Hybrid Senior Product Manager, Expansion

at Verto

• Job title: Senior Product Manager, Expansion
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Ruby on Rails, Swift
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lagos, Nigeria

About the role

• Senior Product Manager leading product strategy for Verto's payment infrastructure. Focused on cross-border payments in emerging markets with a strong emphasis on mentorship and scaling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term product strategy for Verto’s core payments infrastructure and global network expansion.
• 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.
• 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.
• Mentor a team of product managers and analysts focused on the infrastructure domain, fostering a culture of excellence and deep domain expertise.
• Act as the key product liaison between Verto and its external financial partners, including banks, payment processors, and liquidity providers.
• Partner closely with senior engineering and architecture leads to design scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure that can support our future growth and product ambitions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of product management experience, with at least 3+ years focused on core payments infrastructure, financial networks, or cross-border payments.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in a strategic or leadership role. Experience mentoring or managing other product managers is highly desirable.
• Ability to think strategically, analyze complex market dynamics, and build data-driven business cases for large-scale technical investments.
• High Technical Fluency; comfortable leading discussions on system architecture, API design, and security protocols with senior engineers and architects.
• Strong experience in building and managing relationships with external technical and financial partners.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making high-impact decisions in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth in a rapidly expanding global company.
• Community of colleagues who care deeply about their craft, collaborate with purpose, and enjoy the journey together.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and mission-driven company culture focused on making a real-world impact.