Manager of Growth Strategy & Operations at M1 (Chicago, IL)
Who we are
M1 Finance has created a personal wealth-building platform made for the modern era, uniting personal perspective and automated ease. We seamlessly combine free investing, low cost borrowing and digital checking all in one intuitive, automated Finance Super App, and we’re driven by a mission to empower personal financial well-being. We believe that financial well-being is fundamental to overall well-being, and we strive to deliver products that are simpler, smarter, and stronger than those created by our competitors.
Our clients have already trusted us with over $6 billion of assets, we’re currently helping hundreds of thousands of people grow and manage their wealth with our industry-leading automation and tools, and we’re adding thousands of new clients every day.
We’re looking for passionate people who want to improve and build on what we’ve created and take responsibility to help others build something meaningful and sustainable for their futures.
We mean it when we say, “M1 is yours to build.”
If this sounds interesting to you, read on!
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with a blend of cross-functional operating experience and sophisticated strategic perspective who can effectively oversee various day-to-day workstreams for M1’s Growth & M1 Plus business unit while also acting as a key contributor to the big picture strategic management of the business. The Growth & M1 Plus division is focused on driving holistic client engagement & utilization, including growing and managing our M1 Plus membership program. This role reports directly to the GM of Growth & M1 Plus and is an amazing leadership development opportunity for candidates interested in showcasing their operating skills, breadth of knowledge and those with interest in the GM career track.
What you’ll do
- Serve as a key member of the Growth & M1 Plus leadership team, helping define, drive and own select key initiatives
- Work closely and effectively with the leads of each of the shared business units supporting Growth & M1 Plus (Product, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Analytics) to provide effective day to day cross-functional coordination and ensure results are consistent with the overall strategy and OKRs for the business
- Help monitor KPIs, drive revenue goals, and manage the cost structure of the Growth & M1 Plus business unit
- Maintain a deep knowledge of Fintech & personal finance industry trends
Qualifications
- Past experience in an operating or strategy role at a technology or financial services company, or as a consultant with relevant industry exposure & knowledge
- Background in loyalty programs and/or driving product-led growth in a fast-paced, high-growth consumer-focused tech company (Fintech industry experience preferred)
- Proven experience driving cross-functional initiatives with a strong bias for action
M1's Commitment to Diversity
M1 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different experiences and we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at all levels of the company. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. With our three DEI task forces (internal education, recruiting, and community involvement), M1 employees and leaders set aside company time to tackle DEI projects and achieve goals every quarter.
Our Values
Our team embodies our eight core principles and if these principles speak to you – we’d love to talk with you.
- Mission Driven: We will passionately apply ourselves to deliver immense value to our customers, knowing if they succeed, so too will the company
- Extreme Ownership: We think and act like owners. Our focus is building long-term value, not scoring short-term marks. We own everything in our domain, including the outcome and everything that affects it
- Boldness: We want to do things of consequence. Make a difference. We would rather fail at something meaningful than succeed at something trivial
- Bias for action: The best way to make progress is to act
- Economical: Efficiency is important, and we consider both the costs and benefits of our actions
- Team-oriented: In working together, we maintain a low ego, make everyone feel welcome, assume good intent, trust one another, and seek out different perspectives. We empower our teammates to be at their best
- Challenged, but not overwhelmed: We are curious people who always want to grow. Growth happens outside our comfort zone. We achieve our potential through consistent, manageable growth
- Integrity: We do the right thing. When we make mistakes, we own and correct them. We would be proud of our actions are shared with our family, friends, and strangers. Everyone can count on us to act according to our values, beliefs, and principles we state we hold. This trust must never be broken.
Our Perks
- Competitive Pay and Stock Options
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement benefit with employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- $500 to spend on home office equipment while working from home
- Stylish M1 swag
- Socially distant team outings, celebrations, and events
- Transparent and open communication with leadership
- Office in the Loop with a Game Room and Gym