused and proven experience in harnessing your curiosity to deliver disruptive solutions, shape innovation and product strategy-
- Strategic thinker - you can analyse and synthesise information on the market and connect the dots to determine an appropriate approach-
- Strong financial and commercial acumen - with the ability to analyse market information and data to develop compelling commercial cases to prove the viability of product opportunities-
- An excellent communicator and problem solver - can talk shop with our developers, chat with consumers and pitch a business case to senior management-
- Build relationships - it is the lifeblood of this business, with your team, across the group and with your product comrades in other areas of the company-
- A great understanding of consumer financial services is highly desirable- But we don’t just look for someone based on their skills and expertise. It’s our connection, acceptance and genuine care for each other that makes REA a great place to work. That means you also need to be:
- Savvy minded and have the ability to think a little left of field / outside the box-
- A strong and creative communicator-
- Friendly, approachable and have good relationship management skills-
- An avid supporter of our fully inclusive culture - we celebrate difference and ensure that everyone belongs- The REA experience
- The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development - both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.
- We offer:
- A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (and yes, our