Product Owner

Job description

We’re building a new fintech product from the ground up, focused on PSP and wallet infrastructure, and are looking for a strong Chief Product Officer to lead this initiative from concept to launch. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Own the fintech product direction end to end, from concept and roadmap to launch and further scaling - Define the launch strategy for a new PSP product, including product scope, implementation approach, and rollout priorities - Build and defend a realistic roadmap for product launch, with a strong focus on execution speed and business impact - Lead product setup from zero, whether through building the solution internally or adapting an existing product for target markets - Prioritize features and initiatives based on commercial impact, payment conversion, and operational value - Drive key payment performance metrics, including approval rate, routing, and cascading logic - Optimize checkout flows, reduce payment friction, and improve conversion across different GEOs - Work closely with external partners, including PSPs, banks, and antifraud providers - Translate business needs into clear product requirements and structured tasks for delivery teams - Build and lead a cross-functional team across Product, Analytics, UX/UI, Payments, and Operations - Shape the operational setup around the product, including controls, processes, ownership, and collaboration with finance - Navigate ambiguity, remove blockers, and drive product execution in a complex cross-functional environment REQUIREMENTS - 3+ years of experience in fintech - Proven experience launching a fintech or payment product from scratch - Strong understanding of payment performance and transaction optimization, including approval rate (AR), routing, and cascading logic - Strong understanding of checkout experience and conversion improvement, including user flow design, friction reduction, and payment step optimization - Solid understanding of compliance and GEO adaptation, including KYC / AML requirements and localization of payment journeys for different markets - Experience working with external partners such as PSPs, banks, and antifraud providers - Experience building launch roadmaps and leading product rollout from zero - Experience managing teams of around 15 people - Strong leadership and ownership mindset - Strong resilience and ability to achieve results despite pushback, uncertainty, or limited structure - English level: B2+ - Hands-on experience with Atlassian, Grafana, and Tableau NICE TO HAVE - Experience working with Tier-3 markets - Experience in high-risk fintech or payment environments - Experience building or adapting PSP, wallet, checkout, or antifraud products What’s next? If this role sounds like a fit — we’d love to hear from you! Just send over your CV and anything else you’d like us to consider. We’ll review everything within five working days, and if your background matches what we’re looking for, we’ll get in touch to set up a call and get to know each other better.