About the Position

Head of Lender Marketplace & Partnerships, 360 Finance

United States

Company Overview

At Modernize (a QuinStreet division), our mission is to simplify home improvement by inspiring motivated homeowners and connecting them with qualified contractors. Our foundation is based on 20 years as a driving force in online lead generation – connecting homeowners with high-quality contractors – in the $500 billion annually grossing home improvement market. We’re working hard on a new brand and new products to cater to homeowners and the most successful contractors in the industry.

We’re looking for sharp, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Teammates who enjoy using technology to solve problems will thrive in our dynamic startup environment. We have an open floor plan that encourages the entire team to participate in critical discussions and allows everyone to be a vital contributing factor. You’ll enjoy our hip, newly renovated office in the heart of downtown with a view of the capital and the downtown skyline.

Responsibilities

Lender Strategy & Partnerships

Own the overall strategy and growth of 360's lender marketplace.
Develop, recruit, negotiate, and manage relationships with banks, fintech lenders, credit unions, and point-of-sale financing providers.
Expand lender coverage across credit segments, loan products, trades, geographies, and contractor segments.
Build strategic partnerships that increase lender competition, consumer approval rates, contractor adoption, and marketplace value.
Serve as the senior leader relationship owner for key lending partners.

Marketplace Economics & Commercial Performance

Own lender pricing, economics, and monetization across waterfall and multi-lender marketplace models.
Optimize the marketplace across approval rates, consumer conversion, contractor economics, lender returns, and 360's margin.
Own lender revenue and Media Margin performance, identifying opportunities to improve monetization, yield, and marketplace efficiency.
Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, revenue share, economics, product structures, SLAs, and partnership terms.
Develop and execute strategies to maximize the long-term value of the lender ecosystem.

Organization & Execution

Lead and develop the lender organization, including Lender Sales & Relationships, Lender Onboarding, and Lender Compliance.
Establish the processes, systems, and performance management needed to scale the lender marketplace.
Ensure new lenders are efficiently contracted, onboarded, activated, and integrated into the marketplace.
Build a high-performing, enterprise-grade lender organization capable of supporting 360's largest home services customers.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, Account Management, Operations, Finance, and Legal/Compliance to evolve the lender marketplace.
Translate lender and market needs into product and technology priorities.
Work with Sales and Account Management to strengthen the value proposition of financing for home services contractors.
Partner with Finance to manage marketplace economics, forecasting, and financial performance.
Participate in lender and marketplace compliance programs, ensuring appropriate controls and processes while recognizing 360's role as a marketplace rather than a bank or lender.

Requirements

Senior leader with 10+ years of experience in point-of-sale lending, embedded finance, consumer lending, lending marketplaces, fintech, or a related financial services environment.
Proven track record managing lender partnerships and commercial relationships with banks, fintech lenders, or other credit providers.
Experience owning or significantly influencing lender economics, pricing, revenue, margin, and marketplace performance.
Strong understanding of the interactions among lenders, merchants/contractors, consumers, and embedded-finance platforms.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements and structure partnerships that create value for multiple stakeholders.
Experience building, leading, and scaling high-performing commercial and relationship-management teams.
Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to use marketplace data to make commercial decisions.
Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal/Compliance.
Home improvement, home services, or point-of-sale financing experience strongly preferred.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate strategically while remaining highly execution-oriented.

We Offer

Competitive salary range of $200,000 USD to $250,000 USD annually.
Performance bonus or commission and equity in the form of restricted stock units.
Participation in the Company’s standard employee benefits programs, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, and paid days off.

About the Company

Modernize (a QuinStreet division) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Head of Lender Marketplace & Partnerships, 360 Finance

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