Job Description

About Finzly:

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and founded in 2012 by visionary minds shaping the future of banking and payments in the US, Finzly makes bank transformation radically simple. Our core-independent platform is trusted by some of the market’s leading financial institutions to transform operations and launch new products and services at speed.

We’ve been recognized with 20+ industry awards in the last two years - including three years in a row as one of the Best and Brightest Places to Work as well as accolades for Best Parallel Core Technology, Best Corporate Payments Solution, Best Payments-as-a-Service Provider, and Best Trading System . Quite simply, Finzly is known for being the best in everything we do, giving you the perfect opportunity to grow your career with impact.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Product Owner – US Payments to join our fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in banking and financial systems, with hands-on experience in payment rails including Wire Transfers (Fedwire & SWIFT), RTP, ISO 20022 , and related payment processes. This role is essential in driving requirement gathering, process improvement, system testing coordination, and product ownership to support payment operations, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Payment Business Analysis & Delivery

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for Fedwire, SWIFT, RTP, and ISO 20022 payment processing.
• Develop use cases, functional specifications, and user stories for payment system enhancements.
• Partner with Product Owners, Developers, QA, and Operations to deliver effective payment solutions.
• Map legacy payment formats to ISO 20022 message structures for Fedwire Funds Service and international payments.

Process Optimization & Regulatory Compliance

• Identify and implement automation and process improvements in Wire and Real-Time Payments workflows.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory and network standards , including Fedwire guidelines and the FinCEN Travel Rule.
• Support fraud prevention, risk management, and AML compliance within payment operations.

Testing & Issue Resolution

• Define and coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) for payment system upgrades.
• Work closely with QA teams to validate payment message formats such as pacs.008, pacs.004, and camt messages.
• Monitor, track, and resolve defects and issues related to payment processing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Serve as the primary bridge between business teams and technical teams to align on payment priorities.
• Produce comprehensive dashboards and reports on payment volumes, operational efficiency, and compliance metrics.
• Develop and deliver training materials and user guides for payment system features.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical & Domain Expertise

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Product Owner in US payments (Wire Transfers, RTP, SWIFT, ISO 20022).
• Strong understanding of Fedwire, RTP processing, and ISO 20022 payment standards.
• Proficient in SWIFT MT and MX message formats.
• Experience with payment system integrations, APIs, and core banking platforms.

Business Analysis & Project Management

• Proficient in requirement documentation (BRD, FRD, User Stories) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience using JIRA, Confluence, and defect management tools.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in UAT coordination, SQL, Excel, and BI reporting tools.

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

• Familiar with Fedwire processing standards, FinCEN Travel Rule, OFAC screening, AML, fraud detection, and related compliance controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as AAP, CTP, SWIFT Certified Specialist, PMI-PBA are a plus.
• Background working with banks, fintech companies, or payment processors.
• Experience with ACH, Zelle, or other instant payment networks is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• Full Benefits Package - medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA options!

• Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Company-paid Long-Term Disability

• Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off

• Stock Options

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

• Wellness Programs, including Employee Assistance Program

• Annual Cash Bonus and more!

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