Lead Product Manager, Core Payments

Trustly•San Francisco, CA

3d•$160,000 - $215,000

About The Position

At Trustly, we're transforming the way money moves in a digital world — building faster, smarter, and more secure ways to pay. As Lead Product Manager, Core Payments, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of open banking payment solutions. You’ll own and drive product strategy and execution for our core payment capabilities, working at the intersection of product, engineering, banking partners, and commercial teams. This is a high-impact opportunity for a self-starter with deep payments expertise and a builder mindset. If you're excited by complex challenges, passionate about product innovation, and eager to shape the infrastructure powering next-generation payments, we want to meet you.

Requirements

8+ years of product management experience, with a focus on payment systems and financial technology
Deep understanding of traditional and emerging payment rails (ACH, Wires, RTP, eChecks, etc.)
Experience working with banking partners and treasury operations
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s or MBA a plus)
Strong technical fluency; comfortable evaluating third-party solutions and collaborating with engineering teams
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills; can translate complex topics for diverse audiences
Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritizing effectively, and making sound decisions quickly
Experience in Agile environments with a track record of shipping high-quality products
Familiarity with global banking systems, payment regulations, and open banking frameworks

Responsibilities

Own the roadmap and product requirements for Trustly’s core payment capabilities
Design and launch new payment products and enhance existing ones to drive business growth
Define and own the product strategy for core payments infrastructure including transaction processing, payment routing, funding, reconciliation, and ledger systems
Evaluate and integrate third-party providers (e.g., ODFI’s, processors, acquirers) to optimize cost, reliability, and geographic coverage
Partner with internal teams (Engineering, Legal, Compliance, Sales, etc.) and external stakeholders (banks, processors, and partners) to deliver seamless, scalable solutions
Translate market trends, customer needs, and regulatory shifts into actionable product opportunities
Define and prioritize features through well-crafted user stories, business requirements, and technical scoping
Ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies are incorporated into product design
Monitor KPIs and product performance, driving continuous improvements and optimizations
Lead discovery processes and collaborate with engineering to identify the most effective technical approaches