Director of EU Banking Product

About the role

PayPal is seeking a seasoned leader to head its EU Banking Product portfolio. The Director will shape and execute the product strategy for bank‑related payment flows across Europe, ensuring the solutions are scalable, compliant and meet customer needs.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive the product roadmap for SEPA, direct debits, real‑time (Instant SEPA) payments, cross‑border settlement and payout capabilities.
• Collaborate with product, compliance, engineering, partnership, risk and regional business teams to deliver end‑to‑end banking solutions.
• Own the banking stack’s performance, regulatory compliance and customer relevance across the EU.
• Establish a shared vision and align stakeholders on platform initiatives that enable rapid development and deployment.
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape and emerging payment schemes to keep PayPal’s offering ahead of the curve.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in product management or product leadership within the payments or banking sector.
• Deep understanding of European payment schemes such as SEPA, direct debits and real‑time payments.
• Proven ability to work across cross‑functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills and a track record of delivering complex, regulated products.
• Fluency in English; additional European language is a plus.

Required skills