Head of Product, Payments-as-a-Service (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Product, Payments-as-a-Service (Fintech): Lead the development, commercialisation, and delivery of Payments-as-a-Service capabilities, expanding revenue opportunities using existing Group technologies for external clients. Focus on shaping the strategic vision, building innovative PaaS propositions, and driving commercial outcomes and investment performance.

Location: Hybrid (London), requiring at least two days per week, or 40% of time, at the office location.

Salary: £126,523 - £148,850

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s largest digital bank and Fintech, shaping the future of finance and expanding into new revenue opportunities.

What you will do

• Define the strategic vision and multiyear roadmap for the Group’s Payments-as-a-Service (PaaS) capabilities.
• Identify customer needs and design innovative PaaS propositions, owning the end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Actively explore external partnership opportunities, including commercial models and joint propositions.
• Define and prioritise the PaaS roadmap, guiding cross-functional delivery and operations teams.
• Develop investment cases for PaaS initiatives and track the delivery of commercial, operational, and customer outcomes.
• Work with finance, commercial teams, and business units to shape pricing and value models.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of payments, including cards, wallets, and emerging technologies.
• Background in commercial, strategy, or product leadership roles in payments-focused fintechs or banks.
• Technical background and experience in product development of software products/services.
• Proven experience building, launching, and managing new payments products, services, or platforms in the business market.
• Strong experience developing commercial propositions and constructing detailed business cases.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and secure alignment and investment across complex organisations.

Nice to have

• Extensive knowledge and experience with API based platforms, embedded finance, Banking-as-a-Service, or technical financial infrastructure.
• Experience working in environments requiring both innovation and appropriate risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at pace, with ambiguity, and to create clarity.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive organisation focused on diversity, belonging, and well-being.
• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes, including free shares.
• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.