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We're looking for a Generative AI Product Manager who thrives at the intersection of data, product, and innovation. This role is about more than just experimenting with AI tools-it's about scaling AI impact across the business. You'll help us unlock value from our Databricks data platform, design AI-powered workflows and products, and lead the enablement of AI across teams.
You'll be both a builder and an orchestrator: prototyping AI solutions, shaping enterprise use cases, and helping establish the foundations-tools, governance, and culture-that make AI sustainable at scale.
What you'll do at Avant

• Prototype & Pilot AI Use Cases: Build scrappy MVPs and run hands-on pilots that leverage our data (in Databricks) and AI tooling to solve real business problems.
• Scale AI Agents & Workflows: Deploy AI copilots and automation for high-value internal workflows (e.g. customer support, underwriting, analytics).
• Partner on AI Roadmap: Work with business units to identify, prioritize, and validate AI opportunities-balancing quick wins with longer-term strategic bets.
• Enable AI Across the Org: Drive adoption by building shared repositories of use cases, running enablement sessions, and integrating AI literacy into company culture.
• Measure Impact: Define metrics for adoption, efficiency, and quality of AI solutions; use data to guide iteration and scaling.
• Shape AI Governance & Best Practices: Partner with Product, Data, and Engineering to establish standards around safety, compliance, and responsible AI use.

Why you're a fit at Avant

• AI-First Mindset: A power user of AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.), with curiosity for experimenting and applying them in real workflows.
• Product Builder: 5+ years in product or program management, ideally in tech or fintech, with experience taking concepts from zero to shipped solutions.
• Data Fluent: Comfortable with SQL and working in a data platform like Databricks; strong instincts for measuring impact with data.
• System Thinker: Able to connect dots across business workflows, data pipelines, and AI opportunities-not just tasks.
• Great Communicator: You can translate technical possibilities into business outcomes, and align executives, engineers, and end users alike.
• Action-Oriented: You move quickly, prototype relentlessly, and aren't afraid to break and learn.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience embedding GenAI into customer-facing fintech or data-driven products.
• Familiarity with AI infrastructure and tooling (LangChain, vector databases, LLM APIs).
• Hands-on experience with Databricks for data pipelines, ML models, or AI experimentation.
• A track record of shipping AI-powered tools (whether formally at work or informally on your own).

This role is based on our downtown Chicago Office, located in the Merchandise Mart. We highly value collaboration and our hybrid schedule (M, T, Th in-office) enables flexibility to balance work and individual priorities.
Compensation Range:
The base salary range for this job is USD $165,000 USD - $185,000 USD /Year
Employees new to Avant typically come in below the midpoint of the pay range. The compensation range is based on the level outlined in the job posting, and compensation decisions are dependent on each applicant's experience, skills and abilities.
[If an outstanding applicant's experience and skill level is above or below the qualifications outlined in the job posting, we reserve the right to make an offer at a different level than the one listed in this job posting, which may have a different compensation range.]
This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus. These rewards are allocated based on level, impact and performance in the role.
Our benefits include:

• Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Time Off
• Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-person)
• Generous Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance and Post-parental leave ramp-up program
• Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks
• Summer Fridays
• Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events
• And who doesn't love the swag

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We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you're passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you'll come contribute to our awesome culture.
Why Avant is the place for you:
At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:
Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.
Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.
Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.
Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.
Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.
We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.