Manager, Payments Strategy

Overview: - Wealthsimple, a leading fintech company in Canada, seeks a Manager, Payments Strategy with a strong software development background. - The role is crucial for driving strategic direction in payments, bridging the gap between technical teams and product vision. - The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative and efficient payment solutions, supporting the company's expansion into new payment products and growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities: - Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance payment capabilities. - Collaborate with product, engineering, and finance teams to implement payment solutions. - Analyze and optimize payment processes and workflows. - Evaluate and integrate new payment technologies and third-party solutions. - Act as a technical subject matter expert on payment systems. - Contribute to strategic discussions and business cases for new payment products or features. Requirements/Skills/Qualifications: - Strong technical understanding of payment infrastructure, transaction processing, and financial technology systems. - Experience evaluating, optimizing, and implementing payment solutions. - Familiarity with ISO20022, ISO8583, MT/MX, and other financial processing standards. - Strong understanding of payment regulations, compliance requirements, and industry trends. - Ability to develop long-term payment strategies supported by data analysis and financial modeling. - Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects and leading diverse teams. - Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. - Ability to navigate challenges in the payments landscape and translate strategies into business value. Compensation & Benefits: - Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance. - Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple Work. - 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days. - Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets. - 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year. - Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year. - Remote-first team with over 1,000 employees across North America. - DEI and accessibility statements emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and accommodations for candidates with accessibility needs.