SUMMARY:
Our client in the Communications Technology is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager: Remittance on a contract duration of 5 months.
Role Overview
The Senior Technical Product Manager: Remittance is responsible for the strategy, design, and delivery of remittance products and platforms that enable secure, fast, and compliant money transfers (domestic and cross-border). This role ensures alignment with regulatory frameworks, customer experience goals, and enterprise technology strategy, while driving innovation in digital payments and international money movement.
POSITION INFO:
- Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related discipline (mandatory).
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc in FinTech, Payments, or Risk/Compliance) – advantageous.
- Professional Certifications (preferred/required):
- Payments certifications (e.g., Certified Payments Professional – CPP, AAP/NACHA).
- Compliance: CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist).
- Product Management: Agile Product Owner (PSPO, SAFe POPM).
- Cloud/Integration certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP, API Management).
- Relevant Experience
- 10–12 years’ experience in product management, financial services, or fintech, with at least 5+ years in remittance or payments-focused platforms.
- Proven track record in delivering remittance/payment systems, digital transfers, or cross-border payment products.
- Strong understanding of payment rails, FX processes, correspondent banking, and mobile money ecosystems.
- Experience embedding AML/Fraud controls, sanctions screening, and KYC/identity verification into remittance products.
- Hands-on exposure to digital channels, APIs, and partner integrations in payments.
- Prior experience with regulated financial institutions, fintechs, or global MTOs preferred.
- Core Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical product management expertise in payments/remittances.
- Deep knowledge of global remittance regulations, compliance frameworks, and operational risks.
- Excellent stakeholder management across compliance, treasury, risk, technology, and external partners.
- Ability to balance customer experience, compliance, and cost efficiency in remittance design.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on transaction monitoring, fraud detection, and cost optimization.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills for cross-functional influence.
