Senior Product Manager International Rapid Resp...
@ GiveDirectly

Hybrid
$129,000
Hybrid
Intern
Posted 16 hours ago

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About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly aims to reshape international giving by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. With over $1B raised since 2011 and cash delivered to more than 1.5 million people in 15 countries, GD is recognized for its innovative approach in cash transfer interventions.

About This Role

The Senior Product Manager International Rapid Response Payment Systems will drive the design, evaluation, and deployment of cutting-edge payment solutions for crisis-affected and extremely poor populations worldwide. This role is fully remote but requires at least 3 hours of overlap with an East Africa timezone.

What You’ll Do

  • Payments Strategy and Roadmapping: Own product vision, roadmap, and set actionable goals.
  • Innovate Global Payments: Evaluate international payment solutions including blockchain and decentralized finance.
  • Build Payment Infrastructure: Design secure, compliant systems and integrate payment rails.
  • Research & Collaboration: Conduct landscape analysis and work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Performance Management: Define, monitor metrics, and refine internal playbooks.

What You’ll Bring

  • 5+ years experience in international digital payment systems or fintech.
  • Expertise in global remittance, mobile money, and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience with stablecoin or crypto payment solutions.
  • Ability to navigate high ambiguity and collaborate across diverse teams.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and technical documentation skills.

Nice to Have

Experience in crisis or humanitarian contexts; familiarity with startups in emerging markets; comfort with SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation.

Compensation

The US base salary is $129,000 and the Kenya base salary is $101,221. For candidates outside these regions, an estimated salary benchmark will be shared during the hiring process.

Why Work at GiveDirectly

You will join a supportive, flexible team with robust health benefits, flexible paid time off, and allowances for desk setup and professional development.

Commitment to Safeguarding

GiveDirectly is dedicated to safeguarding its recipients, staff, and partners. The organization follows strict screening procedures and adheres to a zero tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

Key skills/competency

payments, digital, blockchain, remittance, strategy, fintech, compliance, mobile money, integration, analysis

How to Get Hired at GiveDirectly

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant international payment experience.
  • Research GiveDirectly: Understand their mission and global impact.
  • Emphasize technical skills: Showcase blockchain and fintech competencies.
  • Prepare for behavioral interviews: Reflect on inclusive teamwork experiences.
  • Follow application guidelines: Ensure resume clarity and detail achievements.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review global payments API documentation.
Practice blockchain and stablecoin case studies.
Analyze remittance and mobile money data.
Study integration and compliance technical guides.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved complex problems.
Explain managing cross-functional collaboration.
Share experience working in ambiguous environments.
Discuss inclusive teamwork in diverse settings.

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