Vice President of Product

Vice President Of ProductPaystand is the world's leading blockchain-enabled B2B payments network, transforming commercial finance into a software-driven, zero-fee, and open ecosystem. Recognized as a CNBC/Statista 2026 World's Top Fintech company, Paystand delivers over a decade of on-chain payments experience to middle and large enterprises.Paystand's network services more than one million payors that have moved $20+ billion in volume. With its acquisitions of Yaydoo, Teampay and Bitwage, Paystand's full-stack platform includes agentic AI, its USDb stablecoin, and AR/AP solutions on one tightly integrated network. Its non-profit arm, Paystand.org, advances the mission to democratize finance through Bitcoin and blockchain technology.The VP of Product is a senior operator responsible for translating Paystand's corporate strategy into a focused product vision, commercially sound roadmap, and disciplined execution. This leader will own the Product Management function and work side by side with Engineering, Design, GTM, Finance, Operations, and executive leadership to unify and scale Paystand's B2B payments platform across accounts receivable, accounts payable, digital assets, and cross-border payments.This is not a strategy-only role. The right leader brings technical credibility, strong business judgment, customer insight, and organizational leadership—using each to make difficult tradeoffs, remove execution barriers, and deliver measurable revenue, adoption, retention, and operating leverage. The role will lead and influence teams across the United States and LATAM and must operate effectively across cultures, time zones, and business lines.Strategic priorities include unifying the product platform, integrating and scaling Bitwage, advancing digital assets and stablecoin utility, scaling AI-native products and operations, and building a high-performance product system.Key responsibilities include owning product and portfolio strategy, driving technical and product execution, connecting product decisions to business results, leading cross-functional execution, representing the customer and market, establishing performance discipline, and communicating at the executive level.We are looking for a leader with 10+ years of progressive leadership across product, engineering, technical strategy, or adjacent business functions, including significant experience leading complex B2B fintech, payments, SaaS, or financial-platform products. A demonstrated record of building, launching, and scaling products that produced measurable revenue, adoption, retention, customer, or operating results is required. A blended technical and business foundation is required: a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, a business-focused technical discipline, or equivalent technical experience, paired with an MBA, formal business training, or substantial experience leading a commercial or operational business function.Direct working knowledge of digital assets, stablecoins, blockchain-based payment rails, cross-border payment flows, settlement, liquidity, and the practical risk and regulatory considerations that shape these products is required. Technical depth sufficient to engage credibly with engineers and architects on APIs, platform architecture, data, security, integrations, and system tradeoffs; prior engineering or hands-on technical experience is strongly valued. Strong commercial judgment and financial fluency, with the ability to connect product and technical decisions to revenue, margin, market position, implementation cost, and long-term enterprise value is required. Meaningful cross-functional leadership experience beyond product, including success influencing or leading engineering, GTM, operations, finance, customer success, or other business functions is required. Exceptional analytical rigor, systems thinking, and cognitive agility, paired with the emotional intelligence to influence strong personalities, absorb dissent, communicate directly, and make sound decisions under pressure is required. A proven talent builder who sets high standards, develops leaders, creates accountability, and operates with curiosity, resilience, humility, and low ego is required. Experience leading distributed, multicultural teams and collaborating effectively across the United States and LATAM is required. Fluent professional English is required.Preferred qualifications include prior experience as an engineer, technical product leader, solutions architect, or comparable role that required hands-on understanding of software systems. Experience integrating an acquired company, consolidating overlapping product lines, or migrating customers and teams to a unified platform is preferred. Deep experience in B2B payments, embedded finance, treasury management, the Office of the CFO, ERP ecosystems, or API-first financial infrastructure is preferred. Working knowledge of U.S. and LATAM payments, banking, data, security, and regulatory environments is preferred. Professional fluency in Spanish is preferred.AI-native leadership includes demonstrated results incorporating AI or agentic systems into product development, research, analytics, decision support, customer experiences, or operating workflows. Designs repeatable systems that increase execution capacity, reduce manual work, improve decision quality, and make knowledge reusable across teams. Continuously challenges how work is performed—not only within product, but across connected functions—and converts experimentation into durable, measurable business improvements. Balances speed and calculated risk with appropriate controls, clear guardrails, and accountability for outcomes.This role is based in the United States or LATAM, with onsite work at our Santa Cruz, California headquarters highly preferred. Candidates in other locations may be considered based on their qualifications and the needs of the business. For candidates working onsite in Santa Cruz, the annual base salary range is $220,000–$250,000 USD. Additional compensation and benefits include (but not limited to) performance-based bonuses, a generous equity package, 401(k) matching, health benefits, and a wellness allowance. Compensation for candidates in other locations will reflect the applicable geographic market, experience and qualifications, internal equity, and local legal requirements.Enjoy generous PTO and sick leave, because we believe in balance. 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. We've got your health covered with comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans. Fuel your days with free snacks and paid lunches in the office. Unlock stock options and own a piece of our success! Work with the best tools and equipment, setting you up to thrive. And the best part? Endless growth opportunities await you as we rapidly expand!