Business Lead, Lending

We built Method to propel the next decade of consumer finance. Method’s APIs are redefining financial connectivity with real-time read-write access to consumer liability accounts and bringing consumer finance one step closer to being autonomous. We are built on the tenets of consumer permissioned data access to enable financial institutions to deliver the most competitive products and seamless experiences to the consumer. We have helped 4+ million users connect 30+ million liability accounts, credential-less, save millions in interest and fees and get access to billions of dollars in personalized loans. We have partnered with 60+ financial institutions - including Robinhood, Bilt Rewards, SoFi, PenFed, Figure, Happy Money and Aven - to deliver frictionless, personalized and engaging user experiences.  We’re a team of 30+ people spread across offices in Austin, Washington D.C., and New York City! We’re excited to continue the momentum working alongside our investors and advisors from Andreessen Horowitz, Emergence Capital, Y Combinator, Avra, and Ardent. To learn more about us, check out our blog!

The Business Lead, Lending will oversee Method's Lending vertical, our largest and most critical product domain. This is a cross-functional leadership role responsible for driving the go-to-market, operational, and product direction of the lending business. You’ll partner closely with the CEO and leadership across GTM, product, and partnerships to shape the commercial strategy, customer experience, and roadmap for the space.

• Own the strategy and execution for Method’s lending business line, partnering directly with the CEO and cross-functional leaders

• Serve as internal subject matter expert on lending trends, customer requirements, and competitive dynamics

• Manage progress towards revenue & gross margin goals for both prospects and existing customers

• Translate business needs into lending-specific GTM and product strategies

• Coordinate across functions (GTM, Product, Partnerships, Customer Success, Marketing) to ensure alignment and execution

• Help refine sales enablement, pricing, packaging, and messaging with GTM and Product Marketing

• Partner with product leadership to influence roadmap and positioning based on client feedback and market needs

• 12+ years of professional experience across strategic operations, consulting, or product at a lending-focused company or adjacent vertical (e.g. fintech, credit, embedded finance)

• MBA or equivalent business training is strongly preferred

• Prior exposure to product strategy, strategic finance, or general management in consumer lending environments

• Experience navigating regulated financial services environments

• Track record of cross-functional execution in dynamic or high-growth settings

• Capable of operating both at the strategic level and in a hands-on execution mode

• Strong communicator and collaborator with executive presence and analytical rigor

• Prior experience building or leading cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with API-driven or platform businesses

• Experience at top-tier consulting firms or financial institutions, followed by startup or growth-stage fintech

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The annual US base salary range for this role is: $200,000–$250,000, with additional equity and performance-based incentives