[Remote] Staff Product Manager at Lightspark

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Requirements

7+ years of experience in global payment infrastructure product management
Experience with taking a US based payments provider global
Familiarity with payment systems, payment rails, and the regulatory environment (AML, licensing, compliance)
Strong knowledge of the payment vendor landscape
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience building 0 to 1
Knowledge of AI, agents, and automation

Responsibilities

Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle for global network rollout solutions
Develop and document payment system architectures
Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape
Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in payment systems
Design robust, scalable, and secure payment solutions
Be the product owner during the product development lifecycle
Understand and incorporate regulatory and compliance requirements into the product development process
Collaborate with the design team to create intuitive and user-friendly payment experiences
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of payment products
Work effectively in cross-functional teams to select the right partners and build the right solutions

Skills

Lightspark

Facilitates Bitcoin transactions via API and SDKs

About Lightspark

Lightspark focuses on facilitating Bitcoin transactions for businesses by providing an API and Software Development Kits (SDKs) that integrate with the Lightning Network. This technology allows for faster and cheaper cross-border payments by identifying efficient routes for transactions. Unlike competitors, Lightspark's service-based model enables businesses to leverage Bitcoin without needing deep technical expertise. The goal is to streamline payment processes, making them more efficient and cost-effective.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$1.3MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from fintech companies like Strike and OpenNode.

Regulatory scrutiny in the US and EU could impact cryptocurrency transactions.

Technological vulnerabilities in the Lightning Network may affect Lightspark's reputation.

Differentiation

Lightspark offers a robust API and SDKs for Bitcoin integration on the Lightning Network.

The company provides a dashboard for tracking and managing Bitcoin transactions efficiently.

Lightspark's Universal Money Address (UMA) enhances global payment solutions for businesses.

Upsides

Partnerships with Bitso and Foxbit expand Lightspark's reach in Latin America.

Introduction of Spark and UMA boosts Lightspark's product offerings and market appeal.

Strategic expansion into Africa with Yellow Card highlights growth in emerging markets.

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