Payments Product Manager

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Payments Product Manager: Shape the Future of FinTech in the US

Are you a seasoned Payments Product Manager ready to make a significant impact? Blend is seeking a dynamic leader to guide our client’s US expansion efforts in the FinTech space. This is a high-visibility role where you will define and implement a growth agenda, steer commercial initiatives, and forge strategic partnerships with key industry players. If you’re passionate about driving revenue growth and optimizing P&L performance, we want to hear from you!

Location: New York City or Remote (US-based, East Coast time zone)

Travel: Up to 15% (client-paid)

Duration: Approximately 12-month consulting project (potential for extension)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Life Insurance, Pretax Commuter Benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strengthen the US FinTech Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive market strategy, focusing on opportunity analysis, cost efficiency, revenue potential, and Go-To-Market initiatives.
• Lead Cost Optimization and P&L Results: Drive revenue growth and cost improvements through strategic agreements, acceptance strategies, fraud mitigation, and chargeback reduction.
• Realize Value Beyond Payments: Identify and structure opportunities to create impact across other departments through marketing, sponsorships, distribution, and data-driven insights.
• Foster Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Legal, Operations, Treasury, Fraud, FP&A, etc.) to ensure coordinated execution and shared priorities.
• Communicate Effectively with Executives: Prepare concise executive summaries, persuasive business cases, and performance insights for the US market. Simplify complex payment topics into engaging narratives.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• 8+ years of experience in Strategy, Commercial Partnerships, and Business Development, ideally within FinTech or related tech sectors.
• 4+ years of dedicated experience in Payments, with a deep understanding of the end-to-end payment lifecycle.
• Proven experience in financial services and/or FinTech.
• MBA or equivalent advanced education, or prior experience in consulting or strategic roles (highly valued).
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute market-specific strategies, driving revenue and cost savings in the US FinTech landscape.
• Expertise in leveraging value beyond payments through collaborative initiatives across Marketing, Distribution, Sponsorships, and Data Insights.
• Strong experience working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in the US FinTech environment, including industry trends, regulatory context, and consumer dynamics.
• A highly analytical mindset with the ability to assess opportunities, develop business cases, and anticipate potential risks.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex subjects for executive audiences.
• Adept at storytelling and presentation development, articulating business impact and strategic vision.

Additional Information:

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

The starting pay range for this role is $60/hr- $70/hr. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, training, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range and determining factors for compensation are considered for each individual circumstance. BLEND360 also offers a competitive benefits program to meet the health and financial well-being of our team and their families. You can look forward to a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, commuter benefits, spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, and EAPs.

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