IT Product Manager - Card & Payment Issuing
About the role
Technical Product Manager - Card Issuing & Payments
About Our Client Our client is a well-established Toronto-based financial institution backed by the stability of an established lender while operating with the speed and agility of a fresh startup environment. They are launching a brand-new consumer spending card and offering a unique, greenfield opportunity to shape and scale a high-impact financial product from scratch.
General Role Info As the Senior Technical Product Manager, you will serve as the primary owner for this flagship initiative. Stepping into a true zero-to-one mandate with no legacy constraints or pre-set roadmap, you will unite cross-functional teams across engineering, design, compliance, risk, and external partners to take this spending card from initial concept through launch and ongoing growth. Main Responsibilities Product Ownership & Strategy: Act as the end-to-end product owner, shaping early strategy, market positioning, revenue models, and long-term direction within the Canadian market. Requirements & Technical Delivery: Translate strategy into build-ready detail (user journeys, business logic, edge cases, and acceptance criteria); manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release schedules. Vendor & Network Integrations: Partner directly with card networks, payment processors, and platform vendors to nail down integration specifications and align delivery dates. Risk, Legal & Compliance: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with compliance, legal, and risk teams to keep the product aligned with regulatory standards from day one. Economics & Analytics: Model program economics (interchange revenue, processing spend, fraud risk) and establish tracking loops for key operational metrics (activation, usage volume, cost-to-serve). User Experience & Go-To-Market: Collaborate with design and marketing teams to design effortless onboarding, wallet integrations, and retention-focused lifecycle campaigns.
Must Haves 8–10 years of product management experience within fintech, payments, or digital banking. Full 0-1 Card Launch Experience: Must have proven experience bringing a financial card product (credit, debit, or prepaid) from initial concept to live market launch, with specific details clearly outlined on your CV. Zero-to-One Experience: Proven track record of bringing complex financial products from idea to live market launch. Domain Expertise: Solid technical understanding of card issuing, card networks, payment processors, and transaction-based financial systems. Regulated Environments: Experience working directly alongside Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams in financial services. Unit Economics & Data: Proficiency in unit-economic modeling and using metrics/KPIs to steer product decision-making. Full-Cycle Delivery: Strong background in writing detailed technical requirements, agile delivery, and cross-functional leadership. Nice to Haves Hands-on experience with Canadian card issuing frameworks, networks, and market compliance rules. Background partnering directly with CRM and growth marketing teams on card activation and habit-building strategies.
Other Important Info Salary Range: $115,000 – $135,000 CAD per year Work Model: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite in Toronto, Ontario) Key Advantages: Full product ownership, direct access to executive leadership, greenfield environment, and institutional financial backing.
How to Apply If you're interested in taking on this zero-to-one build, and possess the must-haves listed above explicitly demonstrated on your CV - please submit your updated resume directly to andy.wettlaufer@randstaddigital.com.
This post is for existing and upcoming vacancies
About Celerity - now Randstad Digital
Welcome to Randstad Digital Advisory, formerly known as Celerity. In 2017, Randstad acquired Celerity, and over the last two years, we've been forging a strong partnership with Randstad's technology operating company. In August, we proudly teamed up with them to launch Randstad Digital. We're thrilled to announce that we've made the decision to fully integrate, with Celerity becoming the Advisory Services arm of Randstad Digital. This exciting evolution brings us a global presence, a growing client base, and increased resources, as well as the opportunity to provide valuable advisory services to Randstad’s clients.
💡 Our Mission Randstad Digital Advisory is your trusted digital enablement and consulting partner. We specialize in accelerating transformation for businesses by delivering tailored strategies, innovative solutions, and strategic partnerships that unlock the full potential of your business objectives. We firmly believe that it's no longer a question of whether your organization should embrace digitalization but how quickly you can operationalize your strategy to gain a competitive advantage.
🔧 What We Do Our expert teams in IT Strategy, Customer Experience, Operational Excellence, and Enterprise Agility are dedicated to facilitating digital transformation across every facet of your organization. From reshaping customer engagement to optimizing internal processes and harnessing the power of data for future insights, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Our approach is built on everyday innovation, resulting in lasting results achieved in months, not years, so your business can thrive in today's ever-changing environment.
🌐 Learn More Discover how Randstad Digital Advisory can help you thrive in the digital era. Visit our website for more information: www.randstaddigital.com/expertise/advisory-services
Join us on this exciting journey of transformation, and let's shape the future of your business together!
