Lead Product Manager

Breezecash is a dynamic startup backed by Sequoia Capital, focused on building a universal payment layer for seamless transactions. They are seeking a Lead Product Manager – Card Issuing to oversee the development and launch of their card issuing platform, working with various partners to deliver an exceptional card experience.

Responsibilities:

• Own the 0→1 development and launch of our card issuing program, including physical and virtual cards
• Define and execute the card issuing product roadmap, from infrastructure and integrations to user-facing features
• Work closely with issuing banks, payment processors, and card networks (Visa/Mastercard) to launch and scale our card program
• Lead the development of core card functionality, including card provisioning, tokenization, authorization flows, controls, dispute handling, and lifecycle management
• Build and optimize consumer card experiences, including card activation, spending controls, notifications, and transaction visibility
• Partner deeply with engineering, compliance, risk, and operations to design reliable and compliant payment flows
• Drive integrations with wallets, crypto infrastructure, and digital asset products where relevant
• Translate complex payments infrastructure into simple, trusted consumer experiences
• Monitor card program performance including authorization rates, fraud metrics, transaction success, and operational reliability
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to ensure seamless integrations and operational excellence
• Identify opportunities to improve card economics, product differentiation, and user engagement

Requirements:

• 8+ years of Product Management experience, with meaningful time spent in fintech or payments
• Direct experience launching or scaling a card issuing program (0→1 or major rebuild)
• Deep familiarity with card issuing infrastructure, including banks, processors, and card networks
• Experience working with authorization flows, transaction lifecycle, disputes, and card controls
• Strong understanding of payments architecture and financial systems
• Ability to operate in fast-moving startup environments with high ownership and ambiguity
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, compliance, operations, and external partners
• Strong product instincts and ability to translate complex systems into great user experiences
• Preference for candidates who can work hybrid in our NYC office
• Experience with crypto products, wallets, or digital asset platforms
• Prior work on neobanking, embedded finance, or modern fintech infrastructure
• Experience integrating with wallets such as Apple Pay / Google Pay
• Familiarity with BIN sponsorship, program management, and card program compliance
• Background working in high-growth fintech or early-stage startups