Senior Manager, Banking Products (18-Month Contract)

Our Story & Purpose:

Were Vancity a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946 our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. Weve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and were actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada were proud to be consistently recognized as one of the countrys Top Employers. If youre ready to join our team of 2300 diverse individuals access competitive rewards and benefits and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As the Senior Manager Payment Banking Products you will be accountable for driving sustainable revenue growth through innovative payment products and services that address the evolving needs of our members. You will provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of products oversee product strategy and roadmaps guide cross-functional teams and collaborate extensively with senior leaders to deliver enterprise-wide initiatives. We are seeking an experienced payment product leader who combines strong business acumen strategic thinking and people leadership skills with a deep understanding of banking products member needs and market trends.

This is a Full-time Temporary role based remote role and will report directly to the Director Payment Products. While this position provides a remote work arrangement you may be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Leading the strategy growth and performance of payment products and services across your portfolio
• Developing and maintaining product strategies and business plans that support long-term organizational objectives
• Guiding product managers and cross-functional teams through enterprise-wide product development initiatives
• Establishing and overseeing product roadmaps to ensure successful execution of strategic priorities
• Collaborating with senior leaders to prioritize initiatives and align resources to business goals
• Analyzing market trends competitive landscapes and member needs to identify growth opportunities
• Ensuring products are developed and managed within allocated budgets while delivering business value
• Partnering with Finance and Analytics teams to evaluate performance monitor outcomes and optimize product success
• Removing barriers and enabling teams to deliver high-impact solutions efficiently
• Driving continuous improvement innovation and operational excellence across the product portfolio

What Youll Bring to the Team:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Commerce Finance Marketing or a related discipline
• 8 years of progressive experience in product management product strategy or payment product development
• 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and leading large cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated experience developing product strategies business cases and product roadmaps
• Strong understanding of retail and commercial payment products member experience design and product lifecycle management
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth while balancing risk compliance and member outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management communication and influencing skills at senior leadership levels
• Experience working with financial analysis business performance metrics and budget management
• Professional designations such as PMP MBA CFP CFA or Certified Product Manager are considered assets
  
  

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience leading digital payment product initiatives or financial technology transformations
• Knowledge of agile product development methodologies and customer-centered design practices
• Experience leveraging advanced analytics and data insights to drive product decisions
  
  

Youll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Strategic Leader - Able to develop and execute long-term product strategies that align with business goals and member needs.
• Collaborative Influencer - Skilled at building relationships and aligning diverse stakeholders across the organization.
• Results Driven - Focused on delivering sustainable growth business value and measurable outcomes.
• Innovative Thinker - Passionate about identifying opportunities to improve products services and member experiences.
• People Developer - Committed to coaching mentoring and building high-performing teams.
  
  

We value lived experience so if you are interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills dont perfectly align with those listed.

What Youll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $116500 to $143850 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications skills previous experience and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job youre joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer: Were the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canadas Top Employers.
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year with additional days earned over time.
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BCs 11 statutory holidays we offer 2 extra days plus care days for personal or family illness.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date with three levels of coverage to choose from.
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

Vancity Talent Programs:

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Black or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner this initiative provides access to career development opportunities prioritized job screening and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

At Vancity were committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are also committed to an inclusive barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage) we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at Were here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality so you can participate fully in the process.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager