Product Design Manager, Mercury

Accounting

$212.5-250k

+ Stock options. For Canadian employees the salary is CAD 193,400–227,500

Senior and Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada, US

Banking services for startups

Job no longer available

Banking services for startups

501-1000 employees

FintechB2BBankingFinancial Services

Job no longer available

$212.5-250k

+ Stock options. For Canadian employees the salary is CAD 193,400–227,500

Senior and Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada, US

501-1000 employees

FintechB2BBankingFinancial Services

Company mission

To make scaling tech companies simpler with a personalized banking stack for startups, and power the next generation of companies that will shape the American industry.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Has led design teams through complex product challenges, particularly in fintech, banking, or other highly regulated spaces
Brings 5+ years of design leadership experience with a track record of developing both people and products
Finds joy in untangling complex problems, particularly in financial or accounting domains
Can see both the forest and the trees—setting strategic direction while being hands-on when needed
Builds strong relationships across product and engineering teams
Has experience creating intuitive experiences within regulatory constraints
Brings systems thinking to both product design and team development

What the job involves

We're seeking a Design Manager to lead our Accounting product. This role combines strategic product thinking with nurturing team growth—an opportunity to shape both innovative financial products and the careers of talented designers
You'll join our collaborative community of 40+ designers who combine deep product thinking with genuine care for craft and each other's growth. Your work will directly impact how businesses manage their finances, making complex accounting workflows feel effortless
Own and drive the design strategy for Mercury's new accounting product, ensuring seamless integration with our existing platform
Create cohesive experiences across multiple surfaces (accountant-specific tools, Mercury dashboard, customer onboarding)
Lead a growing team of designers focused on accounting products, providing mentorship and establishing processes for success
Partner closely with executive, product, and engineering leadership to define and execute on the accounting product roadmap
Translate complex accounting workflows into intuitive user experiences that save our customers time and effort
Build frameworks for making design decisions that balance user needs, technical constraints, and regulatory requirements
Help grow the team by hiring designers who can elevate our accounting product experience

Our take

Frustrated by the archaic, fee-laden banking services offered to entrepreneurs, the founders of Mercury set out to create a better solution. They envisioned a platform that was dynamic, tech-driven, and free from unnecessary fees.

Mercury delivers on this vision by automating business payment processes, offering FDIC-insured accounts, and providing full API access, empowering entrepreneurs with greater control and efficiency. This approach stands in stark contrast to traditional startup banking, which often burdens young businesses with high fees and limited functionality.

By prioritizing user experience and offering a free service tier, Mercury has attracted over 100,000 businesses and achieved a $1B valuation in 2021. As a rising unicorn in the stagnant world of startup banking, mercury is poised for continued growth, constantly adding new features and expanding its team to further disrupt the industry.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

50% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.5)

Trustpilot (4.2)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Mar 2025

$300m

SERIES C

Jul 2021

$120m

SERIES B

Total funding: $450.9m

Company benefits

Health, dental, & vision
12+ weeks of paid parental leave
$600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401k/RRSP)
Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
Annual $1K USD learning & development budget
Unlimited book budget
Weekly $100 USD food budget
Monthly $100 USD wellness budget
Monthly $50 USD cellphone reimbursement
Pet-friendly offices with free tea & lunch

Company HQ

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Jason Zhang

(COO)

Studied Biology at Stanford before spending over 4 years at Heyzap in Business Development.

Immad Akhund

(CEO)

Graduated from the University of Cambridge, then worked as a Software Developer at Aquila and Bloomberg. Also founded Clickpass and Heyzap, and was a Part-time Partner at Y Combinator.

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