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IT Product Manager - Card & Payment Issuing
About the role
Technical Product Manager - Card Issuing & Payments
About Our Client Our client is a well-established Toronto-based financial institution backed by the stability of an established lender while operating with the speed and agility of a fresh startup environment. They are launching a brand-new consumer spending card and offering a unique, greenfield opportunity to shape and scale a high-impact financial product from scratch.
General Role Info As the Senior Technical Product Manager, you will serve as the primary owner for this flagship initiative. Stepping into a true zero-to-one mandate with no legacy constraints or pre-set roadmap, you will unite cross-functional teams across engineering, design, compliance, risk, and external partners to take this spending card from initial concept through launch and ongoing growth. Main Responsibilities Product Ownership & Strategy: Act as the end-to-end product owner, shaping early strategy, market positioning, revenue models, and long-term direction within the Canadian market. Requirements & Technical Delivery: Translate strategy into build-ready detail (user journeys, business logic, edge cases, and acceptance criteria); manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release schedules. Vendor & Network Integrations: Partner directly with card networks, payment processors, and platform vendors to nail down integration specifications and align delivery dates. Risk, Legal & Compliance: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with compliance, legal, and risk teams to keep the product aligned with regulatory standards from day one. Economics & Analytics: Model program economics (interchange revenue, processing spend, fraud risk) and establish tracking loops for key operational metrics (activation, usage volume, cost-to-serve). User Experience & Go-To-Market: Collaborate with design and marketing teams to design effortless onboarding, wallet integrations, and retention-focused lifecycle campaigns.
Must Haves 8–10 years of product management experience within fintech, payments, or digital banking. Full 0-1 Card Launch Experience: Must have proven experience bringing a financial card product (credit, debit, or prepaid) from initial concept to live market launch, with specific details clearly outlined on your CV. Zero-to-One Experience: Proven track record of bringing complex financial products from idea to live market launch. Domain Expertise: Solid technical understanding of card issuing, card networks, payment processors, and transaction-based financial systems. Regulated Environments: Experience working directly alongside Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams in financial services. Unit Economics & Data: Proficiency in unit-economic modeling and using metrics/KPIs to steer product decision-making. Full-Cycle Delivery: Strong background in writing detailed technical requirements, agile delivery, and cross-functional leadership. Nice to Haves Hands-on experience with Canadian card issuing frameworks, networks, and market compliance rules. Background partnering directly with CRM and growth marketing teams on card activation and habit-building strategies.
Other Important Info Salary Range: $115,000 – $135,000 CAD per year Work Model: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite in Toronto, Ontario) Key Advantages: Full product ownership, direct access to executive leadership, greenfield environment, and institutional financial backing.
How to Apply If you're interested in taking on this zero-to-one build, and possess the must-haves listed above explicitly demonstrated on your CV - please submit your updated resume directly to andy.wettlaufer@randstaddigital.com.
This post is for existing and upcoming vacancies
About Celerity - now Randstad Digital
Welcome to Randstad Digital Advisory, formerly known as Celerity. In 2017, Randstad acquired Celerity, and over the last two years, we've been forging a strong partnership with Randstad's technology operating company. In August, we proudly teamed up with them to launch Randstad Digital. We're thrilled to announce that we've made the decision to fully integrate, with Celerity becoming the Advisory Services arm of Randstad Digital. This exciting evolution brings us a global presence, a growing client base, and increased resources, as well as the opportunity to provide valuable advisory services to Randstad’s clients.
💡 Our Mission Randstad Digital Advisory is your trusted digital enablement and consulting partner. We specialize in accelerating transformation for businesses by delivering tailored strategies, innovative solutions, and strategic partnerships that unlock the full potential of your business objectives. We firmly believe that it's no longer a question of whether your organization should embrace digitalization but how quickly you can operationalize your strategy to gain a competitive advantage.
🔧 What We Do Our expert teams in IT Strategy, Customer Experience, Operational Excellence, and Enterprise Agility are dedicated to facilitating digital transformation across every facet of your organization. From reshaping customer engagement to optimizing internal processes and harnessing the power of data for future insights, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Our approach is built on everyday innovation, resulting in lasting results achieved in months, not years, so your business can thrive in today's ever-changing environment.
🌐 Learn More Discover how Randstad Digital Advisory can help you thrive in the digital era. Visit our website for more information: www.randstaddigital.com/expertise/advisory-services
Join us on this exciting journey of transformation, and let's shape the future of your business together!