K2 Integrity seeks a dynamic and experienced remote Technology Product Manager – Payment Processing with expertise in payment technologies along with a deep understanding of data analytics, regulatory compliance, card services, and Money Service Businesses (MSBs). This role will drive innovation, enhance security, and improve decision-making processes and will work cross-functionally to integrate payment solutions with analytics capabilities, ensuring that both meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Additionally, this role will be responsible for overseeing the development and enhancement of payment processing regulatory control solutions, including mobile payments, peer-to-peer transfers, and online payment platforms. This will also include optimization of transaction flows, ensuring seamless integration with various payment networks, and enhancing security measures to protect against fraud and cyber threats, while also ensuring payment and data analytics products adhere to regulatory requirements, including AML, KYC, GDPR, and other relevant regulations. The Technical Product Manager works closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data and financial crimes subject matter experts to ensure the tool meets the evolving needs of our clients and aligns with our business objectives.
Technology Product Manager – Payment Processing
Location:
Remote
Department:
Financial Crimes Risk Management
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap for the solution platform and be sure it aligns with business goals and user needs. Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer feedback, market awareness, and competitive analysis.
- Work closely with both internal and external teams to deliver a high-quality product that enhances K2’s reputation within our markets. Facilitate communication between teams and ensure alignment on goals and timelines.
- Develop and maintain feature backlog based on business requirements in collaboration with business and technology management.
- Advocate for the end-user by conducting user research, gathering feedback, and analyzing usage data to inform product decisions. Ensure the solutions provides an intuitive and valuable experience for users.
- Oversee the execution of the product roadmap, managing timelines, resources, and risks.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the platform and track performance against these metrics. Use data to drive decision-making and iterate on the product.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, manage expectations, and communicate progress. Act as the main point of contact for solution-related functional inquiries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, management information systems, business systems technology or equivalent field of study.
- Ability to work during Eastern Standard Time regular business hours.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management within the financial services industry, with a focus on payment processing and data analytics.
- Proven experience in managing products that require regulatory compliance and data-driven insights.
- Strong knowledge of payment processing technologies, including mobile payments, peer-to-peer transfers, and online payment platforms as well as the unique regulatory and operational requirements of Money Service Businesses, including licensing, reporting, and compliance obligations.
- Proficiency in data analytics, predictive modeling, and AI technologies.
- Experience with data management tools, analytics platforms, and financial software.
- In-depth understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements, including AML, KYC, GDPR, and other relevant standards.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidelines to product development and management.
- Proven track record of managing complex product lifecycles from conception to launch.
- Good understanding of financial crimes and how technology is commonly utilized to support KYC, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening processes, inclusive of data integration, architecture, APIs, UI/UX, workflow management, reporting, and integration strategies.
- Proven ability to analyze data and use insights to drive product decisions.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment.
- CAMS or similar certification preferred.
