Head of Products - Payments Industry Expert

Job Title: Payments - Industry Expert (Head of Product)

Organization: Growing Payments Product company

Location: Hyderabad

Position Type: Full-Time

Experience: 15 - 20 years

About Client Company

Client is a new-age fintech organization that strives to fill existing industry gaps and offers a futuristic platform for banks and financial institutions to manage next-generation payments efficiently.

It has created its platform based on payments industry knowledge and emerging technologies with a global outlook and customized for local market options.

Role Description:

The payments-industry expert shall provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to drive the success and growth of the organization within the dynamic and competitive payment domain. The proposed role aims to position the organization as an industry leader by developing and implementing innovative payment solutions, fostering strong partnerships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute the overall product strategy, including product pricing, in alignment with the organization's business objectives.

- Stay abreast of industry trends and events, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to inform and adjust the organization's product roadmap and ensure the organization is at the forefront of payment offerings and always responsive to market demands.

- Rapidly generate new product ideas and technology initiatives that differentiate the organization's offerings from competitors.

- Be a primary engagement point for fintech companies with products or solutions potentially well-suited for partnership with the organization.

- Contribute strategic discussions with business partners and prospects, focusing on bridging gaps between the needs and expectations of a client/prospect and the capabilities and offerings of the organization.

- Be intensely involved in business development, strategic partner initiatives, and potential acquisitions.

- Contribute meaningfully to marketing strategies to increase industry awareness of the organization's new and differentiating capabilities. Assist in recruiting and managing a team of payment professionals supporting our market initiatives.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Master's degree in business administration, banking, finance, information systems, marketing, or related field.

- Possess extensive knowledge of payment systems, market pricing, technologies, and industry best practices.

- Over 15 years of experience in the payment industry, demonstrating a consistent record of leadership and accomplishment.

- Exhibit exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities, capable of converting insights into practical and effective plans.

- Display excellent communication and people skills.