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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 role of General Manager, Strategic Initiatives is instrumental in shaping Unlock’s future and driving its success. This leader will play a crucial role in the organization’s strategic planning an execution, responsible for identifying and implementing innovative approaches to achieve Unlock’s strategic goals. This role requires a deep understanding of the industry, market trends and competitive landscape, and will work closely with the executive team to drive growth, increase operational efficiency and foster a culture of innovation within the organization.
• Location: Remote in the US
What we’re looking for
• Regularly conduct strategic reviews of consumer finance products and partnerships that could be synergistic with our core Home Equity Agreement product
• Evaluate high-level strategic decisions like build vs. buy vs. partner and be able to distill down your findings.
• Facilitate ongoing status reporting and ensure ongoing alignment on top priorities with Unlock’s Executive Team
• Establish the regulatory and licensing framework (in conjunction with Legal team) to facilitate the new business
• Lead business development and onboarding for joint ventures and partnerships with new businesses
• Manage the budget and P&L of all new businesses
Minimum Requirements
• 8+ years of experience in startups, strategy, consulting, business development, operations, banking, or related experience
• Successful track record of bringing new businesses to market
• Proven track record of building and innovating a highly regulated financial services environment, e.g., consumer lending, debt relief/settlement, mortgage, and/or residential real estate
• Strong and accurate analytical sense and ability to communicate effectively
• PC skills including working knowledge of the Microsoft environment and the ability to access, manipulate, organize and relay information in a meaningful way.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Must have experience in residential equity release products for (e.g. cashout refinance, HELOC, sale leaseback)
• Experience with setting up and maintaining mortgage licensing
• Proficiency making buy/build/partner decisions for launching new businesses (e.g. wholesale vs. white label vs. de-novo)
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.
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.
