Head of Product – Payments Growth

As the Head of Product – Payments Growth, you will report directly to the VP of Product and be responsible for the full strategy, roadmap, and performance of dLocal’s key payment method portfolio. You will define how dLocal becomes the undisputed leader in next-generation payment experiences in emerging markets—driving adoption, performance, and revenue growth for our merchants.

You will lead a team of product managers, collaborate closely with engineering, design, risk, finance, and commercial teams across regions, and build strong relationships with external partners (banks, PSPs, APM players, card schemes, BNPL providers, and regulators). Your mission is to create category-leading products that deliver exceptional conversion, reliability, and user experience—while navigating the unique regulatory, operational, and market dynamics of emerging economies.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role ideal for a strategic thinker who combines deep payments expertise with execution excellence and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a compelling vision for Payments Growth at dLocal, turning emerging payment trends into scalable products for global merchants.

• Build and own the multi-year strategy for key payment methods (BNPL, Virtual Accounts, Physical Payments, and others), ensuring they become best-in-class solutions in emerging markets.

• Identify new payment opportunities and lead the creation of innovative products that expand dLocal’s market leadership.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers focused on individual payment methods and growth areas.

• Define clear goals, KPIs, and success metrics for each payment product, ensuring strong performance across availability, conversion, cost efficiency, and revenue.

• Drive the entire product lifecycle—from ideation to launch, scaling, iteration, and continuous optimization.

• Work closely with engineering, compliance, commercial, and operations to deliver reliable, scalable, and frictionless payment solutions.

• Build strong partnerships with external stakeholders, including customers, banks, BNPL providers, processors, and alternative payment method partners.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in product management, with at least 4+ years in payments, financial services, or fintech—ideally owning specific payment method products (BNPL, card acquiring, APMs, wallets, cash-based payments, or bank transfer rails).

• Proven track record of building and scaling payment products in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

• Strong leadership experience, including leading product managers and cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to translate long-term vision into actionable roadmaps.

• Excellent verbal and written English communication; Spanish is a plus.

Conditions

Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:

• Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe!*

• Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance.

• Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity.

• Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded.

• Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription.

• Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes.

• Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!

• dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!