Lead Product Manager, Emerging Products

Oakland, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Fintech, Embedded Finance, Payments, LendingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 8+ years of product management experience in fintech, embedded finance, payments, or lending, with a proven track record of building and scaling financial products from inception to market dominance. Strong technical acumen, expertise in at least one core domain (card issuance, payment processing, lending, BaaS), and exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills are essential. Experience navigating fintech regulatory, compliance, and risk frameworks is required, along with a demonstrated ability to mentor other PMs and thrive in ambiguous, high-accountability environments.

Responsibilities

The Lead Product Manager will set the vision and strategy for multiple emerging product lines within embedded finance, driving end-to-end execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept to market. This includes synthesizing market intelligence and customer insights to identify opportunities, developing partnerships with fintech players, and influencing stakeholders across the organization. The role also involves mentoring peer Product Managers and shaping the long-term roadmap for the emerging product portfolio.

Skills

Product Management

Fintech

Embedded Finance

Card Issuance

Payments

Lending

Strategy

Roadmap

Cross-functional Programs

Stakeholder Management

Market Analysis

Competitive Analysis

Marqeta

Card issuing and payment processing solutions

About Marqeta

Marqeta provides modern card issuing and payment processing solutions in the fintech sector. Its platform allows businesses to create, issue, and manage payment cards tailored to their specific needs, such as expense management and consumer payments. The service operates through an open API, enabling clients to integrate Marqeta's capabilities into their own applications. This flexibility sets Marqeta apart from competitors, as it caters to a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions and tech companies. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees each time a card is used, along with potential setup and service fees. Marqeta's ability to quickly adapt to the growing demand for digital payments, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to its significant presence in the market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$526.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees