Manager, Product Strategy II

As the Product Strategy Manager, you will use research, analysis, and industry insights to support the growth and evolution of Moneris' Distribution Partnerships portfolio.

You will collaborate with business leaders to identify strategic opportunities, assess market trends, evaluate competitive dynamics, and develop data-driven recommendations that influence portfolio direction.

Working across product, sales, marketing, operations, finance, legal, risk, and technology teams, you will help shape strategies that strengthen Moneris' position within the payments and commerce ecosystem while supporting exceptional partner and developer experiences.

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Location: You will be based in our Toronto office, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Reporting Relationship: You will report to the Director, Product - Distribution Partnerships.

Posting Type: Replacement.

What you'll do:

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  • Business Cases and Strategic Recommendations: Develop business cases, financial models, executive presentations, and recommendations to support investment decisions, portfolio planning, and growth strategies.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with leaders across product, technology, sales, marketing, finance, operations, legal, and risk teams to align strategic initiatives with business objectives and support successful execution.
  • Commercialization and Go-to-Market Strategy: Support commercialization initiatives through pricing analysis, market assessments, go-to-market planning, sales enablement, and performance measurement.
  • Portfolio Governance and Performance Management: Develop frameworks, metrics, governance processes, and reporting mechanisms that support strategic decision-making and portfolio management.
  • Voice of the Customer and Partner: Gather and assess feedback from partners, clients, internal stakeholders, and industry participants to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.
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• Voice of the Customer and Partner: Gather and assess feedback from partners, clients, internal stakeholders, and industry participants to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.
• Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Conduct market research, competitive analyses, and industry assessments to identify emerging trends, market opportunities, risks, and competitive insights across the payments and commerce ecosystemVoice of the Customer and Partner: Gather and assess feedback from partners, clients, internal stakeholders, and industry participants to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.

• Industry Engagement and Team Development: Provide guidance to analysts and represent Moneris at industry events, conferences, strategic meetings, and partner engagements as needed. ‍
• Strategy Development and Execution: Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives across the Distribution Partnerships portfolio, identifying opportunities to drive growth, strengthen partner relationships, and improve portfolio performance. ‍
• Partner and Developer Experience: Support initiatives that enhance partner and developer experiences, including onboarding, lifecycle management, APIs, self-service capabilities, operational tooling, and ecosystem enablement.

What you'll bring:

• 4+ years of experience in product management within fast-paced, tech-driven environments (prior startup experience is especially valued).
• Proven track record of shipping customer-facing products that achieve meaningful user adoption and engagement.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions proactively rather than retroactively justify them.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and simply.
• Experience with AI/ML products, financial services, or enterprise software.

What you'll get:

• Impact & Ownership: A unique opportunity to shape the future of banking through AI, owning end-to-end product initiatives.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a talented and passionate team that values continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Competitive Compensation: Includes salary, benefits, and potential equity in a fast-growing startup.
• Professional Growth: Access to resources and mentorship to expand your skill set, influence strategy, and accelerate your career.
• Culture of Innovation: We encourage risk-taking, learning from failures, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fintech.

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As an early-stage company building at the frontier of AI, we work with high intensity and commitment. While schedules can vary by role/team, many weeks will demand extra focus, flexibility and time particularly during major launches and high impact sprints. We're seeking those who are aligned to and able to commit to that expectation which includes 5 days per week in our San Francisco Office.