Western Union

Manager, LACA Ecosystem Strategy

Western Union  •  Mexico (Hybrid)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Role Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for developing and executing product strategies for ecosystem products in the LACA region such as digital wallets, prepaid cards, etc. Assist in the execution of the WU regional digital strategies through the initiation of new product initiatives and optimization.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the user experience based on knowledge and insight extracted from deep customer, market, and industry analysis.
  • Identify, research, and explore new sources of growth based on regional customer needs and competitive analyses.
  • Assist in the examination of new market opportunities through investigation to identify potential product offerings, strategic alliances, new consumer markets and other opportunities that could drive new growth sources.
  • Assist in building business cases for each new opportunity to clearly outline, prioritize and determine overall customer and business impact.
  • Assist in the sizing and scoping of each opportunity identified to determine both the short- and long-term opportunities to establish an impactful product roadmap.
  • Work hand in hand with other groups within the organization including Business Intelligence, Compliance/Risk, Payments and GTM leads to ensure captured and managed cross functional requirements

Role Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in consumer facing digital product development and management, preferably in the financial services space.
  • Proven track record of experience in core areas of remittances, specifically payments and digital wallet.
  • Cross-functional experience with Compliance, Risk, Payments and Design
  • Impeccable understanding of data and metrics, exercising high quality, data driven decisioning.
  • Strong collaboration skills, able build trust and negotiate with senior teams across functions, including product, design, technology, marketing, compliance, business development and sales, and geographies to build products that delight our global customers.
  • Background in managing direct and cross-functional teams.

Work Shift

Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Mexico specific benefits include:

  • Grocery voucher.
  • 2 personal days off.
  • Savings fund.
  • Insurance for Major Medical Expenses, Vision, Dental.
  • Online medical insurance 24/7.
  • Special days for marriage or concluding an academic degree.

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

05-24-2026

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

Western Union

About Western Union

Many know us as the most trusted way to send money to friends and family overseas and across borders, but we're much more than that.

Our talented teams around the world are building new ways to send, save and spend money. Wherever you are in the world, in whatever currency you choose, we're evolving our services to meet the demands of tomorrow.

We're here for what's next. When our teams make more financial services accessible to people everywhere, we help more people prosper, transforming lives and communities.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Year Founded
1851
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