Senior Product Manager

OUR MISSION

The open banking platform that lets you build what's next

Yapily is an open banking infrastructure platform solving a fundamental problem in financial services today: access. Historically, card networks have monopolised the global movement of money, and banks have monopolised the ownership of, and access to, financial data.

Europe's most extensive coverage

With coverage across 19 countries (and counting) for retail, business, and corporate accounts, Yapily powers global expansion.

Yapily was founded to challenge these structures and create a global open economy that works for everyone. We exist behind the scenes, securely connecting companies - from growth to enterprise - to thousands of banks worldwide, enabling them to access data and initiate payments through the power of open banking.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Product Manager to lead Yapily's Core Payments & Data portfolio including Core APIs and the Hosted Pages products. Our payments and data APIs connect our customers to thousands of banks and enable them to create smoother user journeys and eliminate unnecessary fees. This role holds a significant level of responsibility and scope within Yapily, spearheading the development and strategic growth of our core products. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building user-centric web products, as well as deep experience in API design and development.

This is an incredible opportunity to be a leader in Open Banking and re-invent the way we think about and process payments and data. You will lead the effort to position Yapily as the frontrunner in Open Banking and Open Finance, by managing the strategy and execution of core product initiatives and by delivering products that provide the best developer and end user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the strategic roadmap for Yapily's core Payments & Data APIs and Hosted Pages, ensuring they align with company objectives and deliver exceptional value to users.
• Engage with the Open Banking ecosystem - fintechs, banks, regulators and operators - via working groups and bilateral conversations in order to build market knowledge, assess new opportunities and expand Yapily's presence in new markets.
• Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and requirement definition to development, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Prioritise and champion user experience, focusing on creating intuitive and effective web tooling that enhances customer engagement.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, operations, and customer success teams to build, test, and optimise products.
• Define, track, and analyse key performance metrics to ensure products meet business and user success criteria.
• Act as a key liaison for stakeholders, communicating product vision, strategy, and updates clearly and effectively.
• Promote a culture of customer-centric, data-driven decision-making by incorporating feedback, market research, and analytics into product development.
• Manage the end-to-end go-to-market journey of Yapily Core products, partnering with the Commercial Team through end-to-end lifecycle.

Qualifications:

We would love you to have:

• Extensive experience (5+ years) as a Product Manager in the payments, financial services, or open banking sectors.
• Proven expertise in building and launching user-focused web products and mobile SDKs.
• Strong background in API design and development, with hands-on experience in building or overseeing API products.
• Experience engaging with customers/end users to inform product strategy & validation.
• Exceptional ability to distil complex technical concepts and present them clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a history of managing major product initiatives and delivering significant business impact, paired with strong decision making and prioritisation skills, especially when multiple trade-offs are involved.
• Strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to adapting to evolving market demands.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth tech company or startup environment.
• Familiarity with open banking standards and regulatory landscapes across Europe and the UK.
• Experience in producing customer-facing documentation and engaging with developer communities.
• Advanced degree (e.g., Master's) in a relevant field.

Yapily culture, the important stuff:

We're standing at the forefront of a transformative era for financial services and we act like it. We're curious, hard-working innovators who want to challenge the norm and build what's next.

Competitive base salary + equity, so you own a little bit of what we build together!

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays).
• We also offer an additional one day's holiday after 1 year's service up to the value of 5 days over 5 years.
• We're serious about work/life balance and operate hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to work from home, work from our amazing office space, or work abroad for up to 30 days per year - Nomad Working.
• We offer enhanced Paternity and Maternity leave.
• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
• Comprehensive and tailored mental health support through an award-winning provider.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Income Protection.
• Life Assurance.
• £200 annual Learning and Personal Development budget.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Access to many discounts through the Yapily Benefits Hub.
• Employee Referral Scheme which offers £1000 per employee referral.
• Team Activities - we have a monthly social budget to support getting together over pizza.
• Daily snacks provided in the office.
• Dog Friendly Office.