Who we are?

Named as one of Australia’s Top 5 employers with under 100 employees, for the last 5 years OnDeck has grown to become one of Australia’s largest locally owned online small business lender’s.

At OnDeck, we are changing the way business owners borrow money by combining our passion for small business with cutting-edge technology. We evaluate businesses based on their actual performance, using real time data which enables us to say “yes” more often, to more business owners, faster than traditional lenders. We have helped thousands of small business owners across Australia access short term, unsecured finance to drive their business growth and enable more opportunities.

Overview: We are seeking a switched on Product Manager to ensure our reporting and data management efforts are strategically aligned with our business objectives. This role requires a keen understanding of business priorities, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Management:

• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather reporting requirements and validate proposed solutions including User Acceptance Testing of all new and updated management reports.
• Working closely with the Head of Data and Analytics and our vendor partners to identify and resolve issues of strategic importance.
• Preparation of regular updates to the executive team.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment and understanding.
• Design and implement a formal communication and change management process for data and reporting that supports business understanding.
• Work closely with data team and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and requested solutions

Requirements Gathering and Prioritisation

• Evaluate incoming reporting requests and prioritize based on strategic importance and impact on business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements and define reporting objectives.
• Work closely with data analysts and reporting teams to ensure data is readily available to produce accurate and timely delivery of reports.
• Develop and maintain a reporting prioritization framework to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Monitor and track reporting timelines, providing regular updates to stakeholders on progress and potential delays.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to optimize reporting workflows.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of existing reports to ensure relevance and alignment with business needs.

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor industry trends and best practices to recommend process improvements and innovative solutions.
• Drive initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and optimize business processes.

Qualifications:

• 5 years + experience in a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, or a related field
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable reporting tasks.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of database concepts and data visualization tools preferred but not mandatory(e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience in the Finance industry is a plus.

Why Work for OnDeck

Where do we begin? There’s plenty of reasons we’ve been named an Australian Top 5 Employer three years running!

To name a few, at OnDeck, you will:

• Literally change the landscape of small businesses one conversation at a time!
• Have a meaningful impact on the company’s future, and share in the rewards accordingly
• Work in an inclusive, fast-paced environment

What we offer you:

• An open-minded, collaborative workplace, which will both challenge you and celebrate your work.
• Hybrid Work Model – option to work from home 1 day per week
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
• Regular team building events
• Ongoing health & well being initiatives
• Great CBD location