Strategic Product Manager - Predictive Analytics & AI Assistant

Join the People Helping People Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit

union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider.

The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North

America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid

momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our

purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology

solutions and inspired service. The Opportunity This position is a strategic

product line owner in the company and is responsible for overall growth and

profitability of assigned product lines (Predictive Analytics, Velera AI

Assistant). The position will design the product vision, cultivate and execute

strategies, conduct technical analysis and execution, monitor product compliance

and mandates, create business plans and deliver sales support to drive

profitability and penetration results. The incumbent will develop and manage

budget for each assigned product and any associated marketing campaigns. In

addition, this position will gather and prioritize product, market drivers,

industry trends, customer requirements, and launch new business and technical

solutions to help deliver winning payment solutions to the industry. Day in the

Life Create, manage, and implement an annual strategic plan, marketing plan and

budget and administer all plans to ensure alignment with company objectives.

Responsible for forecasting line revenue and profitability by gathering and

analyzing internal capabilities and capacity, market demand, and external

competitive information. Manage and direct development of all product

commercialization duties, inclusive of sales strategies focusing on solution

differentiation, pricing comparisons, advertising methodology, marketing

approach, competitive comparisons, and cost/benefit analysis for solution

participants. Partner with Marketing Services to create and prepare advertising

and promotional materials for products and solutions for member credit unions

and consumers. Partner with member credit unions and advisory group credit

unions for select market evaluation, research, surveys, focus groups, and pilot

testing. Be an expert on market trends effecting solution offerings to maximize

market opportunities and minimize the negative effects of competitive activity.

Create and publish or present thought leadership regarding trends and usage of

assigned product lines. Ensure effective communication of pertinent information

to internal staff and external member-owners relating to new solution

initiatives and existing solution enhancements. Lead and participate in meetings

to support the executive committees throughout developmental stages to track and

communicate progress; participate in various Velera, Vendor, Partners, financial

institution executives or other advisory groups or committees. Maintain current

knowledge of the latest industry trends and integrate them into product line

where appropriate; consult credit unions on best practices relating to product.

Communicate and routinely update solution performance information to senior

leadership. Represent and support Velera personnel at sales meetings, vendor and

partner meetings, trade shows, financial institution site visits and association

functions. Direct the development of product documentation, procedures, training

and marketing materials. Conduct technical analysis, determine technical product

direction and direct development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business,
• Marketing, Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education
• and experience required. Combined seven (7) years of experience in product
• management, agile project management, product marketing, technical product
• implementations, and/or business systems analysis supporting technical products
• required, with a minimum of two (2) years in product management required.
• Functional knowledge of Predictive Analytics and Velera AI Assistant is highly
• preferred. Experience using data visualization software such as Power BI and
• Tableau is preferred. Experience using Data Bricks, Snowflake, basic SQL and
• basic API knowledge is preferred. Experience with product budgeting and revenue
• forecasting required. Experience with the financial, credit union industry and
• core or account processing required.

About Velera

At Velera, inclusion isn’t an

initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we

cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered

to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and

fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first,

flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and

belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re

shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and

communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera. Pay

Equity $95,800.00 - $124,500.00 Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience

and other job-related factors permitted by law. Great Work/Life Benefits!

Competitive wages Medical with telemedicine Dental and Vision Basic and Optional

Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Maternity, Parental, Family Care Community

Volunteer Time Off 12 Paid Holidays Company Paid Disability Insurance 401k (with

employer match) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided

contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Supplemental Insurance Mental

Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility,

waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions Velera is an

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race,

color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender

identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status,

disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other

group protected by federal, state or local law. Velera is an Equal Opportunity

Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following

"EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner

discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,

discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or

applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of

other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot

disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not

otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a)

in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an

investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation

conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish

information. Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here.

For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here. This role is

currently not eligible for sponsorship. As an ongoing commitment to reasonably

accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at

[email protected] for assistance. Your voice. Our velocity.

Shaping a new

era together. At Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service

organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider,

you’ll be part of a team committed to the long-term growth and success of

financial institutions, our employees and our industry. United by Purpose Our

employees are united by a people‑helping‑people purpose that guides how we show

up every day. A culture rooted in taking ownership and doing what’s right has

fostered long‑term dedication and earned Velera recognition for both our

inclusive culture and commitment to excellence. Your Story Shapes Our Culture

Connection and recognition are core to who we are. We cultivate inclusion,

celebrate employees who live our values and create meaningful opportunities for

engagement that build strong relationships and a true sense of belonging across

our teams. Remote by Design Our remote-first culture is built for collaboration,

flexibility and connection – bringing people together in person when it matters.

Flexible time off and healthy working norms support wellbeing and psychological

safety, while integrity-driven leadership empowers you to do your best work.

Strength in Stability With more than 40 years of fintech innovation, Velera

offers the stability of a trusted legacy with the momentum of forward‑thinking

solutions. We enable thousands of financial institutions and the communities

they serve through secure, leading-edge technology and partnership. Explore

velera.com to learn more about how Velera is advancing our purpose of

accelerating partners’ success through innovative financial technology and

inspired service.