Full-Time

Principal Product Manager

EU/UK

Posted on 10/31/2024

Marqeta

Marqeta

1,001-5,000 employees

Card issuing and payment processing solutions

Senior, Expert

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London, UK + 1 more

More locations: Remote in UK

Role can be performed remotely anywhere within the UK or from the London office.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience leading Product Management functions in the tech industry
  • Demonstrated track record of shipping technically complex products and/or platforms in complex ecosystems at scale
  • Strong fintech background with payments and/or financial services knowledge – ideally in issuing, with ISO8583, card brand, and digital wallet areas
  • Creativity and customer empathy to translate features or functions into user flows, experiences, or value propositions that can generate new products
  • Clear communication and persuasion skills, actively listening and translating between cross-functional stakeholders to highlight the most critical or impactful messages and influence prioritization and direction
  • Operational ability to execute on plans
  • Experience working with engineering teams, understanding tradeoffs and balancing quantitative and qualitative information to prioritize ruthlessly
  • Technical acumen, curiosity, and familiarity with new technologies, APIs, programming languages, and databases
  • Bias for action, jumping into ambiguous situations to push the team forward in the face of internal and external roadblocks
Responsibilities
  • Lead and inspire others with a compelling product vision and roadmap, driving alignment and seeking consensus among leadership, peers, and teams
  • Partner with regional business leaders (across go-to-market and other pieces of the organization) to articulate a vision, strategy, and roadmap to win the market
  • Coordinate with product and engineering leaders across the organization to ensure the EU/UK roadmap is being effectively executed
  • Serve as a product architect to evangelize features and understand nuanced needs, helping influence prospect and customer discussions directly
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure our approach meets regulatory requirements and expectations
  • Translate nuanced technical concepts into business and customer outcomes, clearly communicating impacts with non-technical audiences
  • Write and consult on requirements, designs, and specifications for highly technical payment capabilities, promoting interoperability and scale
  • Identify critical metrics to assess success and performance of products, in ways that resonate with the business
  • Seek solutions to complex problems, driving action and accountability

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.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$526.5M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with American Express could expand Marqeta's customer base significantly.
  • Acquisition of TransactPay strengthens Marqeta's card management in the UK and Europe.
  • Partnership with Green Dot enhances cash handling solutions for Marqeta's customers.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership transition may lead to strategic uncertainties affecting Marqeta's operations.
  • Integration of TransactPay poses risks of cultural clashes and operational disruptions.
  • Increased competition from Green Dot's strategic initiatives could impact Marqeta's market share.

What makes Marqeta unique

  • Marqeta's open API platform allows for highly customizable payment solutions.
  • The company operates in 40 countries, offering a global card issuing platform.
  • Marqeta's cloud-based infrastructure enables instant access to scalable payment systems.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Flexible time off

Paid family leave

Pet insurance

401k match

Equity

Monthly stipends

Company recognition & awards

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-2%
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