Strategic Initiatives

Plaid is a financial technology company providing APIs and network connectivity for businesses to build financial products.

Series D7 current maintainers6 active leadsTeam intelligence

Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026

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About Plaid

Plaid operates a financial data network and API platform that lets businesses connect to financial institutions and build financial experiences. Its products support account and identity verification, real-time balance and transaction data, investment and liability data, income and underwriting workflows, fraud and AML risk checks, and multi-rail bank payments. It serves developers, businesses, financial institutions, platforms, lenders, banks, and consumer-facing financial-product providers.

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About the Role

Work with Plaid leaders on important, undefined problems across strategy, go-to-market, operations, and product. Identify unowned opportunities, lead high-performing teams, and use AI tools and agents as a force multiplier.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of total experience, including consulting and direct operating roles.
  • Track record of independently identifying problems and driving outcomes.
  • High agency, ownership, and willingness to roll up sleeves.
  • Ability to build relationships and drive cross-functional teams to action.
  • Strong analytical and structured-thinking skills.
  • Experience directly managing high-performing teams.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and agents is a plus.
  • Knowledge of SQL and Tableau preferred.
  • Experience in fintech, payments, or high-growth SaaS preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with Plaid leaders on important and undefined cross-functional problems.
  • Identify high-leverage opportunities and drive them to clean outcomes.
  • Operate across strategy, GTM, operations, and product.
  • Lead high-performing teams directly or indirectly.
  • Use AI tools and agents as a default part of the workflow.

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
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