Sr. Product Manager, Core Payments in Chicago, Illinois at Aeropay

Job Title
Reports to: Head of ProductFLSA Status: Exempt
About Us:
We have been recognized as one of Built In Chicago’s Best Startups to Work for in 2026!
Aeropay is a financial technology company modernizing money movement with pay by bank solutions. Headquartered in Chicago and backed by leading investors, Aeropay enables businesses to accept compliant, cashless payments through direct bank-to-bank (ACH) transfers, eliminating card fees and outdated payment rails. Powering online checkouts, in-store transactions and embedded payments, Aeropay’s flexible APIs and integrations are built on a secure and scalable infrastructure with compliance at the core. In industries where risk mitigation and user experience matter most, our platform gives our partners a faster, safer and more intuitive way to pay.
Aeropay is redefining what it means to pay—and get paid—by bank.
Position Overview:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for defining and executing on product strategy, working cross-functionally to deliver impactful features and experiences that meet the needs of our business customers and end users. You’ll partner closely with Engineering, Design, Revenue and Business Operations to ship high-quality solutions that drive growth and scale across the Aeropay ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Roadmapping:

• Define and maintain the product roadmap in alignment with company goals
• Prioritize features based on customer needs, business impact and technical feasibility

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Engineering, Design, Revenue, and Business Operations throughout the product lifecycle
• Ensure stakeholders are aligned and informed on product decisions and timelines

Requirements & Execution:

• Translate product vision into clear, actionable requirements and user stories
• Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming and other agile ceremonies as needed

Customer & Market Insight:

• Gather and analyze customer feedback to validate problems and inform solutions
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for innovation

Performance & Iteration:

• Track key metrics to evaluate product success and areas for improvement
• Iterate on existing features to drive adoption, engagement and value

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of product management experience, ideally in a startup or fast-paced tech environment
• Experience with API-based or platform products (fintech experience is a strong plus)
• Experience with core payment processing (ACH, RTP or even card processing)
• Strong technical fluency — you’re comfortable discussing architecture and tradeoffs with engineers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A problem-solver mindset with a bias toward action
• Experience working in agile teams and with tools like Jira, Figma or similar
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and ambiguity
• Passion for building great products and improving customer outcomes

Working Location, Compensation & Benefits:

• This role is expected to be in office at Aeropay’s Chicago HQ a minimum of three days per week prior to 4/6/26 and Monday through Thursday following 4/6/26
• Benefits Offered:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • 401(k) Employer Match
  • Flexible PTO

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Aeropay is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation and the overall success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, parental status, genetic history, political affiliation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations in which we operate.
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $150,000 – $180,000 per year.