Product Director, Checkout Identity Verification

The role

• You lead the Checkout Identity Verification department, building on 6+ years of IDV excellence and market leadership across European regulated markets.
• You own and evolve a 3-year product strategy covering KYC, KYB, new European certifications, and the rise of digital identities.
• You partner across product, engineering, and business teams to ensure IDV capabilities integrate seamlessly into the broader Checkout.com ecosystem.
• You mentor a high-performing team, shaping culture and delivery while driving the current product roadmap forward.
• You work hybrid from the Paris office three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

What they are looking for

• 10+ years of progressive product management experience, including regulated financial or identity products.
• Proven track record launching and driving adoption of B2B products, particularly in compliance-heavy or onboarding-focused domains.
• Hands-on experience navigating European financial regulatory landscapes — KYC, KYB, AML, or equivalent frameworks.
• Data-driven decision-maker who can translate business insights into strategic priorities and roadmap execution.
• Exceptional communicator with high emotional intelligence, able to influence senior stakeholders and simplify complex regulatory concepts.

What is in it for you

• Career-defining leadership role at a global payments infrastructure company powering billions of transactions annually.
• Real ownership over a mature, market-leading product with a clear growth mandate into new European markets and digital identity.
• Hybrid flexibility balanced with a collaborative Paris office culture — including breakfast, lunch, and snacks on office days.
• Access to a global network of 19 offices across six continents and a performance-obsessed team culture.