Job Description
About FairMoney
FairMoney is a credit-led mobile bank operating in Nigeria and India, with a mission to provide accessible financial services to emerging markets. Since its inception in 2017, FairMoney has expanded its offerings to include instant loans, current and savings accounts, debit cards, and advanced POS solutions for merchants and agents. The company has garnered significant investment from global investors such as Tiger Global, DST, and Flourish Ventures. FairMoney operates offices in France, Nigeria, Germany, Latvia, the UK, Türkiye, and India.
Job Details
FairMoney is seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager to oversee the strategic development and enhancement of its payment systems, including payment switches and backend infrastructure. This role requires a strong technical background in payment systems architecture and a deep understanding of the challenges associated with high-volume financial transactions.
Location
This is a remote position open to candidates in Northern America, Americas, Latin America (LATAM), Europe, EMEA, USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, India, Asia, Africa, Brazil, APAC, and Australia.
Job Type
Full-time, Remote
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Strategy and System Architecture: Develop and refine the technical strategy for payment processing, focusing on scalability, security, and compliance. Design and oversee the implementation of system architectures that support complex payment transactions.
- Product Development: Lead the technical development of payment solutions from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring they meet business needs and performance standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and timely execution of product initiatives.
- Market and Technology Analysis: Conduct ongoing analysis of the latest payment technologies and industry trends. Evaluate competitive payment solutions and technologies to ensure FairMoney remains at the cutting edge.
- Risk Management and Compliance: Work closely with the compliance and risk management teams to ensure all payment solutions adhere to national and international financial regulations. Implement strategies to mitigate technical risks associated with payment processing.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance of payment systems to handle increased transaction volumes without compromising on speed or accuracy. Utilize data analytics to improve system efficiencies and user satisfaction.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define product requirements and roadmaps. Ensure alignment between technical teams and business objectives, facilitating effective communication and project management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Product Manager in a technical role, specifically within the payments industry.
- Strong background in developing payment switches and understanding of backend infrastructure essential for high-volume financial operations.
- Proficiency in technical aspects of payment systems, including APIs, payment gateways, and transaction lifecycle management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage complex product developments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically and analytically.
- Familiarity with the Nigerian payment ecosystem and regulatory environment is highly beneficial.
Salary
The salary for this position is unspecified.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of financial technology in emerging markets, working with a dynamic team dedicated to making financial services more accessible.