Michael Hecker

Michael Hecker is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management, particularly in the fintech industry. He currently serves as a Product Director at Klarna, a leading financial technology company.1

Career Progression

Michael's career journey includes:

1. Current Role: Product Director at Klarna (May 2021 - present)1
2. Previous Positions:
   • Senior Product Manager at Wayfair (2019 - 2020)1
   • Various roles at Klarna (2017 - 2019), including:
     • Product Manager for Decision Engines & Credit Issuing Gateway
     • Transformation Lead
   • Consultant & Data Scientist at i-insight (2015 - 2017)1

Education

Michael has a strong educational background:

• Master's degree in Economic Policy in Global Markets from Central European University (2013 - 2015)1
• Bachelor of Arts in Government & International Politics from George Mason University (2008 - 2012)1

Skills and Expertise

Michael Hecker is known for his:

• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in product management, fintech, payments, and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services2
• Collaboration with various organizational levels, from C-suite executives to operational teams
• Expertise in fraud and credit risk decisions at a transactional level1

In his current role at Klarna, Michael focuses on the Decision Banking Servicing domain, working to build tools and infrastructure for launching financial products.1