Senior Vice President of Product, Red Ventures
Bankrate
$250-575k
Salary is dependent on location. Offers equity
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Media and publishing company
Open for applications
Media and publishing company
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$250-575k
Salary is dependent on location. Offers equity
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To partner with brands in order to connect customers with the products and services they need most.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 in senior leadership roles
- Proven success building and scaling product organizations from early-stage or low-maturity environments
- Strong understanding of platform businesses, marketplaces, and partner-integrated products — ideally in fintech, financial services, or related sectors
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and influence executives
- Comfort operating in both strategic and hands-on modes
- Experience managing external-facing product relationships and navigating enterprise-level partner security/compliance reviews
What the job involves
- Bankrate is seeking a visionary Head of Product to build and lead a world-class product organization from the ground up
- This is a rare opportunity to define the product discipline for a portfolio that has historically lacked a dedicated, high-functioning product function
- You will be responsible for shaping the vision, structure, and processes that drive product excellence across our consumer experiences, financial institution partner solutions, and internal platforms
- You’ll work closely with the CTPO, engineering, design, marketing, sales, and external partners to deliver innovative, scalable products that advance Bankrate’s mission, accelerate growth, and create industry-leading user experiences
- Establish a modern product management practice — frameworks, rituals, tools, and metrics — aligned with Bankrate’s strategic goals
- Define product team structure, hiring plan, and career paths to attract and retain top-tier PM talent
- Instill a culture of data-driven decision-making, rapid iteration, and customer obsession
- Partner with the CTPO and executive leadership to create a clear, compelling product vision that aligns with Bankrate’s strategic plan
- Translate strategy into a measurable roadmap balancing short-term wins with long-term innovation
- Identify market opportunities through competitive analysis, customer research, and financial modeling
- Drive cross-functional alignment with engineering, design, and marketing to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products
- Implement best practices for discovery, prioritization, and release management
- Set clear success metrics (OKRs, KPIs) and monitor product performance post-launch
- Serve as a product ambassador externally with financial institutions, affiliates, and strategic partners — shaping offerings to meet partner needs and passing security, compliance, and technical reviews
- Deeply understand the needs of both sides of our two-sided marketplace: consumers and financial institutions
Our take
Red Ventures was founded in 2000, shortly before the dot-com bubble burst. It survived the crash, however, and has grown into one of America's biggest digital media companies. Its brands include Lonely Planet, Healthline and TV Guide.
The company was last valued at around $11 billion, which is evidence that its focus on momentum and adaptability has proven successful. Red Ventures is one of the major companies leading the shift towards intent-based media. It has acquired a range of specialist sites and publishing houses that serve the travel, tech and health sectors.
Red Ventures has managed to successfully out-compete rivals by moving away from the more traditional direct sales approach. Instead, it has focused on guiding customers towards purchases on other sites, and then taking a commission. The company's agility and laser-sharp focus on advice and specialty subjects will prove invaluable in the years to come.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2015
$250m
LATE VC
Total funding: $250m
Company benefits
- Hybrid Schedule & Flexible PTO: Take advantage of 3-4 days in-office per week and 1-2 WFH days per week (varying by team), and a robust Paid Time Off program that includes logging off for "Winter Week."
- Family Support, Planning, and Fertility: Our benefit offerings support every unique path to parenthood including fertility, egg freezing, adoption, surrogacy, parental bonding, and more.
- Mentorship Culture: Find a mentor, be a mentor, say yes to something new. This is a place where you’re guaranteed to build connections that extend past your immediate team and even your tenure at RV.
- Purpose & Community: We empower employees to make an impact for causes they care about, and we invest heavily in systemic impact through nonprofits like Road to Hire.
- World-Class Wellness: In addition to the on-site amenities at HQ, our unique wellness benefits include free therapy sessions and counseling for U.S. employees and family members.
Company HQ
Indian Land, SC
Leadership
Ric Elias
(Co-Founder & CEO)Ric co-founded Red Ventures in 2000 and has served as the CEO since.
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