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Senior Product Manager (Acquiring)

  • Location

    Lithuania, Vilnius

  • Remote status

    Hybrid

Build the future of FinTech at VIALET

At VIALET, we’re not just another electronic money institution. We’re building a specialized financial platform for target industries, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions that empower businesses to thrive. We’re laser-focused on delivering exceptional service and expert support to our clients, and we’re ranked among the top EMIs in Lithuania in client funds, turnover, and revenue. As we scale, we’re expanding to lead the merchant services space, and we’re seeking a Senior Product Manager (Acquiring) with deep domain expertise in card schemes and payment processing to lead this journey.

In this role, you will be the strategic architect of our acquiring ecosystem – from managing card scheme relationships and regulatory mandates to building a world-class payment gateway that supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and beyond.

Join our growing product team and help us shape the future of finance!

Why VIALET?

  • Lead the acquiring vision: Define and drive the product strategy and roadmap for a high-growth merchant services area.

  • Strategic impact: Take ownership of our acquiring stack’s evolution from ideation to launch, including potential PCI-DSS certification and in-house gateway development.

  • Customer-centric impact: Directly influence the success of our products by deeply understanding and championing merchant needs.

  • Collaborative innovation: Work closely with talented engineering and executive teams to deliver exceptional solutions.

  • Data-driven decisions: Leverage advanced analytics to make informed choices and measure impact across complex product areas.

What you’ll do

  • Lead complex initiatives: Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for multiple high-stakes acquiring initiatives, ensuring they meet business outcomes.

  • Define acquiring strategy: Develop a clear vision for merchant services that aligns with VIALET’s overall goals and identifies new market opportunities.

  • Architect the merchant experience: Conduct research to build seamless onboarding and payment flows, specifically incorporating Apple Pay and Google Pay integrations.

  • Master network and risk compliance: Interpret, triage, and initiate projects based on complex regulatory changes and semi-annual mandates from card networks like Visa and Mastercard.

  • Lead VIRP participation: Take full responsibility for ensuring all development adheres to network-specific risk programs and compliance requirements.

  • Drive execution: Maintain a prioritized backlog and work with engineering to deliver simple, maintainable solutions that consider long-term technical implications.

  • Communicate with leadership: Effectively present product plans, strategic decisions, and performance metrics to executive leadership and stakeholders.

  • Measure success: Define and track complex KPIs for both the product and the team’s performance to drive data-informed improvements.

What you’ll bring

  • 4-6+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on card acquiring, merchant services, payments orchestration, or card issuing.

  • Expert-level domain knowledge of card network internals, including a deep understanding of clearing, settlement, and interchange.

  • Network proficiency with a proven ability to navigate Visa/Mastercard rules, handle mandates, and manage risk-related programs like VIRP.

  • Focus on what actually brings value for our customers, prioritizing the 20% of features that deliver 80% of impact.

  • Backend and API depth with the ability to read and understand technical specifications and advocate for robust, scalable architecture.

  • Advanced analytical skills including the ability to conduct in-depth data analysis and make critical decisions even with incomplete information.

  • Leadership and influence skills to navigate difficult discussions, explain trade-offs, and build consensus across different departments.

  • Ability to own a larger product area end-to-end, demonstrating accountability for the success of multiple initiatives.

Our technology & product ecosystem

At VIALET, our technology approach blends trusted third-party solutions for foundational services like banking core and payment gateways with an increasing strategic focus on developing our own technology. This in-house development targets key decision points, customer entry experiences, and areas that build our unique competitive advantage.

As senior product manager, you’ll be central to this evolving landscape, shaping the product roadmap by balancing internal innovation with external partner capabilities to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation: 5000-8000 euros gross, based on your experience and knowledge, with room for negotiation.

  • Teamwork: Work within a dedicated product engineering squad alongside an engineering manager and several engineers, taking full end-to-end ownership of your product domain.

  • Health insurance: Comprehensive health coverage after 3 months.

  • Work-life balance: Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options (after the probation period).

