Product Manager- Payment

Product Management Role Requirements1. Role Focus & Domain ExpertiseThe team is hiring Product Managers for a commercial/wholesale payments environment. These roles require deep functional knowledge in:Commercial / Wholesale PaymentsPayment rails: ACH, wires, cross border FX, banking rails, push to card, PayPal like flowsMerchant facing experiences: portals for refunds, reversals, reports, tax statements, transaction performance analyticsInternal operations tools: screens and workflows for operations, internal support, and toolingScalable platform level payments (e.g., experience from Amazon, Walmart, Expedia, etc.)End to end payment lifecycle: from merchant interactions to backend reconciliation and payoutsExplicit exclusions:Not looking for EMV, hardware, or terminal-focused payments backgroundsLimited applicability for candidates strictly from checkout optimization / top of funnel consumer payments2. Seniority & Experience RangePreferred experience band is:4 to 10 years of product management or hybrid BA/PM experienceAnything beyond that may result in:Over seniorityRisk of dissatisfaction or attrition unless down leveled3. Role Structure & ExpectationsThe role is described as an integrated PM/BA hybrid , requiring candidates to be:Hands on (not managerial)Writing PRDs, epics, and user stories directlyWorking directly with developers (not via separate Client)Managing UAT cycles and supporting technical teamsAble to own end to end delivery within two week Agile sprintsThis is not a feature shepherding" PM role it is a sleeves rolled up, execution heavy position .4. Communication & Stakeholder ManagementExcellent communication is mandatory.This was repeatedly emphasized as a top level filter .Reasons:Cross domain coordinationInfluencing without authorityCollaboration with multiple internal and merchant facing teamsCandidates with strong technical skills but weak communication are immediate rejects .5. Culture & Working StyleThe team culture is:Fast paced and execution orientedNo mediocrity only high performers can keep paceRequires proactive individuals who: ( meaning the PMs are the "business" in discussions with developers)Don t wait for instructionsDrive clarityPush deliverables independentlyWork style:In office, 5 days per week (New York)Casual dress environment (jeans, sneakers acceptable)No traditional banking suits cultureCollaborative and people first6. Priority WorkstreamsThe most urgent hiring focus is on the Arsenal program , specifically:Reporting needsSetup flowsMerchant-facing and internal operational toolingThese roles are needed immediately ( bodies yesterday ).7. Additional Recruiting GuidanceWhat HR should prioritize:Strong FitsCandidates with platform level, high scale payments experiencePMs comfortable drafting PRDs, user stories , end to end flowsIndividuals with both product + BA skillsetsHands on contributors who thrive in high velocity environmentsRed Flags / Reject CriteriaWeak communication- meaning clear spoken English with minimal accent.Purely EMV/hardware/terminal payment backgroundsCandidates seeking only strategy or oversight rolesIndividuals uncomfortable with a high pressure environmentThose unwilling to work onsite in NYC five days a week8. Summary Statement for recruitersThe team is building a full stack, scalable commercial payments platform and needs hands on Product Managers (4 10 years exp.) with strong communication skills, deep wholesale payments expertise, and the ability to work directly with developers in a fast-paced, in office NYC environment.Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.