Associate Product Manager

Innovative Systems•Pittsburgh, PA

18h

About The Position

Innovative Systems, a worldwide leader of hi-tech data management, AML compliance, and Payment Screening solutions, is looking for a high-achieving detail-oriented Associate Product Manager who wants to be with an organization where they can make a REAL IMPACT! Innovative provides just the right mix of opportunities. The Associate Product Manager responsible for integrating third‑party regulatory solutions faces the ongoing challenge of delivering compliant, scalable functionality in an environment where regulatory requirements evolve faster than product development cycles. The role requires coordinating multiple external vendors —each with distinct data models, APIs, and coverage areas— to support customer obligations across sanctions, AML, and fraud prevention. Unlike building solely in ‑ house capabilities, this role centers on evaluating, integrating, and sustaining third ‑ party technologies that address specific regulatory needs across industries, jurisdictions, and transaction types. The APM must balance speed of integration with solution accuracy, usability, and regulatory alignment, all while minimizing operational friction such as false positives, alert volume, and screening latency. Success depends on translating complex and sometimes ambiguous regulatory expectations into clear product requirements and integration patterns that work within customers’ existing workflows and technical ecosystems. At the same time, the APM must work closely with engineering, compliance, and partner teams to ensure integrations remain resilient, configurable, and adaptable as regulations, partner capabilities, and customer risk profiles evolve. You’ll help to evolve Innovative’s industry leading name and payment screening capabilities with new partner offerings that will deliver additional value and functionality to our customers. You will also partner closely with customers, engineers, and industry experts to identify industry opportunities for solutions. Your work will directly influence how organizations detect financial crime while delivering modern, real‑time payment experiences. This role is a great fit if you: Are energized by the compliance ecosystem Enjoy solving complex, real‑world problems through innovative solutions Thrive at the crossroads of customer needs, emerging technology, and regulation This is not a “sit in meetings and write requirements” role. This is a chance to influence product direction, work directly with customers, and help ensure that complex screening requirements are executed accurately, efficiently, and defensibly—at global scale. If you want your work to have real regulatory, operational, and customer impact, you’ll find the opportunity here.

Requirements

1–3 years of relevant product management experience (or similar roles) within payments, fintech, or financial services.
Expert level writing skills to support drafting detailed product requirements documents that engineering can take and transform into functional development requirements.
Foundational understanding of KYC/AML requirements across various industries globally.
Working knowledge of payment systems, including ACH, SWIFT, real time payments, cross ‑ border settlement, FX considerations, and regional variations in payment schemes.
Genuine enthusiasm for engaging with customers, uncovering needs, and translating insights into product improvements.
Strong analytical and problem ‑ solving skills with an ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory requirements.
Previous experience in developing and implementing third party offerings into SaaS based platforms
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non ‑ technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast ‑ paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of blockchain ‑ based payments, digital assets, or tokenized payment infrastructures.
Hands ‑ on experience using FinScan or similar AML/sanctions screening tools.
Prior work experience in a regulated financial institution, including exposure to risk, legal, or audit processes.
CAMS certification.

Responsibilities

Support the product lifecycle for partner products, including evaluation, roadmap development, requirements definition, and release management.
Support end ‑ to ‑ end business requirements gathering across teams, translating needs into clear functional and technical requirements for engineering.
Work with Global Partner Managers to identify new partner integrations and platform functionality
Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and industry trends to inform product decisions and strategic initiatives.
Partner with engineering, operations, and revenue stakeholders to design and deliver enhancements across partner offerings.
Analyze usage data, user feedback, and operational metrics to identify optimization opportunities.
Support go ‑ to ‑ market planning, customer onboarding, and internal enablement for new product capabilities.
Research and understand capabilities of key competitors, their product focus, and serve as an internal expert of the competitive landscape for revenue and product teams.
Stay current with global KYC/AML regulations, network rules, and market innovations to ensure compliance and competitiveness.