Payments Product Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Payments Product Manager (Fintech): Owning product strategy, integrations, and certification initiatives for payment infrastructure with an accent on transaction networks and compliance standards. Focus on translating complex processor specifications into scalable engineering requirements and managing card network certifications.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $120,000–$180,000 USD

What you will do

• Own the strategy, requirements, and roadmap for payment infrastructure initiatives.
• Lead processor integration and certification processes from initial requirements through delivery.
• Manage technical, compliance, and operational relationships with processors and card networks.
• Monitor payment industry standards and emerging technologies to identify product opportunities.
• Translate complex processor specifications and EMV standards into engineering-ready requirements.
• Coordinate launch readiness, including testing, certification approvals, and release validation.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States.
• 3+ years of product management experience in payments (5–10+ years preferred).
• Proven experience managing payment infrastructure, processor integrations, and Level 3 card-present certifications.
• Deep understanding of payment transaction flows, card networks, and processors.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks including PCI DSS and EMVCo.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate it into clear product requirements and user stories.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual base salary of $120k–$180k with a performance bonus of $8k–$20k.
• Company stock option opportunities and home office equipment stipend.
• Fully remote, location-flexible work environment within the United States.
• Comprehensive health benefits and a flexible paid time off policy.
• Strong learning and development culture with employee engagement initiatives.