Senior Product Manager

Verto – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Senior Product Manager (Expansion) At Verto, we’re on a mission to democratise global finance and empower businesses in Emerging Markets to reach the world. Founded by British‑Nigerian entrepreneurs Ola Oyetayo and Anthony Oduu, our roots in Africa provided a firsthand understanding of the significant challenges businesses face with cross‑border payments, ranging from illiquid currencies and high fees to slow transactions. This deep‑rooted insight is why Africa remains a core focus, as we’re committed to bridging the gap between emerging and developed markets and fostering global economic growth. We believe that where you do business shouldn’t determine your success or ability to scale. We’re creating equal access to the easy payment and liquidity solutions that are already a given in developed markets. We’re not alone in realising this crucial need; we’re backed by world‑class investors including Y‑Combinator, Quona, and MEVP. With Verto receiving the Milken‑Motsepe Prize, appearing on CNBCs list of fastest growing UK companies, the Deloitte Fast 50 and Sifted’s fastest‑growing UK tech companies, we are building a seamless cross‑border payment future. Join us as we continue to grow and transform global finance. 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. Life at Verto (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. Our Interview Process Step 1: Initial Call – A brief chat with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your experience and interests. Step 2: Hiring Manager Interview – Deeper dive into your skills and experience relevant to the role. Step 3: Panel Interview – Present your case study to the team and discuss how you’d apply your approach to the role. Step 4: Offer – We aim to make a decision quickly after the final interview. Diversity & Inclusion at Verto Verto is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity. Anyone seeking employment at Verto is considered based on Merit, Competence, Qualifications and their Talent. We are proud to be a truly international team and we do not discriminate in our hiring process. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Product Management and Marketing #J-18808-Ljbffr