Payment Product Manager

We are looking for a Payment Product Manager to grow our in-house payment platform, taking hands-on ownership of routing, cascading, and Approval Rate optimization from day one. This is a rare chance to dive deep into a critical product area inside a profitable, established company that already connects millions of users across Tier-1 markets in social networking and streaming, and now needs payments infrastructure that matches that scale. You will step into a role with real autonomy and zero legacy code to untangle, working hands-on with a senior backend developer to turn business needs into a platform built for high-load, high-transaction-volume systems. If you want to fully own the product side of payments, drive measurable revenue impact, and grow without micromanagement, this is your opportunity About our product: We have created an international web platform that's genuinely changing how people connect in Tier-1 markets: 1 million users across the USA, Canada, and UK trust us for meaningful relationships that go beyond surface-level matching! Since 2020, we have been the platform for people seeking real connections. Our users enjoy 24/7 communication, seamless content sharing, and a completely ad-free experience. We have found our sweet spot in performance and intuitive design that keeps people engaged and actually connecting with each other. So, you will be part of an ambitious journey toward our clear goal: becoming one of the Top-5 international social networking platforms globally Know someone perfect for this role? Recommend a candidate and receive a bonus $1500! In this role, you will Own and optimize payment routing & cascading logic across acquirers/PSPs Continuously monitor and improve Approval Rate for initial payments and rebills Write clear technical specs for the developer and validate implementation Run A/B tests on payment flows and turn results into product decisions Track PCI DSS compliance requirements relevant to the platform Build and maintain payment KPI reporting and dashboards Collaborate closely with a Senior BE developer, the Head of Payments It's all about you 2+ years of experience as a Product Manager/Product Owner within a B2C product company (payment orchestrator or PSP background, not banking operations) Hands-on, practical experience with payment routing, cascading, and Approval Rate optimization (initials & rebills) Practical understanding of card processing, Apple Pay, and Google Pay Solid understanding of PCI DSS principles Experience running A/B tests and using data to drive product decisions Ability to write clear technical specs that a developer can build from Upper-Intermediate English (B2+) or higher Would be a plus Experience working with acquiring banks/PSPs on commercial terms Ability to write SQL queries and work with BI tools (Tableau or similar) for payment KPI analysis and reporting Conceptual understanding of ML-based anti-fraud / risk-management tools What we offer Care and support: 20 paid vacation days, 15 sick leave days, and 6 additional days off for family events 100% medical insurance coverage Sports and equipment reimbursement Team building events, corporate gifts, and stylish merch Financial and legal support Maternity Recovery Support Allowance Position retention and support for those who join the Armed Forces of Ukraine Participation in social initiatives supporting Ukraine Comfortable working environment: Work from our Kyiv hub or remotely with a flexible schedule Modern equipment or depreciation of your own tools Investment in your future: Collaborate with a highly-skilled team of Middle & Senior professionals, sharing practical cases and expertise in the social networking niche 70% of our heads and leads have grown into their roles here – so can you! Performance-oriented reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) Reimbursement for professional courses and English classes Corporate library, book club, and knowledge-sharing events Hiring process Intro call Interview with Hiring Manager Bar-raising Reference check Offer