System Product Owner (Card processing)

Wirex is opening a new position for a System Product Owner to join one of the backend teams. Who we are At Wirex, we believe everyone should have access to the benefits of digital currency. We were the first to launch a crypto-enabled debit card, and we’re still ahead of the game—offering intuitive, secure ways to buy, exchange, and spend crypto. We must be doing something right, because more than 7 million people across 130 countries are helping to change the world by using Wirex. Help us shape the future of digital finance! Type of Cooperation: B2B Contract. Location: Fully remote (EU preferred, no sanctioned countries). Role Purpose The System Product Owner owns the functional scope of a backend service in Wirex's card and payments platform, turning business needs and 3rd party/payment schemes integration requirements into clear specifications. With a focus on card processing, the role ensures that transaction flows, processor and scheme integrations (VISA, Mastercard) are designed correctly across markets and implemented as intended. Responsibilities • Gather and analyze new requirements and changes concerning team service ownership. • Compose detailed and understandable system requirements in the form of specifications. • Proactively communicate team inputs and plans to other TPO/SPO on the one hand and upcoming changes across surrounding microservices and client apps to the team on the other. • Analyze 3rd parties API (banks, card processing, payment integrators) documentation that works on different markets (Asia, USA, EU, etc.) and create integration requirements for back-end developers. • Configure system setting, investigate issues, develop logic flows, and make sure everything is implemented correctly. • Participate in product vision creation, functionality, and ideas discussion. Requirements • 2+ years experience as a System Analyst or Business analyst with technical background. • Deep experience in banking/payment cards, understanding in details of how payment cards work, knowledge of payment system protocols. • Knowledge of VISA, Master Card requirements, technology, processes, and standards. • Knowledge of card processing protocols (ISO), reporting and reconciliation procedures, flows of integration processing services with 3rd party systems. • Experience managing card processing services integration/development, transaction processing services integration/development in financial domain — will be a plus. • Experience working with API documentation and preparing integration logic. • Upper intermediate English Benefits • Premium tariffs for our product. • Semi-remote work with flexible hours. • Home office allowance. • Virtual share options scheme after the probation period. • Comprehensive medical insurance after the probation period. • Generous vacation policy: 20 business days of paid leave. • Paid sick leave, Birthday, and Anniversary leave. • Length of Service Holidays. • Engaging in online events for learning and enjoyment. • Coworking with all facilities and parking compensation in Wrocław/Kyiv. NOTE: Benefits may vary from region-to-region and will depend upon the location you are hired in. Originally posted on Himalayas