Job responsibilities
- Develops a product strategy and product vision that delivers value to customers
- Manages discovery efforts and market research to uncover customer solutions and integrate them into the product roadmap
- Builds the framework and tracks the organizations key success metrics such as cost, feature and functionality, risk posture, and reliability
- Develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth and profitability in the merchant acquiring business
- Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats in the merchant acquiring industry
- Lead efforts to expand the merchant network by identifying and securing new business opportunities and partnerships
- Oversee the development and enhancement of merchant acquiring products and services
- Optimize operational processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery
- Establish Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and drive continuous improvement
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 8+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in Merchant Services, Payment Rails, or a relevant domain area
- Advanced knowledge of the Merchant Acquiring including industry practices and new emerging products and MOP development, and data analytics
- Proven ability to lead product and project life cycle activities including discovery, ideation, strategic development, requirements definition, and value management
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, to align on goals and strategies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key merchants, partners, and stakeholders
- Manage the financial performance of improvements to JPM MS products and services, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with merchant acquiring activities, including existing and new regulatory changes on the horizon
- Help team to continue to foster a culture of collaboration and excellence
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Merchant Acquiring Practices, Payment Network Rules, and PCI DSS Compliance
- Advanced knowledge of all relevant regulations and industry standards in the merchant acquiring space
- Demonstrated prior experience working in a highly matrixed, complex organization