Director, Product Management

Visa; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Director of Product Development to lead the team in Europe. This role involves ensuring compliance with European regulatory obligations in Debit/Credit Processing and driving product development aligned with market trends. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in product management, a deep understanding of European finance, and the ability to oversee regulatory compliance. The position is hybrid, with flexibility on office days.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience with European regulatory standards.
• 8+ years in Product Development and Management in financial institutions.
• Deep understanding of European financial market dynamics.
• 5 years as Product Director for Credit and Debit Card Products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of Debit / Credit Card Products aligned with regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with teams for product roadmap evaluations.
• Drive cross-functional team integrations for solutions.
• Maintain product quality with a focus on performance.

Skills

European regulatory standards and compliance frameworks

Product Development and Management

API integration and microservices architecture

Regulatory Compliance and Industry Standards

Fostering collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/MBA)

PhD

Job description

Overview

As a Director of Product Development, the professional will be responsible for leading the Product Development team for Debit / Credit Processing in Europe, ensuring compliance with European regulatory obligations within Pismo's platform. This includes monitoring established rules and changes in the regulatory landscape from entities such as the European Central Bank (ECB), European Banking Authority (EBA), and other relevant bodies, as well as tracking industry standards, market trends, and technological innovations. The role also involves mapping needs, insights, and feedback from current clients and prospects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of Debit / Credit Card Products aligned with European regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Continuously monitor regulatory changes and industry benchmarks to ensure product compliance and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering and business development teams to evaluate implementation approaches for the product roadmap (build vs. partner).
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with other teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure product quality, including non-functional aspects such as integrity, resilience, and scalability.
• Understand and anticipate customer needs and market dynamics to inform product strategy.
• Apply critical thinking and articulate improvements in processes and products.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD, 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
• 8+ years of experience with European regulatory standards and compliance frameworks, including directives and guidelines from entities such as the European Central Bank (ECB), European Banking Authority (EBA), and other regional regulators, driving improvements and developing new Credit and Debit Card Processing products.
• 8+ years in Product Development and Management, specializing in the design and implementation of Credit Card Processing solutions for European financial institutions.
• Deep understanding of the European financial market, including product standards, business and regulatory aspects, industry trends, benchmarks, and evolving client needs.
• 5 years as Product Director, leading Tribes and Squads focused on the development and support of Issuer Processing Credit and Debit Card Products.
• Expertise in API integration and microservices architecture within Cloud Computing environments.
• Proven proficiency in product research and analysis, ensuring data-driven decisions and market alignment.
• Strong foundation in Regulatory Compliance and Industry Standards, primarily within the European financial ecosystem.
• Mandatory experience managing software engineering teams, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Fintech experience (desirable).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (desirable).

Company

Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and engineers in 2016, Pismo is a technology company that provides a comprehensive processing platform for banking, card issuing and financial market infrastructure and helps customers innovate and build the next generation of banking and payment solutions. Pismo joined Visa in 2024. Leveraging Visa's solutions, our core platform, and an expanding suite of capabilities, Pismo addresses the technological challenges that large banks, marketplaces, and fintech companies face in migrating from legacy systems to more advanced technology in the market. Pismo's cloud-based platform empowers firms to build and launch financial products rapidly, scaling as they grow to have a broader audience while keeping high security and availability standards. Pismo's 500+ employees are located in more than 10 countries around the world.