Head of Product- North America

The world of payment processing is rapidly evolving, and businesses are looking for loyal and strategic partners, to help them grow. Meet Nuvei, the Canadian fintech company accelerating the business of clients around the world. Nuvei's modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 50 markets, 150 currencies and 700 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration. At Nuvei, we live our core values, and we thrive on solving complex problems. We’re dedicated to continually improving our product and providing relentless customer service.   We are always looking for exceptional talent to join us on the journey! As the Head of North America Product at Nuvei, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic vision for our product portfolio in the North American market. This leadership position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in payment technology, acquiring, cost optimization, and ACH solutions. A critical requirement for this role is deep domain expertise in U.S. debit, specifically: · PIN and PINless debit routing strategies · Card-present and card-not-present transaction flows · Optimization across networks (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, NYCE, Pulse, STAR, Accel) You will lead a cross-functional team in driving product innovation, managing the entire product lifecycle, and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the success and growth of Nuvei’s offerings in the dynamic payments landscape. This includes 2 VP level direct reports and 12 indirect reports at the individual contributor level. The role demands strategic thinking, market analysis, and effective leadership to maintain Nuvei’s competitive edge and deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients and the market.  Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership: · Develop and execute the strategic vision for Nuvei’s product portfolio in North America, aligning with the overall corporate strategy. · Drive product innovation and differentiation to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving payments industry. · Lead strategic initiatives to improve interchange optimization, especially through intelligent debit routing for PIN and PINless flows. · Manage & drive performance of 14-person Product Org, including 2 VP-level direct reports and 12 indirect reports.   2. Product Development and Management: · Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products. · Lead a cross-functional team of product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to drive product development initiatives. · Own product management and execution for processing, ACH, payment facilitation, and B2B products in the North American region. · Champion the buildout of PIN/PINless debit capabilities across both in-store and online channels, including integration with terminal, gateway, and host routing systems. 3. Market Analysis and Insights: · Utilize market insights and competitor benchmarking to inform product strategies and roadmaps. · Monitor trends in debit regulation (e.g., Durbin Amendment), issuer behavior, and network economics that impact Nuvei’s transaction routing strategy. 4. Stakeholder Collaboration: · Work closely with the global product teams, ensuring a cohesive and holistic value proposition across geographies. · Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and client success teams to understand client needs and market demands, translating insights into actionable product features. · Establish and nurture strong relationships with key clients, card networks, processors, and regulatory bodies. 5. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: · Ensure all North American products comply with relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standards. · Collaborate with compliance and risk management teams to mitigate risks and ensure routing practices adhere to both card scheme and government mandates. Requirements · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. · Proven leadership experience in product management within the payments industry, with a focus on North America. · Expertise in U.S. debit systems, including: o PIN and PINless debit routing o Card-present and card-not-present debit use cases o Dual-message and single-message transaction processing o Acquirer routing logic, BIN tables, and terminal/network interoperability · Deep understanding of acquiring, payment facilitation, and ACH technologies. · Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to turn market insights into actionable product strategies. · Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization. · Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in the payments industry. · 7+ years of experience in senior product leadership roles. · Based in EST or CST US time zones to allow for effective global collaboration.