Product Owner

Nexpay is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the Baltics providing banking services for digital businesses. Since 2017 we have opened more than 600 business accounts and our clients have transacted more than €7bn. With offices in Riga and Vilnius, the team is rapidly growing and we are looking for an experienced Product Owner to join our team in Riga. Working here, you will be part of a dynamic mix of people with different backgrounds, skills, experiences, and passionate minds. As the Product Owner in this role, you will be responsible for: Research & Discovery Conduct ongoing market and competitor research to identify trends and opportunities for product development Create and manage the product roadmap, ensuring it remains aligned with the company's strategic goals Leverage internal performance data and analytics to inform product decisions and identify areas for improvement Planning, Prioritization, and Execution Systematically gather requests, proposals, and feedback from clients, internal teams, and management Evaluate and prioritize incoming requests against the product roadmap and strategic objectives Translate prioritized requirements into clear, actionable implementation tasks Organize and direct the development team's work to ensure both continuous delivery and adherence to established priorities Manage sprint planning, resolve blockers, and provide ongoing support to the development team throughout implementation Drive consistent, on-time product releases Communication & Documentation Communicate upcoming product changes clearly and proactively across the organization and to clients Maintain comprehensive product documentation to ensure continuity of knowledge What we’re looking for: 5+ years of practical experience as a Project Manager, Product Manager, or Product Owner within the payments and/or banking sectors of the fintech industry Strong understanding of the European fintech market, and of the products and business models of payment service providers A proactive, self-directed working style, with the ability to independently identify priorities and initiate work without requiring explicit instruction or approval at each step Strong self-organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-changing environment - quickly and precisely gathering requests and feedback from multiple stakeholders, prioritizing them, translating them into tasks, and managing execution through to delivery Excellent communication skills, with strong written and verbal proficiency in English; the role requires daily interaction with clients, partners, vendors, management, and internal teams, each demanding a distinct communication approach Proven ability to manage stakeholders and priorities across regulated, cross-functional teams (e.g., Business, AML, Finance, IT), including in situations without direct managerial authority Practical experience working within Agile frameworks, including backlog management and sprint planning Practical experience using product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Claude, or similar Basic understanding of software development concepts - e.g., the essence of APIs, the client-server model, and log management - sufficient to collaborate comfortably with the development team Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to payment products, such as AML/KYB, GDPR, DORA, and MiCA Solid understanding of the technical side of banking and payment processing - e.g., how SWIFT payments are executed, the distinction between operational and safeguarding accounts, and the criteria governing SEPA Instant payments Experience with crypto products and/or card products is considered a strong advantage Experience at the intersection of marketing, design, and UI/UX development is also considered an advantage We Offer : Gross salary starting from 3800 EUR per month based on qualifications and experience Private health insurance after the probation period Hybrid work model Training budget for up to 2000 EUR More days off: 2 additional sick-days, 2 wellness days and 1 volunteer day paid by the company Opportunity for personal & professional growth while creating a globally relevant company in the fintech market Free delicious snacks, coffee, tea & fruits in the office Only selected candidates will be contacted by our HR team. If you would like to see more about our office life & culture – we invite you to check our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/paynexpay/ All our other career opportunities can be found here: www.paynexpay.recruitee.com/. If you did not find a suitable position among current job openings, please send your resume to [email protected] for future opportunities at Nexpay. Important information: by submitting your CV and other personal data, you consent that Nexpay, UAB (304708124, Zalgirio g. 90-100, Vilnius), would process your personal data in regards to the recruitment process. You can revoke your consent by contacting [email protected] .