Fintech F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Washington's fintech sector spans Seattle's tech corridor to Bellevue's growing financial technology hub, with employers like Amazon, Microsoft, and regional banking technology firms actively hiring F-1 STEM OPT candidates. Roles in quantitative analysis, software engineering, and data science frequently qualify under STEM OPT's 24-month extension, making Washington one of the more active states for fintech sponsorship.
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INTRODUCTION
This role requires a hybrid schedule in either our Charlotte, Seattle, or Denver offices; Tuesday-Thursday in-office, Monday and Friday remote. This role also requires East Coast work hours regardless of location: 9am-5pm EST.
ABOUT LENDINGTREE
LendingTree is the nation's leading online lending marketplace. We connect consumers with multiple lenders so they can easily compare options and find the right fit — from mortgages and personal loans to credit, savings, and insurance products. Our founder, Doug Lebda, started LendingTree in 1996 after his own frustrating house-hunting experience. What began as a simple idea to make loan shopping easier has grown into a platform that empowers millions of people to make smarter financial decisions every day.
What else you should know:
- We're a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: TREE).
- We've welcomed several other companies into the LendingTree family to expand our reach and capabilities.
- We've built the LendingTree app and My LendingTree dashboard to give consumers tools to manage and monitor their financial health.
- We're also committed to giving back — through philanthropic programs, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships that strengthen the communities where we live and work.
THE POSITION
At LendingTree our #1 core principle is to build truly outstanding products. We help people at incredibly important and complex times in their lives and strive to find breakthrough ways to surprise and delight them with insight and clarity. LendingTree is seeking a Product Manager to join the Marketplace Product Team. The Product Manager will be responsible for the discovery and delivery of projects supporting the marketplace digital portfolio. The person successful in the role will maintain focus on solving business problems that drive value and enhance customer experience. Will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including design, marketing, analytics, and engineering to research and build scalable, secure, user-friendly product solutions from conception to launch.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Product Management: Serve as a Product Manager on the Marketplace Product Team supporting multiple lines of business. Maintain and grow a strong knowledge of customer pains, business needs, and market trends. Understand how technology is being applied to power the customer experience and drive business outcomes.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with product, marketing, design, analytics, and business leadership teams to identify, prioritize, and execute product enhancements that improve the customer journey and drive value across digital touchpoints. Effectively communicate findings and insights to stakeholders across the organization.
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Champion Customer Experience: Empathize with our user's needs and obsess about understanding their behavior and experience. Identify and advocate for user experience improvements, ensuring that experimentation strategies align with customer needs and pain points while driving business goals such as higher engagement, conversion, and retention.
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KPI Tracking & Reporting: Ongoing tracking of key performance metrics. Assess experiment effectiveness and provide clear, actionable reporting on test results. Provide regular updates to leadership on the performance of enhancement, offering insights to inform product and business strategy.
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to identify areas for improvement within product workflows. Leveraging data and insights to drive measurable enhancements in performance, usability, and customer satisfaction. Comfortability using analytics tools such as Tableau.
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Problem Solving: Able to leverage frameworks to solve complex business problems with an eye on delivering outcomes while mitigating customer and business risks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3-5 years of experience in Product Management.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, Product Innovation, or related field.
- MBA preferred but not required.
- Proven track record of identifying growth opportunities, driving measurable improvements in user engagement and business metrics through product development.
- Demonstrated ability to move initiatives forward quickly in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders using data and experiment results.
- Strong understanding of customer experience principles, the ability to recognize phenomenal design and design experiments with user-centric focus.
- Familiarity with experimentation methodologies (e.g., Bayesian statistics, multi-arm bandit testing).
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum product development or software development methodologies.
- Experience with SQL and Tableau.
- Experience working in financial services, lead generation, or a similar industry is preferred, but not required.
- Extremely organized with the ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and drive results.
- A roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and an understanding that no task is too insignificant.
COMPENSATION
The base pay for this position is $130,000, however, base pay offered may vary depending on internal factors, job-related knowledge, and candidate experience.
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
Eligible for annual performance bonus.
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) matching.
OUR CULTURE
We're a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values curiosity, creativity, and getting things done together. Our teammates are some of the brightest, most driven people you'll meet — and we celebrate innovation, inclusion, and ownership. At LendingTree, you'll find an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives make us stronger. We believe in working hard and supporting one another — with the flexibility and trust that help you thrive both personally and professionally. We're proud to offer generous benefits, wellness programs, and time-off policies designed to help you recharge, stay healthy, and bring your best self to work every day. And yes — we still have fun doing it (our "GSD – Get Stuff Done" award is a fan favorite!) Come grow with us, make an impact, and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and its community.
LendingTree is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion (or creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
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Which fintech companies in Washington sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Seattle and Bellevue host a range of fintech employers with documented F-1 STEM OPT hiring, including large technology companies with embedded financial products like Amazon and Microsoft, regional banking technology firms, and payments-focused startups. Companies enrolled in E-Verify are required sponsors for STEM OPT extensions, so filtering for E-Verify-enrolled employers in Washington narrows your search to eligible sponsors.
Which cities in Washington have the most fintech F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Seattle holds the greatest concentration of fintech F-1 STEM OPT roles, driven by its dense technology employer base and proximity to major financial services companies. Bellevue is a close second, with several fintech and payments firms headquartered on the Eastside. Redmond also offers relevant opportunities through large technology employers with active financial products divisions. Smaller fintech presences exist in Tacoma and Spokane, though volume is considerably lower.
What types of fintech roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Washington?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to the student's degree. In Washington fintech, qualifying positions commonly include software engineer, data engineer, quantitative analyst, machine learning engineer, and financial data scientist. Roles like product manager or business development representative typically do not qualify unless the position description is primarily technical and the employer can document the STEM connection.
How do I find fintech F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters fintech job listings in Washington by F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship eligibility, surfacing roles at E-Verify-enrolled employers whose positions align with STEM-designated degree programs. Rather than manually cross-referencing DOL Labor Condition Application data and E-Verify enrollment records, Migrate Mate consolidates that verification so you can focus on applying to fintech roles in Seattle, Bellevue, and beyond that are already confirmed as STEM OPT-eligible.
Are there Washington-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in fintech?
Washington has no state income tax, which can affect how fintech employers structure compensation benchmarks relative to the DOL prevailing wage requirement tied to STEM OPT. Employers must pay STEM OPT workers wages that meet or exceed the prevailing wage for the role and location, verified through OFLC Wage Search. Washington's higher cost of living in Seattle and Bellevue generally means prevailing wages are set at elevated levels compared to national averages, which shapes the roles fintech firms are willing to sponsor.