Lead Payments API Product Manager

BNY Mellon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead API Product Manager to join their Treasury Services Product Management team. This exciting role involves managing the entire API product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that API products meet market demands. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and experience in API product management, enabling them to translate complex concepts into clear strategies. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management with a focus on APIs or developer-focused products.
• Strong analytical skills to inform product decisions using data.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire API product lifecycle from ideation to launch and optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on API design and principles.

Skills

API Product Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Background

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

MBA

Tools

RESTful APIs

SDKs

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

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At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Lead API Product Manager - Vice President to join our Treasury Services Product Management team. This role is located in London and is Hybrid.

As a Lead API Product Manager, you will play a critical role in defining, developing, and managing the lifecycle of our API products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and customer support, to ensure our APIs meet market demands and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in API product management, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and compelling product strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire API product lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization ensuring services are scalable, secure, and easy to use.
• Collaborate closely with the API engineering team on key elements of API design and principles such as intuitive naming, consistent patterns, versioning, etc.
• Prioritize API features and enhancements based on customer feedback, usage data, and business impact.
• Work closely with engineering and product teams to define business/technical requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Engage with customers, directly or indirectly, to understand their needs, pain points, and how they use APIs.
• Utilize metrics to measure the success of API products and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct A/B testing, user research, and data analysis to validate product hypotheses and iterate on features.
• Ensure comprehensive and clear documentation for internal teams and external API users.
• Communicate product changes, updates, and best practices to customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Experience in product management, with a recent focus on APIs or developer-focused products.
• Experience in banking/finance, industry standards, and payments domain.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing API products.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform product decisions.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, SDKs, modern architecture patterns, and related technologies.
• Experience working with developer communities and third-party developers.
• Knowledge of API best practices and compliance standards.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.