Finastra

Lead Product Manager

Finastra  •  Bengaluru, IN (Remote)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Who are we?


At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

Disclaimer:

Finastra has signed an agreement to sell its Universal Banking business to Pollen Street Capital, with completion expected end 2026 / early 2027, subject to consultation and customary closing conditions. Upon completion, this role is expected to transition to the standalone Universal Banking business, creating opportunities to support its future growth and success.

About the Role

We are building the next generation of corporate banking capabilities using a composable domain service approach. Thisrepresentsa shift away from monolithic core systems towards modular, domain-aligned, API-first services delivered incrementally.

As Product Manager for Corporate Banking, you willbe responsible fordefining and executing the product strategy across cash management, liquidity, andcorporatelending domains You will lead the design and delivery of a modern, scalable platform that supports how banks manage liquidity, deliver cash services, and service lending products.

This is a senior, domain leadership role, combining strategic ownership, delivery oversight, and team leadership You will manage a team of Product Owners and Business Analysts and playa central rolein shaping the evolution of the broader corporate banking portfolio.

The role reports to the Head of LendingPortfolio, within theCPO organization

Domain Scope

You will own arangeof capabilities spanning:

Liquidity & Cash Foundations

  • Nostro Management

  • Bank Limits

  • Notional Pooling

  • Credit Lines (liquidity context)

  • Cash Operations

  • Virtual Accounts

CorporateLending

  • Bilateral Loans

  • Syndicated Lending

Future Expansion

  • Structured Deposits

  • Securities

  • Potential extension into Trade Finance and adjacent domains

You are accountable for ensuring these capabilities are delivered as cohesive, domain-aligned services, not fragmented point solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap

  • Define and own the product strategyacross cash, liquidity, andcorporatelending

  • Establish andmaintaina sequenced, value-driven roadmapaligned to business priorities

  • Drive alignment between domain capabilities and overall platform direction

Domain Leadership

  • Act as the domain owner for Corporate Banking capabilitieswithin the Lending portfolio

  • Ensure clear domain boundaries and strong alignment across liquidity, cash, andcorporatelending

  • Champion a modular, reusable service modelacross all delivered capabilities

Delivery Oversight

  • Lead delivery across multiple squads through Product Owners and Business Analysts

  • Ensure consistent backlog quality, prioritisation, and execution discipline

  • Balance short-term delivery with long-term platform integrity

Team Leadership

  • Line manage and develop:

  • Product Owners

  • Business Analysts

  • Establish strong ways of working across product and engineering

  • Build domain capability and depth within the team

Stakeholder Management

  • Partner closely with:

  • Head of Lending (portfolio direction and priorities)

  • Engineering and architecture leadership

  • Commercial and sales teams

  • Support client engagement, including validation of roadmap and capabilities

Commercial & Market Alignment

  • Ensure product direction reflects market demand and client needs

  • Contribute to positioning and adoption of corporate banking capabilities

  • Support go-to-market considerations whererequired

What Success Looks Like

  • A clear, credible roadmap spanning liquidity, cash, andcorporatelending

  • Strong alignment between strategy, backlog, and delivery across domains

  • High-performing team of Product Owners and Business Analysts

  • Delivery of reusable, composable servicesthat support multiple use cases

  • Measurable progress in building a modern corporate banking platform

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Product Manager in banking or financial services

  • Strong domainexpertiseacross at least two of the following:

  • Liquidity management

  • Cash management / transaction banking

  • Corporate lending

  • Experience leading product delivery across multiple teams or domains

  • Strong understanding of agile product delivery models

  • Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills

Desirable

  • Experience with corporate or core banking platforms

  • Familiarity with API-led and event-driven architectures

  • Exposure to domain-led or composable platform strategies

  • Understanding of adjacent domains such as securities or trade finance

Working Model

You will lead a domain-aligned product team consisting of:

  • Product Owners aligned to sub-domains (e.g. liquidity, cash, lending)

  • Business Analysts supporting domain analysis and delivery

  • Engineering squads delivering domain services(indirectly through our CTO organisation)

The role requires a balance of strategic thinking, hands-on engagement, and organisational leadership

Our Approach

We are building using a composable domain service model:

  • Domain-aligned, modular service architecture

  • API-first and event-driven design

  • Cloud-native deployment

  • Incremental delivery of business capability

This enables banks to modernise progressively, adopting new capabilities without large-scale core replacement.

Why Join

  • Opportunity to shape a greenfield corporate banking platform

  • Ownership of critical domains across liquidity, cash, and lending

  • Leadership role within a strategic product portfolio

  • Direct influence on how modern banking platforms are designed and delivered

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.

Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*

Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.

Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.

Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.

Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.

Finastra

About Finastra

We’re partnering with financial institutions to deliver reliable and secure mission-critical financial services software shaped by their needs and driven by innovation.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Paddington, GB
Year Founded
2017
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