  • Professional development: Up to 1000 euros annual reimbursement for work-related training and courses.

  • Inspiring workspace: Modern office on the top floor of Vilnius’ highest office building, offering stunning city views and parking.

  • Wellness benefits: Gym membership to support your physical well-being.

  • Vibrant company culture: Regular company events, city-wide gatherings, and bi-annual company-wide adventures.

  • Collaborative environment: A flat hierarchy where you can freely communicate with anyone and make decisions quickly.

Ready to lead the future of acquiring? Apply now!

Test your knowledge on fraud prevention

Digital banking makes life easier — but also riskier. Take this short quiz to test your fraud awareness and learn simple ways to protect yourself online.

Please find test answers below and good luck!

  1. 1.

    What is the best practice for creating a strong password for your online account?

    1. 1.

      Use your birthdate and a simple word

    2. 2.

      Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters

    3. 3.

      Use the same password for all your accounts for convenience

    4. 4.

      Use only numbers

  2. 2.

    What is a recommended step when using public Wi-Fi to access your financial accounts?

    1. 1.

      Log in to your accounts only if you are using a VPN

    2. 2.

      Avoid accessing any financial accounts on public Wi-Fi

    3. 3.

      Use a public Wi-Fi network even if it is unsecured

    4. 4.

      Only use public Wi-Fi for non-sensitive transactions

  3. 3.

    What is a common indicator of a phishing attempt?

    1. 1.

      An email from a known contact asking for verification

    2. 2.

      An email with urgent language asking you to confirm your account details

    3. 3.

      A phone call from your bank asking you to update your information

    4. 4.

      A notification from your bank’s app about a new feature

  4. 4.

    Which of the following actions is a sign that your account may be compromised?

    1. 1.

      Receiving a confirmation email for a transaction you didn’t make

    2. 2.

      Regularly receiving marketing emails from your bank

    3. 3.

      Seeing advertisements for products you recently searched online

    4. 4.

      Noticing minor changes in the colour scheme of your bank’s website

  5. 5.

    Which of the following is a good practice for managing your account security?

    1. 1.

      Sharing your account password with close friends for convenience

    2. 2.

      Regularly updating your security questions and answers

    3. 3.

      Using the same security questions for multiple accounts

    4. 4.

      Keeping your password written down near your computer for easy access

  6. 6.

    What should you do if you suspect your account details have been stolen?

    1. 1.

      Immediately call your bank to report the issue and freeze your account

    2. 2.

      Wait and see if any suspicious activity occurs

    3. 3.

      Change your password and continue using the account as usual

    4. 4.

      Post about the issue on social media to warn others

  7. 7.

    What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

    1. 1.

      A method to recover a forgotten password

    2. 2.

      A security process that requires two separate forms of identification

    3. 3.

      A way to encrypt your emails

    4. 4.

      A feature that automatically logs you out after inactivity

  8. 8.

    Why is it important to keep your software and apps up to date?

    1. 1.

      To access new features and improve performance

    2. 2.

      To ensure compatibility with your device

    3. 3.

      To protect against vulnerabilities and security threats

    4. 4.

      To avoid advertisements

  9. 9.

    How should you respond to unexpected account alerts or notifications?

    1. 1.

      Ignore them if you are not expecting any changes

    2. 2.

      Verify the alert by contacting your bank using the phone number on their official website

    3. 3.

      Click on any links in the alert to follow instructions

    4. 4.

      Forward the alert to your friends to check if they received similar notifications

  10. 10.

    What should you do if you receive an email from your bank with a link to a login page?

    1. 1.

      Click the link to check if it leads to your bank’s official site

    2. 2.

      Copy the link and paste it into your browser to verify its authenticity

    3. 3.

      Visit your bank’s website directly by typing the URL into your browser and log in from there

    4. 4.

      Open the link in an incognito window to avoid detection of fraud

If you have any questions about the quiz or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at support@vialet.eu for personalised assistance. If you didn’t pass the quiz, don’t worry – you can learn more about the key topics on our website.