About the Role
We’re seeking a highly technical and strategic Senior Product Manager to lead our Identity, Authentication & Authorization (AuthN/AuthZ) efforts across the Clutch Platform. You will own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for secure identity, access management, and permissions systems that protect customer data, mitigate fraud, and deliver seamless experiences to both internal and external users.
The Auth PM will be responsible for aligning the execution of Platform features related to Identity, Authentication, and Authorization, and uncovering opportunities to bring customer value in the process. The PM will collaborate with the Platform GPM to continually revise and adjust the Identity & Platform strategy based on current progress, industry trends, and customer needs.
About the Team
Clutch is a product-driven company that values grit, curiosity, fast learning, and relentless customer focus. Our product team excels in ambiguity and solves complex, high-impact problems within a connected, multi-product ecosystem. PMs don’t wait to be told what to do; they chase insight, drive clarity, and push for outcomes.
Being in the growth stage, the environment is extremely fast-paced. Our product culture favors sharp thinkers who are energized by building, learning, and scaling fast. You’ll be joining a high-performing team with a top-notch pedigree and diverse experience across startup building, product scaling, and fintech transformation.
What You’ll Do
Within 3 months, you will:
Rapidly ramp up on Clutch products, customers, and industry
Drive end-to-end product lifecycle: discovery, requirements gathering, technical collaboration, roadmap prioritization, and delivery
Partner closely with engineering to define scalable APIs and platform components
Launch frequently to meet customer requests, go-live dates, and platform stability goals
Within 6 months, you will:
Define and evolve the product strategy for core identity, authentication, authorization, and access control systems
Develop future Identity & Auth roadmap based on customer and internal team research
Launch large Platform features that drive impact and scale across all Clutch products
Within 9 months, you will:
Serve as the subject matter expert for all things identity and access management
Identify new opportunities for Clutch Platform, including technical or functional areas not yet developed
What You’ll Bring
5+ years in product management, preferably with platform or infrastructure teams
Deep understanding of authentication protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML), authorization patterns (RBAC, ABAC), and IAM tools
Basic understanding of modern fraud technologies and methodologies
Experience in fintech or other highly-regulated industries
Proven ability to work across highly cross-functional teams and ship secure, reliable infrastructure products
Background in software engineering or information security
Familiarity with modern developer ecosystems and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Cognito, Auth0, Okta, Keycloak)
Knowledge of security and privacy frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, etc)
Please note that this role may evolve as our business needs change, so we appreciate your flexibility and adaptability.
What's In It For You?
Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of remote work from anywhere, balancing life and career seamlessly.
Unforgettable Off-Sites: Twice a year, bond with colleagues in exciting destinations, fostering teamwork and fresh ideas.
Paid Time Off: Enjoy flexible PTO days yearly for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Stock Options: Joining us means having a stake in our success, so you'll receive stock options as part of your compensation package.
Home Office Setup: Create your ideal workspace with a dedicated budget for home office essentials.
Work Trip Budget: Grow personally and professionally with a budget for work-related trips and co-working.
Health Coverage: Prioritize your well-being with comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
About Us
Clutch is a revolutionary vertical SaaS company, proudly backed by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), aimed at revolutionizing the way Credit Unions engage and change the lives of their members. As a champion of financial well-being, we address the urgent need for affordable lending solutions in an era where the average American grapples with over $155,000 in household debt. Unlike traditional financial institutions, Clutch develops software to turn Credit Unions into FinTech lenders and leverage their balance sheets to responsibly lend to over 130M Americans. Our mission extends beyond mere financial transactions; we strive to fundamentally enhance the way credit unions interact with their members. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and user-centric designs, we help credit unions provide seamless digital experiences that are on par with leading tech companies. This approach not only preserves but revitalizes the longstanding tradition of community and member-focused service inherent to credit unions.
Clutch is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Top Skills
What We Do
We are the Credit Union’s one-stop-shop for digital deposit account opening, frictionless loan applications (POS), perpetual pre-approval and recapture efforts.
The platform successfully drives direct member, loan & deposit growth, boosts profitability, increases share of wallet and reduces the cost to produce loans through efficiency gains.
Our founders enjoy nothing more than speaking to and learning from Credit Union leaders. Schedule a time to meet with Chris and Nicky and share your pains, goals and ambitions.
