What will I be doing?

• Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for card payments optimization, with a focus on increasing approval rates and transaction success.
• Launch and scale high-impact card payment features such as network tokenization, account updater, optimized routing, and advanced retry logic.
• Partner with card networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) and acquirers to leverage the latest capabilities and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and merchant-facing teams to design and implement optimizations.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of approval and decline patterns to uncover opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with merchants to align on optimization strategies and tailor solutions to their markets and business models.
• Design experiments, A/B tests, and rollout plans to validate performance improvements before scaling.
• Monitor competitive trends and regulatory changes impacting card payments in emerging markets.

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What skills do I need?

• 7+ years of product management experience in payments, fintech, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of card payment flows, including authorization, settlement, and network capabilities.
• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in card payment performance.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data tools (e.g., SQL, BI platforms) to drive decisions.
• Excellent relationship management skills with external partners such as card networks and acquirers.
• Proven ability to prioritize and deliver high-impact product changes in fast-paced environments.