Emily Vayo
About Emily Vayo
Emily Vayo is a Senior Product Manager at Sift, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in product management and process management, having previously held roles at cxLoyalty, Capital One, and Bay Harbor Professional Services.
Current Role at Sift
Emily Vayo serves as a Senior Product Manager at Sift, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she plays a significant part in scaling the flagship product for Sift's Fraud SaaS solution. Emily collaborates closely with engineering and go-to-market teams to drive strategic product growth. Her focus is on ensuring that Sift's payment product aligns with customer needs through effective collaboration with internal teams.
Previous Experience at cxLoyalty
Prior to her current role, Emily worked at cxLoyalty as a Senior Product Manager in the Fraud division from 2018 to 2021. During her three years there, she contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing product offerings in the fraud management space. This experience helped her develop a strong foundation in product management within the financial services sector.
Career Background in Financial Services
Emily has a diverse background in financial services, having held several positions at Capital One. She worked as a Principal Process Manager for Digital Messaging Products from 2015 to 2018 and as a Senior Process Manager for Campaign and Capacity Process Management from 2012 to 2015. Her roles involved managing processes that supported product development and customer engagement strategies.
Education and Academic Background
Emily Vayo studied at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature/Letters. This educational background provided her with strong communication skills, which are essential in her roles in product management and collaboration with various teams.
Early Career Experience
Emily's early career includes a position as a Project Manager at Bay Harbor Professional Services from 2010 to 2011. She also worked at Bank of Virginia as a Retail Operations Manager and Compliance Officer from 2008 to 2010. These roles contributed to her understanding of operational management and compliance within the financial industry.