Senior Technical Product Manager, Banking Platform

Sezzle

. Own the banking platform roadmap supporting accounts, deposits, cards, and lending on a single ledger and account model .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemoteSenior💰 $5,000 - $8,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in banking platform management, including account and transaction systems, regulatory compliance, and technical specifications. Proficient in SQL, API development, and financial infrastructure with a strong understanding of double-entry accounting concepts.

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Banking Platform Roadmap OwnershipCore Banking Platform EvaluationSQL ProficiencyRegulatory Compliance PartnershipTechnical Specification Writing

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Hard Skills

SQLAPI DevelopmentEvent-Driven ArchitectureData MappingDouble-Entry AccountingPayments ProcessingGeneral Ledger IntegrationTransaction Systems ManagementData ModelsTechnical Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationDecision-Making in Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsGenerative AI Applications

Industry Keywords

Core Banking PlatformsFinancial InfrastructureConsumer Finance RegulationCard IssuingBank-Fintech Sponsorship ProgramsVendor OversightLending OriginationBalance AttestationSettlement ReconciliationCompliance and Legal Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on RailsSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the banking platform roadmap supporting accounts, deposits, cards, and lending on a single ledger and account model
Evaluate core banking platforms and processors; lead vendor diligence and build-vs-buy analysis
Shape account hierarchies, sub-ledgers, chart-of-accounts mapping, posting rules, holds, interest and fee accrual, and general ledger integration
Specify requirements for transfers, ACH, card issuing and network settlement, real-time rails, returns, reversals, exception handling, cutoff windows, and settlement reconciliation
Ensure reporting, traceability, controls, reconciliation, balance attestation, and complete transaction history for Finance, audit, and regulators
Partner with Compliance and Legal to translate regulatory requirements into platform capabilities
Own migration and cutover planning, including data mapping, parallel runs, validation, rollback plans, and phased cutover
Write technical specifications, API contracts, event schemas, data models, user stories, and release plans
Write SQL, define platform KPIs, and monitor posting latency, reconciliation breaks, settlement accuracy, and failure rates
Anticipate technical risks, edge cases, race conditions, and dependencies
Deliver against evolving regulatory and business timelines with incomplete information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical discipline (required)
5–10 years of product experience, with meaningful time spent on financial infrastructure rather than only customer-facing surfaces
Real ownership in at least one of: ledgers/general ledger/balance and transaction systems; payments processing, orchestration, or money movement; card issuing or card program management; deposit, wallet, or account platforms; lending origination or loan servicing platforms; product work at a processor, BaaS provider, or core banking vendor
Comfort with double-entry accounting concepts in software, or genuine appetite to learn them quickly
Deep technical understanding of APIs, event-driven architecture, idempotency, distributed system failure modes, batch vs. real-time processing, and data flows
Strong SQL skills and ability to query and interpret data independently
Experience working directly with Compliance, Legal, Finance, or Treasury stakeholders
Ability to work in ambiguity and make sound, documented decisions with incomplete information
Strong written and verbal communication across engineering, Finance, and executive discussions
Hands-on familiarity with AI tools, data models, or generative AI applications
Preferred: direct experience with core banking platforms, core migration/conversion or ledger replacement, licensed financial institutions, consumer finance regulation, consumer credit or BNPL, card products, bank-fintech sponsorship programs, and third-party risk management/vendor oversight