
Tal Gitmul
@talgitmul
Fintech product leader at Coinify, Banking Circle, and Temenos who integrated stablecoins into cross-border remittances.
What I'm looking for
At Coinify, I defined product vision for digital asset payments and trading, and launched crypto payment and wallet capabilities. I led an end-to-end remittance integration using stablecoins as a buffer token to improve cross-border speed and reduce settlement risk.
At Banking Circle, I led development and launch of payment products that increased new client onboarding. At Temenos, I managed flagship products and delivered solutions that reduced manual work for key clients.
I also implemented a global ISO 20022 payment settlement module that processed 1M+ annual transactions and increased Straight-Through Processing rates by 35%. In my current independent advisory work, I advise on core platform modernization, system migrations, and financial ledger architecture.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent advisory work in fintech and payments, including expert consultations through professional networks such as and select freelance engagements. Advising on core platform modernization, system migrations, and financial ledger architecture, drawing on 15 years across crypto payments, core banking, and regulated financial infrastructure.
Defined and delivered the product vision for digital asset payments and trading solutions with full P&L ownership, contributing to strong market share growth.
Launched crypto payment and wallet capabilities that lowered transaction failure rates, improved adoption, and reduced operational friction.
Led go to market work, growth experiments, and retention initiatives that produced double digit reve
Led the development and launch of major payment products that significantly increased new client onboarding.
Managed the full product lifecycle, working with executive leadership to align product direction with company priorities.
Strengthened cross functional collaboration and streamlined processes to noticeably improve delivery speed and team execution.
Conducted market research, competitive ana
Managed some of the company’s flagship products while delivering functional and technical solutions that significantly reduced manual work for key clients compared to legacy systems.
Led a cross functional team, built strong stakeholder communication, and oversaw product development from concept to implementation using agile practices, resulting in a noticeably faster feature delivery cycle.
Ident
Implemented a global payment settlement module under ISO 20022, processing 1M+ annual transactions and achieving a 35% increase in Straight-Through Processing (STP) rates. Directed the 0→1 migration of complex lending platforms, managing technical architecture and stakeholder expectations across diverse banking teams. Led testing, QA, and release management processes, ensuring stable deployment cy
Provided consultation on functional and technical requirements for Temenos SaaS banking systems and associated financial products.
Provided consultation on functional and technical requirements for Temenos SaaS banking systems and associated financial products.
Participated as a founding team member of the neobank, providing consultation on functional and technical requirements for Temenos SaaS banking systems and associated financial products.
Managed a development team of big data analysts focused on evaluating credit risk for credit products, including fraud detection initiatives that strengthened portfolio performance and reduced losses. Produced analysis and reporting on the bank’s portfolio and risk premium to support strategic decision making and ensure alignment with the overall roadmap. Coordinated the implementation of BIS and
Assessed the bank’s exposure across credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks. Analyzed the inherent risks in new financial products and activities and calculated capital requirements based on the bank’s overall risk profile. Used advanced tools, techniques, and IT capabilities to evaluate risk, strengthen governance, and support informed decision making.
Evaluated the bank’s exposure to credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks. Analyzed risks in new financial products and activities and determined capital requirements aligned with the bank’s risk profile. Leveraged advanced tools and IT capabilities to assess risk, enhance governance, and support strategic decision making.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Hebrew University
Master's Degree, Economics
The College of Management Academic Studies
MBA, Finance
Global association of risk professionals
Financial Risk Manager, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
The College of Management Academic Studies
The College of Management Academic Studies
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Master of Arts, Economics
Stanford Online
Certified Product Manager (CPM)
Jul 2020
Coursera
Agile Certified Product Manager and Product Owner Credential (ACPM)
May 2019
Microsoft
Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI
CFA Institute
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
Financial Risk Manager (FRM®)
Microsoft
Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure Certifications
PADI
PADI Divemaster
Temenos
Querying Data with Transact-SQL
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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