Proven ability to lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from strategy and roadmap definition to execution and scaling. Experienced in working closely with engineering, compliance, and commercial teams to deliver innovative payment products that meet regulatory requirements while driving user adoption and revenue growth.
Strong background in payment rails, card programs (issuing and processing), wallet ecosystems, and fintech integrations, with the ability to translate complex technical capabilities into customer-centric financial products. Skilled at defining product strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and building high-impact fintech platforms in fast-paced environments.
Job Description:
Head of Product – Key Responsibilities
1. Product Strategy
Define and lead theoverall product strategyaligned with the company’s business objectives.
Build and maintain theproduct roadmapfor payments, card issuing, and digital wallet solutions.
Identifymarket opportunities and product gapswithin the fintech ecosystem.
Conductcompetitive and market benchmarkingto ensure the company’s products remain innovative and competitive.
Prioritize product initiatives based oncustomer needs, business impact, and technical feasibility.
2. Product Development & Execution (Hands-on)
Lead theend-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery and design to development, launch, and iteration.
Workhands-on with engineering teamsto define product requirements, technical specifications, and solution architecture.
Actively participate inproduct discovery, feature definition, and backlog prioritization.
Translate business needs intoclear technical requirements and product documentation.
Support teams in solvingcomplex product and technical challengesrelated to payments, card issuing, and wallet infrastructure.
3. Team Leadership
Lead and mentor theProduct Management team, including Product Managers and Product Owners.
Foster adata-driven and customer-centric product culture.
Work cross-functionally withEngineering, Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Commercial teamsto ensure effective product delivery.
4. Payments Ecosystem & Infrastructure
Define the strategy for integrations withpayment processors, card networks (Visa, Mastercard), sponsor banks, and fintech infrastructure providers.
Lead the development ofcard issuing platforms, wallet infrastructure, and payment capabilities.
Ensure product architecture supportsscalability, modularity, and API-first design.
5. Innovation & Technology Vision
Stay ahead ofemerging fintech trends and technologies, including real-time payments, open banking, tokenization, and embedded finance.
Promote the development ofscalable, modular fintech platformscapable of supporting international expansion.
Identify and drivenew capabilities and product innovationswithin the payments ecosystem.
Transnetwork is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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