Job Openings at Verto

Verto is a global B2B payments solution that helps businesses send money to anyone, anywhere. Using a purposefully built tech infrastructure and payment rails, you can instantly send and receive money in over 200 countries. Today, Verto helps 1000+ customers from startups, SMEs to large corporate companies convert millions of dollars per year. Using our liquidity and price discovery marketplace solution, new customers can convert between 49 currencies, open bank account or wallets in seconds and make payments on a single platform.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Junior Legal Counsel 

Job Location: Lagos

About the job

• At Verto, we're actively democratising global finance, empowering businesses in Emerging Markets with seamless payment and liquidity solutions that have already led to billions in annual processing. Recognised as 'Fintech Start-Up of the Year' and a Milken-Motsepe Prize winner, we offer you the unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing, award-winning innovator where your work directly drives financial inclusion and global economic growth. Be part of a dynamic, world-class team that values impact, fosters continuous development, and champions an inclusive culture where your contributions truly matter.
• We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Legal Counsel to join our growing team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including NDAs, Service Agreements, Supplier Contracts, and Partnership Agreements.
• Drive legal operations and process improvement by identifying bottlenecks, proposing practical solutions (e.g., new intake forms, tech rollouts), and improving workflows.
• Maintain and update our legal content library, including legal templates and playbooks, ensuring they align with business needs.
• Develop and maintain self-service training materials and guides to empower business colleagues to handle basic legal questions.
• Take ownership of small-to-medium-sized legal projects aimed at enhancing the legal team’s efficiency and scalability.

What You Need

• A qualified lawyer in South Africa, Nigeria, or Kenya.
• NQ - 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) either in-house or at a top-tier law firm.
• Foundational knowledge of contract law with demonstrable experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements.
• A genuine interest and experience in legal operations, process improvement, or legal technology (e.g., contract management systems) is highly valued.
• A Problem-solver who communicates complex legal issues in simple, practical, and commercial terms.
• We will not be able to progress your application without all the above skills/qualifications

What We’d Like To See

• Some experience (in-house or with clients) in the financial services, banking, payments, or fintech industry.
• A highly organized, self-motivated individual with a deep-seated curiosity and a "no-task-is-too-small" attitude.
• Excitement about technology and new, more efficient ways of working.

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2.) Product Manager (Enterprise Payments)

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Description

• We are looking for an API-first Product Manager with experience in developer-focused products to own the strategy and execution of our Payments for Platforms offering.
• Your mission will be to build a world-class, developer-centric product that enables SaaS companies, marketplaces, and other digital platforms to embed Verto's global payment and FX capabilities directly into their applications via our API.
• You will be responsible for the entire developer journey.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the API Product Lifecycle: Drive the end-to-end lifecycle for our API-first products, from strategic planning and discovery to launch and iteration.
• Champion Developer Experience (DX): Obsess over our API documentation, SDKs, sandbox environments, and developer onboarding process to ensure a seamless integration experience.
• Engage with Partners: Work directly with the developer community and our platform partners to understand their needs, challenges, and use cases for embedded finance.
• Define the Roadmap: Create and maintain the product roadmap, writing clear technical specifications, API contracts, and user stories for a developer audience.
• Analyze Platform Metrics: Define and track key metrics (KPIs) such as API adoption rates, time-to-first-call, developer satisfaction, and transaction volume per partner.
• Collaborate for Success: Work closely with engineering, design, compliance, sales, and go-to-market teams to build and launch a successful platform product.

What You Need

• Proven API/Platform PM Experience: A track record of shipping successful API-first or developer-focused B2B products.
• Deep Domain Knowledge: A strong understanding of Payments-as-a-Service (PaaS) or embedded finance concepts. You must be comfortable with API design principles (REST), webhooks, and the technical architecture of platform-based products.
• Technical Acumen: You are not required to code, but you must be able to hold your own in technical discussions with engineers about API design and system architecture.
• Developer Empathy: A genuine passion for understanding and solving problems for a developer audience.
• Excellent Communication: The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Approach: Comfortable making decisions based on data in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Regulatory Familiarity: Experience working in a regulated or compliance-heavy industry is a strong plus.

Life at Verto (Benefits)

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Opportunity to build a groundbreaking API-first product at a fast-growing FinTech.
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to directly drive financial inclusion and global economic growth.

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Our Interview Process

• Step 1: Initial Call - A brief chat with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your experience and interests.
• Step 2: Hiring Manager Interview - Deeper dive into your skills and experience relevant to the role.
• Step 3: Panel Interview - Present your case study to the team and discuss how you'd apply your approach to the role.
• Step 4: Offer - We aim to make a decision quickly after the final interview.

3.) Senior Product Manager (Expansion)

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time 
Department: Product

Job Summary

• We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Product Manager to take the helm of our Core Infrastructure team.
• This role sits at the very heart of Verto's platform, responsible for owning and scaling the global financial network that underpins all our products.
• This is a critical leadership position focused not only on integrating new payment rails and banking partners but also on defining the strategic roadmap for our global expansion.
• You will be the visionary driving the scalability, resilience, and reach of our entire payment ecosystem.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead Infrastructure Strategy: Develop and execute the long-term product strategy for Verto’s core payments infrastructure and global network expansion.
• Drive Global Integrations: Lead the end-to-end integration of new global payment rails (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA, local ACH networks) and banking partners, from initial due diligence to technical implementation and launch.
• Guide Expansion Roadmap: Conduct in-depth analysis of new markets, payment technologies, and regulatory landscapes to build compelling business cases and prioritize our geographic and network expansion initiatives.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor a team of product managers and analysts focused on the infrastructure domain, fostering a culture of excellence and deep domain expertise.
• Manage Financial Partnerships: Act as the key product liaison between Verto and its external financial partners, including banks, payment processors, and liquidity providers.
• Architect for Scale: Partner closely with senior engineering and architecture leads to design scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure that can support our future growth and product ambitions.

What You Need

• Extensive Product Experience: 7+ years of product management experience, with at least 3+ years focused on core payments infrastructure, financial networks, or cross-border payments.
• Expert Domain Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of global payment systems (SWIFT, correspondent banking, ISO20022), clearing and settlement mechanisms, and the technical and operational aspects of integrating with banking partners.
• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience in a strategic or leadership role. Experience mentoring or managing other product managers is highly desirable.
• Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Ability to think strategically, analyze complex market dynamics, and build data-driven business cases for large-scale technical investments.
• High Technical Fluency: You are comfortable leading discussions on system architecture, API design, and security protocols with senior engineers and architects.
• Exceptional Partner Management: Strong experience in building and managing relationships with external technical and financial partners.
• Adaptability in Complexity: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making high-impact decisions in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Opportunity to build a groundbreaking API-first product at a fast-growing FinTech.
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to directly drive financial inclusion and global economic growth.

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