Senior Product Manager (Expansion Projects) - Lagos

Verto is a global B2B payments solution that helps businesses send money to anyone, anywhere. Using a purposefully built tech infrastructure and payment rails, you can instantly send and receive money in over 200 countries. Today, Verto helps 1000+ customers from startups, SMEs to large corporate companies convert millions of dollars per year. Using our liquidity and price discovery marketplace solution, new customers can convert between 49 currencies, open bank account or wallets in seconds and make payments on a single platform.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Product Manager (Expansion)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time 
Department: Product

Job Summary

• We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Product Manager to take the helm of our Core Infrastructure team.
• This role sits at the very heart of Verto's platform, responsible for owning and scaling the global financial network that underpins all our products.
• This is a critical leadership position focused not only on integrating new payment rails and banking partners but also on defining the strategic roadmap for our global expansion.
• You will be the visionary driving the scalability, resilience, and reach of our entire payment ecosystem.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead Infrastructure Strategy: Develop and execute the long-term product strategy for Verto’s core payments infrastructure and global network expansion.
• Drive Global Integrations: Lead the end-to-end integration of new global payment rails (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA, local ACH networks) and banking partners, from initial due diligence to technical implementation and launch.
• Guide Expansion Roadmap: Conduct in-depth analysis of new markets, payment technologies, and regulatory landscapes to build compelling business cases and prioritize our geographic and network expansion initiatives.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor a team of product managers and analysts focused on the infrastructure domain, fostering a culture of excellence and deep domain expertise.
• Manage Financial Partnerships: Act as the key product liaison between Verto and its external financial partners, including banks, payment processors, and liquidity providers.
• Architect for Scale: Partner closely with senior engineering and architecture leads to design scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure that can support our future growth and product ambitions.

What You Need

• Extensive Product Experience: 7+ years of product management experience, with at least 3+ years focused on core payments infrastructure, financial networks, or cross-border payments.
• Expert Domain Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of global payment systems (SWIFT, correspondent banking, ISO20022), clearing and settlement mechanisms, and the technical and operational aspects of integrating with banking partners.
• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience in a strategic or leadership role. Experience mentoring or managing other product managers is highly desirable.
• Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Ability to think strategically, analyze complex market dynamics, and build data-driven business cases for large-scale technical investments.
• High Technical Fluency: You are comfortable leading discussions on system architecture, API design, and security protocols with senior engineers and architects.
• Exceptional Partner Management: Strong experience in building and managing relationships with external technical and financial partners.
• Adaptability in Complexity: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making high-impact decisions in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Opportunity to build a groundbreaking API-first product at a fast-growing FinTech.
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to directly drive financial inclusion and global economic growth.

Application Closing Date
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