Senior Product Manager & Owner – Payments Innovation

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Product Manager & Owner to lead the Payments Innovation Roadmap, owning both product strategy and end‑to‑end execution. This role is responsible for shaping the future of payments by staying ahead of market innovation and emerging technologies, identifying and driving new growth opportunities, and delivering differentiated capabilities across Payment UI transformation, chatbot and conversational AI technologies, and stablecoin / digital currency deployments.

This leader will oversee the planning and execution of critical innovation rollouts, partnering closely with engineering, design, data, operations, compliance, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and customer‑centric payment solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy, Vision & Market Innovation

• Define and own the Payments Innovation product vision and multi‑year roadmap, aligned with business strategy, customer needs, and market opportunities
• Stay at the forefront of innovation in the payments and fintech landscape, including real‑time payments, embedded finance, AI‑driven experiences, blockchain, stablecoins, and emerging digital assets
• Continuously research market trends, competitor offerings, fintech disruptors, and evolving customer expectations to inform product strategy
• Identify, evaluate, and size new growth opportunities, including new features, platforms, partnerships, and monetization models
• Translate market insights and research into actionable product concepts, business cases, and prioritized roadmap initiatives
• Act as a thought leader and internal evangelist for payments innovation and technology advancement

Product Ownership & Delivery Execution

• Serve as the Product Owner for payments innovation initiatives, owning the backlog from ideation through delivery
• Define and prioritize epics, features, and user stories that align to strategic objectives and deliver measurable customer and business value
• Lead quarterly planning, PI planning, backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release execution
• Oversee the planning and execution of critical innovation rollouts across multiple products and platforms
• Balance scope, timeline, risk, and value to ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery of innovation initiatives
• Example Innovation Areas but not limited:
  • Payment UI / UX Transformation: Drive modernization of payment experiences to improve usability, adoption, and scalability
  • Stablecoin & Digital Currency Deployments: Lead exploration, pilots, and rollouts of stablecoin‑based and digital payment solutions, ensuring regulatory and operational readiness

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as the single point of accountability across business, technology, design, and operations
• Partner with Engineering and Architecture to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant solutions
• Collaborate with UX, Data, and AI teams to create human‑centered, insight‑driven experiences
• Engage Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams to support emerging payment technologies and digital assets
• Communicate product vision, roadmap, and outcomes to senior leaders and executives
• Present data‑driven insights and business cases to inform investment decisions and drive alignment

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, or related roles, preferably in Payments, FinTech, or Financial Services
• Proven experience owning both product strategy and delivery execution in complex, regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of digital payments ecosystems, UI/UX transformation, conversational AI, and emerging payment technologies
• Hands‑on experience working with Agile / Scrum teams as a Product Owner
• Demonstrated success delivering large‑scale, cross‑platform innovation initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading payment modernization or innovation programs
• Exposure to stablecoin pilots, digital wallets, blockchain, or digital asset platforms
• Background working with AI‑driven customer engagement or automation technologies
• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Technology, or a related field

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
• Market‑driven innovation mindset
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication
• Data‑driven decision making
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and scale innovation from concept to production

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       Sustainability: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!