Sobre

• This role will help scale and advance the Apple Pay ecosystem in Brazil by
• working with leading issuers, merchants, payment networks, PSPs, local payment
• switches, payment processors, FinTechs, and channel partners to deliver seamless
• Apple Pay experiences and drive acceptance across the market. We're seeking a
• payments product leader to drive the technical growth of Apple Pay in Brazil.
• You will provide deep subject-matter expertise during initial engagements with
• new partners, define and execute merchant enablement and acceptance strategies,
• and lead the implementation of new features with existing strategic partners.
• You will own the end-to-end payment experience — ensuring every transaction is
• reliable, secure, and performant across the payment stack.

• DESCRIPTION

• In this role, you will collaborate closely with BD (Business Development),
• Product, Developer Relations, and engineering teams to scale Apple Pay in Brazil
• — driving both issuer enablement and merchant acceptance for digital wallet
• payments. You will drive partner integrations, design scalable technical
• solutions, and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
• across a market with a distinctive local payments landscape (including local
• switches, domestic schemes, and instant payment rails). You will work hands-on
• with a variety of ecosystem partners such as issuers, merchants, PSPs, local
• payment switches, payment processors, networks, FinTechs, POS/acquirer vendors,
• and labs to resolve issues, enable new capabilities, and maintain strong
• technical relationships that directly impact business outcomes. You will lead
• multiple Apple Pay projects from conception through execution, ensuring
• alignment across partners and internal teams, and partner with the BD team to
• drive enablement, acceptance, and adoption at scale. You will also evangelize
• Apple Pay technology, drive Wallet adoption by solving customer problems, and
• stay ahead of local and global industry standards and technology trends.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience as a payments product/program manager, ideally within
• fintech or core payment technologies. Experience in the payments industry and
• digital wallets, including experience working with merchants for digital wallet
• acceptance. Demonstrated experience in the digital wallet ecosystem, payment
• networks, PSPs, and local payment switches in Brazil. Ability to lead complex
• initiatives with hands-on technical expertise across the payment ecosystem,
• including NFC/contactless payments, EMV, payment rails, gateways, PSPs,
• acquirers, and payment terminals. Proficiency in English and Portuguese. Proven
• ability to communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate
• ambiguity and make sound decisions. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical
• Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent work
• experience).

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience working with external partners on cross-channel initiatives
• and new technologies. Deep understanding of Network Tokenization standards, NFC
• technologies, EMV contactless, 3DS, ISO 8583/ISO 20022, RTP, WSDL, and mobile
• technology. Experience with Brazilian domestic schemes (e.g., Elo), local
• payment switches, and payment rails. Experience in payment processing, mobile
• payments, merchant acceptance, issuer apps, e-commerce, and the NFC ecosystem
• and applications. Experience in issuer or payment ecosystem authentication
• methods, fraud prevention and detection, and industry best practices. Experience
• with LATAM domestic schemes (e.g., Elo, Cabal), vouchers, combo cards, Electron
• cards, or alternate payment methods. Proficiency in Spanish.