Product Owner - Payments

Employment Heo is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. 

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees. 

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.  

1. We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy 
3. We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
5. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
6. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

Are you an experienced Product Owner or Product Manager who loves the pace of global startups and is looking for your next challenge or opportunity?

We’re looking for a passionate individual to join our Canadian Product Team as a Product Owner. You will help drive the evolution of our payments systems that move money through our platform securely, reliably and at scale. You will guide a payments-focused squad through the development of complex features, work with others to prioritize the right things, and ensure we are shipping high-quality products that delight our users. You will work closely with a team of engineers, designers, and marketers, as well as customers, to define, build, and deliver mission-critical initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Own the delivery of payment capabilities such as real-time rails, embedded finance flows, automated reconciliation and payout systems for payroll and pensions/super globally.
• Shape product requirements and technical specifications using AI tools (eg ChatGPT, v0.dev).
• Work closely with Engineering, Compliance, and Finance to ensure delivery is secure, scalable and compliant.
• Prioritise user stories and outcomes based on customer needs, business goals and risk/compliance input.
• Drive discovery work around new payment features and market expansion opportunities.
• Partner with designers to prototype and test payment UIs (even hands-on with AI tools where needed).
• Support smooth launches and feedback loops with CX, Legal, and external partners.
  

• 2+ years in product management or product ownership, with deep involvement in payments, fintech or banking environments
• Hands-on experience building payments systems, APIs or transaction flows (not just integrating third-party tools)
• Comfort navigating regulatory and compliance considerations (eg KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring)
• Proficiency with AI-first tooling (ChatGPT, v0.dev or equivalents)
• Strong backlog and delivery discipline in agile/squad models
• Analytical mindset - comfortable with payment metrics, failure rates, and reconciliation logic
• Excellent communication skills, able to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
  

• Exposure to NPP, open banking, or embedded finance concepts
• Startup experience or background in scaling fintech products from 0 -> 1
• Experience working across cross-border or multi-currency payment flows
  

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs 
• You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies 
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities 

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.