Senior Treasury Management Product Manager - Instant Payments

Fifth Third Bank is a financial institution seeking a Senior Treasury Management Product Manager to lead its instant payments capabilities across the RTP and FedNow networks. The role owns product strategy, roadmap, discovery, prioritization, delivery, compliance, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement for scalable payment solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Own the product strategy, roadmap, and long-term vision for instant payments capabilities
• Lead product discovery efforts to identify customer needs, market opportunities, and emerging industry trends
• Define and prioritize product enhancements, new features, and platform capabilities based on customer value, strategic alignment, regulatory requirements, and operational readiness
• Partner closely with Technology teams to translate business objectives into detailed product requirements, user stories, and delivery plans
• Serve as the business owner and subject matter expert for Instant Payments rail capabilities, rules, and network requirements
• Collaborate with Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Technology teams to ensure successful product delivery and ongoing performance
• Monitor product health, adoption, and operational effectiveness to drive continuous improvement
• Identify risks associated with product capabilities and contribute to the development of controls, governance processes, and mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with applicable network and regulatory requirements
• Manage relationships with external payment networks, vendors, and industry partners
• Partner closely with Product Commercialization to align product development priorities with customer demand and go-to-market strategies
• Act as a liaison across business and technology teams to ensure successful execution of the product roadmap

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in business or finance required
• 7+ years of experience in product management, payments, treasury management, financial services, or related disciplines
• Experience leading products through the full product lifecycle, from strategy and prioritization to delivery and continuous improvement
• Experience partnering with technology teams to deliver product outcomes through a cohesive product operating model in an agile environment
• Ability to lead initiatives across matrixed organizations and multi-site environments
• Strong collaboration, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of banking regulations, risk management, and payment industry requirements
• Ability to balance customer needs, business goals, operational considerations, and technical constraints when making product decisions
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders outside direct span of control
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and improving customer payment experiences
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of payment systems and instant payment networks, including RTP® and/or FedNow® preferred