Product Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap for the payments track, aligning with business objectives and market opportunities.
• Stay updated on payment industry trends, regulatory requirements, and customer needs to shape the product strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document functional and non-functional requirements.
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
• Maintain and groom the product backlog, ensuring clarity, prioritization, and alignment with the development team.
• Define user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards.
• Work closely with engineering, design, compliance, operations, and business teams to deliver payment features on time and within budget.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between development efforts and the overall product roadmap.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all payment features meet global and regional regulatory standards.
• Stay informed about PSD2, PCI DSS, AML, and other relevant compliance frameworks.
• Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of both established and emerging payment methods, supported by market analysis and industry insights.
• Technical Understanding: In-depth familiarity with digital payment systems and the infrastructure required to support seamless client integration. integration processes operate, with a solid understanding of APIs and services a plus
• Track key performance metrics and use data insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify areas for optimization to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role, preferably in the payments or fintech industry.
• Strong understanding of payment gateways, payment operations, and processing ecosystems.
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with payment methods (e.g., cards, e-wallets, bank transfers) and settlement processes.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing payment systems, such as PSD2 and PCI DSS.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Customer-centric mindset and passion for delivering impactful solutions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Entrepreneurial or startup experience is a plus.
• In-depth understanding or working experience in e-commerce & gaming industry is a plus.