About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Product Manager - Payments to join our team at MoonPay. This remote position will allow you to lead the charge in transforming the payments landscape within the decentralized economy. You will own the fiat money movement across MoonPay’s on-ramp and off-ramp experiences, bridging CeFi to DeFi on fiat rails.

What You'll Do

  • Define and execute a cohesive global product strategy to align with company-wide growth objectives and ambitious revenue targets.
  • Create and deliver the roadmap for Payments teams encompassing Card payments, Banking rails, and APMs across the US, EU, and APAC.
  • Foster a commercially-minded, data-driven product culture using analysis, market research, and ROI analysis to justify investment and define success.
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Design, Marketing, Compliance, and Customer Experience teams to deliver best-in-class payment solutions.
  • Drive product launches, market research, user discovery initiatives, and continuous optimization post-launch, ensuring measurable business impact.
  • Manage strategic partnerships, vendor relationships, and regulatory engagements critical to expanding MoonPay’s payment services globally.

Requirements

  • 6+ years in product management, with at least 3 years leading global cross-functional teams.
  • Proven track record delivering large-scale payment products with measurable impacts on user growth, revenue generation, and geographic expansion.
  • Deep expertise in traditional and emerging payment systems, including card networks, issuing platforms, crypto banking, and consumer fintech applications.
  • Strong technical understanding of payment optimization, ML-driven fraud prevention, regulatory frameworks, and PCI DSS compliance.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of navigating complex regulatory environments and building effective partnerships.
  • A data-driven approach with proven experience leveraging analytics, experimentation frameworks, and user research to inform strategic decisions.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with crypto payment systems.
  • Familiarity with decentralized finance (DeFi) products.
  • Background in compliance and regulatory frameworks.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Equity package for all employees.
  • Pay for performance equity bonus.
  • Unlimited holidays for work-life balance.
  • Hybrid working schedule with remote options.
  • Private healthcare benefits.
  • Annual training budget for professional development.
  • Home office setup allowance.
  • Monthly budget for product purchases and zero fee crypto transactions.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Principal Product Manager role at MoonPay offers a unique opportunity to lead payment innovations in a rapidly growing FinTech company. With a competitive salary and equity options, this remote position is ideal for experienced product managers.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Deep understanding of Payments Systems, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi) and centralized finance (CeFi) frameworks, and experience with tools like Stripe and PayPal APIs.

Strong data analysis skills using tools such as SQL and Excel, enabling the candidate to derive actionable insights from payment processing data and user behavior analytics.

Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively in a remote work environment, showcasing flexibility and strong negotiation skills to align diverse interests across teams and partners.

Learning Resources

Product Management: Building Great Productscourse

Career Path

Principal Product Manager - Payments(Now)Director of Product Management(1-2 years)VP of Product Strategy(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$30B
Annual Growth
12.5%
AI Adoption in Payments
55%
Investment in Fintech
+40%
Labour Demand for Product Managers
+25%
Avg Salary for Principal Product Manager
$150K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Product-managementPayments SystemsData Analysis
Growing in Demand
Agile MethodologiesCustomer Journey MappingData-Driven Decision Making
Declining
Waterfall Project ManagementTraditional Payment Processing Systems

Domain Trends

Rise of Embedded Finance
Embedded finance solutions are projected to grow by 30% annually as businesses integrate financial services into their offerings.
Increased Regulatory Compliance
With 70% of financial institutions prioritizing compliance technology, product managers must adapt to evolving regulations in payments.
Shift Towards Contactless Payments
Contactless payments are expected to account for 45% of all transactions by 2025, necessitating enhanced user experience strategies.

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