Product Manager
Bridgit
Bridgit is a Fintech lender specialising in bridging loans. We fill a gap left open by traditional lenders by offering the only flexible and dependable bridging loan product in the market. We use technology to revolutionise the bridging loan experience and provide a solution fit for the expectation of today's customer.
We’re now four years old, forty people strong and making huge strides. We have 13,000 accredited brokers, we’ve supported over $1.5 billion in Australian Residential Property and have picked up a tonne of awards. We were named one of Australia’s fastest growing companies in the 2024 AFR Fast Starters and the 2024 Deloitte Tech Fast 50 awards. We won the 2022 and 2023 Finder awards for Best Lending Innovation, and the Resilience award in the 2024 Smart50. It’s an exciting time to join the team! Read more about our recognition https://www.bridgit.com.au/awards.
Not sure what a bridging loan is? You’re not the only one – check out our website at www.bridgit.com.au for “the bridging loan explained”.
We go above and beyond to support our customers on their home owning journey - you can see this for yourself via our Trustpilot reviews.
The difference you’ll make
We are looking for a first-class Product Manager to join the Bridgit team, based in Sydney, Australia. This role would be suited to someone passionate about joining a high-growth startup in the fintech space, who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
You will bring strong project management capabilities, experience in launching and building new products, entering new markets and a passion for creating the best user experience. We want to hear from you if you’re tech-savvy, data-driven, and have a proven delivery ability.
You’ll report to our Head of Customer Experience and collaborate with staff, customers, partners, service providers, and investors. Your role is to understand customer and stakeholder needs, scope projects, define priorities, and manage the product development process to ensure timely delivery.
What you’ll do
- Develop a deep understanding of our business, customers, and market landscape.
- Prioritise product development based on customer needs and business objectives.
- Scope projects, set timelines and deliverables, and ensure seamless execution.
- Collaborate with internal teams (designers, tech, marketing, operations) and external partners to deliver high-quality products.
- Drive operational and process improvements by working closely with the CEO and stakeholders.
- Lead planning sessions, organise workflows, and ensure clarity across teams.
- Translate customer feedback into actionable product improvements.
- Collaborate with developers to ensure thorough testing of new features and bug fixes, maintaining high-quality product standards.
- Work closely with developers to validate feature functionality and resolve issues before deployment.
- Lead cross-functional squads to deliver on feature roadmaps, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in product management, with a focus on delivering technology-led solutions.
- Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
- Process-driven mindset with a track record of “getting it done”—delivery over talk.
- A customer-first attitude with a strong ability to listen and empathise.
- Passion for designing intuitive, scalable, and user-focused products.
- Reasonable technical knowledge (e.g., ability to understand API documentation).
- Familiarity with workplace tools like JIRA, Trello, or equivalent.
- Strong organisational and communication skills to manage workflows effectively.
- A collaborative, friendly, and energetic approach to work.
Desired Experience
- 5+ years in a product role
- Proven success in launching and scaling new products.
- Strong UI/UX understanding and the ability to collaborate with designers.
- Competence in data analytics; Power BI experience is a bonus.
- Experience in financial services or startups is highly valued.
Why join us?
Bridgit values its team, they are the heart of how we build this business. Along with competitive remuneration, a casual dress code, slick offices and the chance to be part of an innovative, agile fintech, we also offer:
🚀Autonomy and flexibility – We’re an equal opportunity workplace, which means you can structure your days in a way that works for you. We focus on collaboration and output rather than hours worked.
💰Employee stock option program – we want each and every employee to share in the success of Bridgit. You’ll be eligible for a discretionary short term incentive payment too.
🌱Learning and development – we want you to hone your craft. All employees are empowered to engage in professional development including a number of learning initiatives run internally.
🏝️ Awesome leave package – we offer birthday leave, an additional day of paid ‘life’ leave, and our ‘two weeks from anywhere’ allows for you to work from a location that suits you throughout the year.
🐶Office vibes – we work hybrid, typically 4 days in our Surry Hills office. Come in for free breakfast, cuddles from our office dog Darla, plus regular social and culture days.
🎉 Celebrate success: Join a team that values recognition, collaboration and having fun along the way!
Our values - each day, we are committed to:
What happens next?
Once we receive your application, we will review it and contact you if we believe you’re a great fit for the Bridgit team to outline the next steps in the recruitment process.
If you’re excited about joining a disruptive fintech start-up, eager to take ownership of your role, and passionate about delivering innovative products, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us transform the future of home ownership!
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