VP, Payments Product Manager - Transactional Banking

UOB•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

About UOB United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers. Job Description Key Responsibilities Product Development & Strategy Define and implement the regional payments product roadmap, aligned with UOB’s strategic priorities. Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and business case development to design, build, testing, and launch. Collaborate with Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Commercialization & Go-to-Market Develop go-to-market strategies for new and enhanced payment products. Partner with Coverage, Sales, and Marketing to drive product adoption and revenue growth. Create sales enablement tools, training materials, and client engagement frameworks. Client & Market Insights Conduct market scans and competitive benchmarking to identify emerging trends and opportunities. Work with clients and partners to validate product concepts and gather actionable feedback. Monitor product performance and client satisfaction to drive continuous improvement. Risk, Governance & Compliance Ensure all products meet internal governance standards and comply with external regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. Proactively manage product risks and support audit, compliance, and regulatory reviews. Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the product champion across internal and external stakeholder groups. Influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align priorities and ensure execution of the product roadmap.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related field.
At least 5+ years of experience in payments, transaction banking, or fintech, with a strong track record in product management.
In-depth understanding of the regional payments landscape, including domestic and cross-border schemes, ISO 20022, real-time payments, and digital wallets.
Proven success in commercializing products and driving sustainable revenue growth.
Exceptional skills in stakeholder management, communication, and data-driven decision making.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Agile product development and digital transformation frameworks.
Passion for innovation, client experience, and collaborative product design.

Responsibilities

Product Development & Strategy Define and implement the regional payments product roadmap, aligned with UOB’s strategic priorities.
Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and business case development to design, build, testing, and launch.
Collaborate with Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions.
Commercialization & Go-to-Market Develop go-to-market strategies for new and enhanced payment products.
Partner with Coverage, Sales, and Marketing to drive product adoption and revenue growth.
Create sales enablement tools, training materials, and client engagement frameworks.
Client & Market Insights Conduct market scans and competitive benchmarking to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
Work with clients and partners to validate product concepts and gather actionable feedback.
Monitor product performance and client satisfaction to drive continuous improvement.
Risk, Governance & Compliance Ensure all products meet internal governance standards and comply with external regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Proactively manage product risks and support audit, compliance, and regulatory reviews.
Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the product champion across internal and external stakeholder groups.
Influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align priorities and ensure execution of the product roadmap.