Product Manager (Corporate, SMB, Accounting)

Remote OK - Anywhere in Japan
Full-time
July 7, 2023

At Moneytree, we help people share their confidential financial information with trusted third parties. Our technology is used by major banks, accounting software companies and fintech companies in Japan. Key clients include Mizuho, SMBC, Mitsubishi UFJ Nicos and Yayoi, and our apps are used and trusted by millions of people around the world.

We will give you the freedom and responsibility to do your greatest work. We will provide the best tools and trust you to use them effectively. We are flexible, supportive, meritocratic and expect you to grow as a professional.

About You

As a customer-focused individual, you excel in comprehending their needs and advocating for them within the organization. Your proficiency in both Japanese and English enables you to effectively communicate in an international setting. Driven by a passion for delivering exceptional experiences, you are dedicated to making a positive impact on customers. You have a deep understanding of the accounting/finance industry and the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses. You will be responsible for driving product vision and strategy, defining product requirements, working with cross-functional teams to bring products to market, and measuring and analyzing product performance.

In this role you will

Lead the development of a product roadmap and strategy that aligns with the company's overall vision and goals.
Conduct market research to understand customer needs and identify new product opportunities.
Work with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and manage the product backlog.
Develop business cases for new products and enhancements, including market opportunity analysis, customer validation, and financial modeling.
Partner with design, engineering, and sales teams to bring products to market and ensure their successful launch.
Conduct post-launch analysis to measure product performance and identify areas for improvement.
Stay current on industry trends and developments, and continuously evaluate the competitiveness of the company's product offerings.

Requirements

Deep understanding of the accounting/finance industry and the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Experience with Agile development methodologies and product management tools such as JIRA and Asana.
Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to think strategically and execute tactically to deliver results.
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
Native Japanese (or JPLT N2 equivalent) and business-level English proficiency.

Location & Benefits

Working remotely from anywhere in Japan
Flexible work hours without core time (Common working hours: 10am - 4pm at JST)
Employee stock option program participation
Referral bonus per successful hire
Commuting Expense Fee(Paid at actual cost)
Communication allowance
Remote work allowance
20 annual paid leave
10 annual sick and care leave
Health and social insurance support in accordance with Japanese Labor Law
Ability to work from overseas for short periods
Learning Support

There are two ways to join Moneytree, apply for the right role, or be the right person and let us find a role for you. We encourage you to get in touch if you are resourceful, have a passion for creation, value integrity and strive to always do your best work.

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About Moneytree

Moneytree is a fin-tech start-up founded by three foreign entrepreneurs in Tokyo.

Their Moneytree Link product provides a "utility layer for connecting financial services" that serves banks and other fin-tech companies, but they also have a popular consumer app that helps people manage their finances.

They're an international company with an English-first work environment and a high technical skill level for engineers. Truly a really great place to work!

Salary
Moneytree's salary structure is designed to offer a base salary along with stock options. Stock options are still a relative rarity in Japan, so Moneytree is one of a reasonably small list of Japanese companies offering them.
Japanese Language Policy
Moneytree does not require Japanese language skills for their engineering positions, though it is an advantage.

As a customer-centric company building products for Japanese customers, Japanese fluency is required for product managers and product designers to do user research, product discovery, etc.
Visa Sponsorship
- With the current pandemic, we are only accepting applicants with valid working visas in Japan.
- We offer support for visa renewal to new hires with valid working visas in Japan.
Paid Leave
Moneytree offers 20 paid holidays in addition to 10 sick/care leave days.

The Standard paid leave in Japan is 10 for an employee's first year, so this is what you'll get at the majority of companies. The fact that Moneytree doubles this to 20 really makes them stand out from other companies in Tokyo.

And then there's their sick day policy. Since these aren't legally mandated in Japan, most companies don't have them at all. Moneytree really goes above and beyond here with 10.
Benefits
💻 New tech gear

👩‍🎓 Skill development support

🏠 Remote work allowance

📕 Book purchases

🍹 Free drinks

👶 Parental Leave

🧡 Interpretation support (EN<>JP)

💟 Complete health and social insurance

🚃 Commuter allowance

✈️ Ability to work from overseas for short periods

💰Communication Allowance
Engineer Interview Process
This may depend somewhat on the position but in general, the steps are as follows:
- CV screening (+ survey to fill out for some positions)
- Casual screening meeting (onsite or remote)
- Pair programming
- Topgrading
- Provisional offer + reference check
Remote Work
Moneytree supports remote work, allowing its employees to work from home or the office. Depending on the position, they can live anywhere in Japan.
Work style
Moneytree’s working hours are 10:00-19:00, and their core working hours are 10:00-16:00
Diversity
Moneytree has a diverse environment, with 60% of the employees coming from over 20 different countries.