Senior Specialist, Product Management – Emerging Payment Methods

Senior Specialist, Product Management – Emerging Payment MethodsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Our PurposeMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.Title and SummarySenior Specialist, Product Management – Emerging Payment MethodsOverviewThe Senior Product Specialist will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of consumer core payments in Europe. This role focuses on emerging payment innovations, including Alternative Payment Methods (APMs), Stablecoins, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The ideal candidate will combine product execution skills with strategic curiosity, helping translate complex market dynamics into actionable product initiatives. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to define, build, and optimize next‑generation payment solutions that meet evolving consumer needs.RoleSupport the development and execution of product strategies for APMs, stablecoins, and CBDCs across European marketsCollaborate with global and regional product teams to ensure alignment, scalability, and regulatory complianceTranslate emerging trends and regulatory developments into product requirements and business opportunitiesPartner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Compliance, Risk, Sales) and external entities (e.g., fintechs, financial institutions, regulators) to drive product commercializationMonitor performance metrics and customer feedback to inform continuous product improvementJob RequirementsConsolidate experience in product management, strategy, or fintech roles, ideally within payments or digital assetsSolid understanding of the European payments landscape, including APMs, blockchain-based assets, and CBDCsFamiliarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., PSD2, MiCA, ECB Digital Euro initiatives)Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexityExperience working in cross‑functional teams and agile environmentsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsFluent in English; additional European languages are a plusWillingness to travel across Europe as neededCorporate Security ResponsibilityAbide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;Report any suspected information security violation or breach, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionProduct Management and MarketingIndustriesFinancial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and InternetGet notified about new Product Management Specialist jobs in Rome, Latium, Italy.#J-18808-Ljbffr