Senior Product Manager, Financial Planning & Advice

Acorns

1d•$185,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

Acorns is seeking a Senior Product Manager to architect an AI-first financial planning experience. In this role, you will build a hybrid solution where cutting-edge AI, elegant digital interfaces, and human-centric advice converge. You will own the strategy for delivering personalized, proactive, and compliant guidance at scale, ensuring every customer has a clear path to financial wellness. Acorns is a remote-first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA.

Requirements

Senior Product Leadership: 8+ years of PM experience, with a track record of scaling complex products in fintech, wealth management, or AI-driven consumer platforms.
Financial Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of financial planning, advice delivery, and the regulatory landscape. You have experience with the mechanics of financial engineering.
AI/ML Product Experience: Proven experience building products powered by machine learning or LLMs, specifically focused on personalization and proactive engagement.
Agile Mastery: A "builder" mindset with exceptional skills in leading agile teams and managing trade-offs between speed, scope, and quality.
Scientific Approach: Expertise in experimentation and data analysis. You are comfortable diving into data to validate hypotheses and defend your roadmap.
Hunger to deliver game-changing products
Exceptional drive and precision in delivery
A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission
Optimistic about the potential of societal change

Responsibilities

Lead Guidance Strategy: Own the financial planning roadmap at Acorns, architecting intuitive, AI-powered experiences that deliver financial education, proactive guidance, and regulated advice to our customers.
Architect a Hybrid Model: Design the integration between AI guidance, digital tools, and human experiences to create a seamless journey across all touchpoints.
Lead Financial Engineering: Lead the development of a robust financial planning engine that is "compliant by design." You will translate complex financial and regulatory requirements into the scalable logic that powers our AI-first advice experiences.
Drive High-Velocity Delivery: Lead a cross-functional pod of engineering, design, and data science through a rigorous, iterative agile rhythm. You’ll translate complex roadmaps into high-quality software with precision.
Use Rigorous Experimentation: Solve customer problems through data. You will design and execute robust experiment plans, using A/B testing and behavioral data to iterate toward the most effective advice logic.
Simplify the Complex: Turn nuanced concepts—like retirement modeling and tax optimization—into intuitive journeys that empower customers to take immediate action.
Own Outcome Metrics: Take full responsibility for the Planning & Guidance remit, focusing on customer retention, financial health improvements, and long-term lifetime value.

Benefits

Competitive salary and stock options
A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family
Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off
401(k) discretionary match
Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family
Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth
Acorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone’s online training platform)
Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders
Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events
Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.
The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.