Product Manager - Mutual Funds

About Us Jar is India’s leading Daily Saving app that helps people build strong saving habits—one small step at a time. Our goal is to make saving simple, rewarding, and truly life-changing. Founded in 2021 by Misbah Ashraf and Nishchay AG, Jar is a Bengaluru-based startup with one simple belief: saving a little every day in 24K Digital Gold can truly transform your future. Today, 20 million+ Indians trust Jar as their saving partner. With flexible saving options—Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Instant Saving—we have made it easy for everyone to save in their own way and withdraw anytime. We are one of the leaders in UPI autopay transactions, crossing more than 1 million transactions per day. In 2023, we expanded our vision with Nek, our jewelry brand crafted to bring together luxury and affordability, it has since surpassed ₹100 crore in revenue. We have a big dream of bringing “Har Ghar Sona”. Small, consistent savings are just the start. We’re here to walk alongside our users, helping Indians secure their financial future every step of the way. Backed by Tiger Global Management, Arkam Ventures, and WEH Ventures, among others, we have raised $50 million+ in funding. In January 2025, we hit a huge milestone of becoming profitable. Now, we’re charging ahead, focused on sustainable growth and scaling impact. And this is just the beginning! What’s the role? As Product Manager - Mutual Funds, you will own the end-to-end investing experience for a user base that is new to financial products. We serves first-time investors across tier 2 and tier 3 India - salaried professionals, self-employed individuals, and skilled tradespeople who have historically been underserved by mainstream investment platforms. You will define and execute the product vision for mutual fund discovery, onboarding, SIP setup, portfolio management, and redemption. The role demands an unusually high bar for simplicity: your users are trust-first and friction-averse, and every screen you ship either builds or erodes confidence in investing. You will work closely with design, engineering, growth, and compliance to ship experiences that drive investor activation, retention, and AUM growth - while meeting SEBI and AMFI regulatory requirements. Success in this role is measured by how many people invest for the first time and how many come back. This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role at the core of what we're building. If you are motivated by product work that has a direct, measurable impact on people's financial lives at scale, this is the right seat. What will be your responsibilities? Product Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and drive the Mutual Funds product strategy and roadmap. Investor-Centric Approach: Identify investor needs and pain points through user research, feedback, and data analysis. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, data, growth, operations, and business teams to build and launch new features and products. Product Execution: Manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring products meet user needs and business objectives. Data-Driven Decisions: Use data and analytics to monitor product performance, investor behaviour, and key business metrics to guide product decisions. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on trends in mutual funds, investing, and fintech to keep Jar’s offerings competitive and user-focused. What’s required from you? Experience: 3-5 years of product management experience in fintech, wealth-tech, consumer tech, or related fields. Domain Knowledge: Understanding of mutual funds, investing, personal finance, or wealth management products. User-Focused: Passion for understanding investor needs and translating them into impactful product experiences. Analytical Mindset: Ability to use data and insights to make informed decisions and measure product success. Collaboration: Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams. Problem-Solver: Ability to simplify complex investment concepts into intuitive user experiences. Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment. Good to have: Prior experience building investment, wealth management, or mutual fund products & prior experience mentoring a team is a plus. What makes us different? We’re not just building a product—we’re shaping the future of savings in India. We seek people who bring passion, energy, and fresh ideas to help us make that happen. Experience matters, but we are a potential first organisation. We move fast, learn from our mistakes, and take bold risks to solve problems that haven’t been attempted before. If you’re excited about working in an environment where people inspire and truly support each other, you’ve found the right fit. What do we stand for? The five values that we live by : Passion: At Jar, we strive to create an environment where people love what they do, are motivated and equipped to do their best work. Equality: We bring diverse skills, ideas, and experiences to the table, supporting and challenging each other across teams to create something bigger than ourselves. Growth: When our people grow, Jar grows. We create opportunities for learning, development, and meaningful impact. Accountability: The core of our work ethic is taking ownership of our work, showing initiative, and having the freedom to ask questions. Consistency: We believe in doing the right things consistently. Big change doesn’t happen overnight, it’s built one step at a time. Join us and let’s build something amazing together! What employee benefits do we have? Glad you asked! Among other things, we have Medical Insurance for employees and their families ESOPs allocation Pluxee meal card Swish club card for exclusive employee discounts Advance salary plans Relocation assistance L&D programmes