Lead Product Manager

What You’ll Do

• Own the 0→1 development and launch of our card issuing program, including physical and virtual cards.
• Define and execute the card issuing product roadmap, from infrastructure and integrations to user-facing features.
• Work closely with issuing banks, payment processors, and card networks (Visa/Mastercard) to launch and scale our card program.
• Lead the development of core card functionality, including card provisioning, tokenization, authorization flows, controls, dispute handling, and lifecycle management.
• Build and optimize consumer card experiences, including card activation, spending controls, notifications, and transaction visibility.
• Partner deeply with engineering, compliance, risk, and operations to design reliable and compliant payment flows.
• Drive integrations with wallets, crypto infrastructure, and digital asset products where relevant.
• Translate complex payments infrastructure into simple, trusted consumer experiences.
• Monitor card program performance including authorization rates, fraud metrics, transaction success, and operational reliability.
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to ensure seamless integrations and operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve card economics, product differentiation, and user engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of Product Management experience, with meaningful time spent in fintech or payments.
• Direct experience launching or scaling a card issuing program (0→1 or major rebuild).
• Deep familiarity with card issuing infrastructure, including banks, processors, and card networks.
• Experience working with authorization flows, transaction lifecycle, disputes, and card controls.
• Strong understanding of payments architecture and financial systems.
• Ability to operate in fast-moving startup environments with high ownership and ambiguity.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, compliance, operations, and external partners.
• Strong product instincts and ability to translate complex systems into great user experiences.
• Preference for candidates who can work hybrid in our NYC office.

Nice to Have

• Experience with crypto products, wallets, or digital asset platforms.
• Prior work on neobanking, embedded finance, or modern fintech infrastructure.
• Experience integrating with wallets such as Apple Pay / Google Pay.
• Familiarity with BIN sponsorship, program management, and card program compliance.
• Background working in high-growth fintech or early-stage startups.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary + equity plan
• 21 days PTO
• Flexible benefits: annual medical allowance, productivity allowance, gym membership/personal well-being subsidy
• Annual team retreat trip
• Work alongside a team backed by Sequoia Capital with a healthy runway

Compensation

The base salary for this role is between $175,000 and $225,000, depending on experience, skills, and level.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for:

• Performance-based bonus
• Equity options

Total compensation is competitive and aligned with market benchmarks for high-growth technology companies.

Apply now and help us build the future of payments at a global scale!

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