Product Manager for Core Banking

Job title: Product Manager for Core Banking

About the Role

As the Product Manager for Core Banking at i2c, you will be responsible for the strategy, product development process and go-to-market plans for the core banking solution. You will lead the core development process from defining business requirements to working with the development team during software creation, and collaborate with sales and operations to implement the go-to-market plan for new features and functions. This role requires a strategic thinker with an understanding of core banking and payment technologies and the overall banking and payments landscape; a passion for technology; and the ability to drive product management and development from conception to market success on a global scale with a linear focus on creating delighted customers and revenue growth.

This candidate will require a mix of business skills and technical understanding to develop product strategy, understand market/client needs, and lead teams charged with developing and commercializing products in the portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Execute the product development roadmap for the core banking product to ensure it remains competitive.
• Assist with development of core banking vision and strategy.
• Execute on the strategy for core banking by fostering the development process and introduction of new features and functions.
• Develop key requirements for all new feature and functions within the core banking solution.
• Support development teams throughout the development process (Solutions, Engineering, QA, Design).
• Lead the end-to-end Business Requirements Document (BRD) process and oversee the successful delivery of new features into production environments.
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies to ensure effective product launches and widespread adoption.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, strategic partners, industry standards bodies, and regulatory entities.
• Collaborate with product leadership to shape and execute the global strategy and roadmap for core banking, money movement, and debit card solutions, aligning with broader company objectives.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to drive continuous innovation and product evolution.
• Conduct ongoing competitive analysis to inform product strategy, positioning, and roadmap development.
• Perform in-depth market research to identify emerging opportunities and risks, ensuring data-driven product decisions.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; business degree or quantitative/technical field preferred (e.g., business admin, computer science, engineering, economics, math, science).
• Experience: 5-7 years in relevant core banking, digital banking and/or payments software industry and 2+ years working for a financial institution.
• Skills: Customer-centric innovation, hands-on financial-institution experience in digital banking/product management, core banking systems knowledge, major payment networks exposure, cloud/SaaS product experience, competitive analysis, cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and excellent communication.