What we do 

At Blankfactor, we are dedicated to engineering impact. We are passionate about creating value by building best-in-class tech solutions for companies looking to transform, innovate, and scale. In every project, we aim to deliver work that moves the needle and drives measurable outcomes for our partners and clients. Our full-stack development, data engineering, digital product, and enterprise AI solutions cater to a range of industries, including payments, banking, capital markets, and life sciences.

We are headquartered in Miami, Florida, have offices in Bulgaria, Colombia and Romania, and are rapidly expanding our global footprint. Our culture of engineering excellence, technical expertise, and care for both our clients and our talented workforce has made us one of the fastest-growing companies in America.

We only hire the best and brightest. If you have talent and ambition, join us and be part of an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth. Welcome to Blankfactor!

What to expect on this role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Product Manager with expertise in card issuing to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about the payments industry, possess a deep understanding of card issuing processes, and excel in analyzing and optimizing payment workflows, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

As a Senior Product Manager specializing in card issuing, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our clients’ payment solutions by leveraging your expertise to analyze, optimize, and build card issuing platform(s). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in understanding the intricacies of card programs, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of card issuing processes, identifying areas for improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document product business requirements related to card issuing.
• Stay abreast of industry regulations, compliance standards, and best practices related to the market.
• Ensure that card programs align with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines.
• Lead and contribute a project from scratch, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation.
• Provide project updates, status reports, and risk assessments to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with diverse internal and external stakeholders across organizational units and management teams to ensure comprehensive alignment throughout the company.
• Compose business cases for new card product developments and oversee the collection of all product business requirements, drawing from input provided by commercial teams and other involved parties.
• Establish key reporting mechanisms for issuing products, facilitating data-informed decisions within the business in a timely manner.
• Vigilantly track compliance requirements from the payment card industry and actively participate in their analysis.

Qualifications and Tech Proficiency

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience of at least 5+ years as a Product Manager or Product Owner in the payments domain with a focus on card issuing.
• Thorough comprehension of the payment solutions and issuing services ecosystem.
• Experience in a service company and proficiency in communicating with clients.
• Strong understanding of card program management, including issuance, activation, and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards related to payments.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Project management experience would be considered a big advantage.

What you can expect as a member of the Blankfactor team

• Competitive salary aligning with industry benchmarks
• Up to 25 days paid vacation based on seniority level
• Premium private health insurance coverage
• Multisport card subscription
• $500 dedicated self development budget
• 20 BGN lunch budget when working from the office
• Fresh fruits and Snacks in the office.
• Friendly office atmosphere
• Diverse client portfolio
• Cutting-edge high-tech stack
• Fintech Expertise: expertise in machine learning, data science, big data, and AI, driving innovation and cutting-edge solutions
• Continuous Learning Culture and Support
• Monthly on-site gatherings
• Annual festivities including team-building activities, family BBQs, and end-of-year celebrations

We believe that diversity of experience and background contributes to more robust ideas and a stronger team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.