Verto

Senior Product Manager, Expansion

Verto

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lagos • 🇳🇬 Nigeria

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Ruby on RailsSwift

About the role

  • 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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
product managementcore payments infrastructureglobal payment systemsISO20022API designsystem architecturesecurity protocolsdata-driven business casestechnical implementationmarket analysis
Soft skills
strategic thinkingmentoringleadershiprelationship managementdecision makingnavigating ambiguityanalytical skillscommunicationteam collaborationfostering culture of excellence