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We are Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, empowering businesses and their customers with seamless payment, banking, credit, and management tools. Our mission is to drive financial inclusion and innovation across the continent.

About the Role

Product at our company is a dynamic, customer-centric function dedicated to crafting solutions that redefine financial services in Africa. We are passionate about user experience, building intuitive, innovative, and easy-to-use solutions tailored for businesses across the continent.

As the Director of Product Management, you will lead the development and execution of strategic product initiatives that directly impact businesses and consumers in Africa. You will be responsible for building, managing, and optimizing products that drive growth, customer satisfaction, and market leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

  • Own and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for your product.
  • Drive the execution of initiatives that accelerate product growth and efficiency.
  • Provide strong leadership to your cross-functional team, including Engineering Managers, Software Engineers, Designers, Compliance, and Finance representatives.

Customer-Centric Product Development

  • Conduct user research to deeply understand the needs, challenges, and aspirations of African businesses and consumers.
  • Identify product gaps and opportunities, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.
  • Prioritize and define product development efforts to deliver maximum value.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

  • Leverage big data, analytics, and market research to guide product strategy.
  • Define, monitor, and analyze key product metrics to inform decision-making.
  • Iterate on products based on user feedback, data insights, and performance tracking.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure products.
  • Work closely with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with regional financial policies.
  • Align with marketing, sales, and operations teams to drive adoption and market penetration.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical field.
  • Experience: 8+ years in product management, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
  • Industry Expertise: Proven experience in high-growth fintech, banking, or technology environments.
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to innovate and drive impactful solutions in dynamic markets.
  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of web, mobile, and backend technologies.
  • Data-Driven Approach: Strong proficiency in data analysis and decision-making.
  • Leadership: Track record of managing teams and achieving business outcomes.
  • Communication: Exceptional presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

A Culture That Puts People First

  • We foster an inclusive, supportive, and high-performance environment.
  • Every team member’s voice is valued, and innovation is encouraged.

Growth & Learning Opportunities

  • Continuous learning and development programs.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and industry insights.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

  • Attractive salary and performance-based bonus.
  • Pension, health insurance, and additional benefits.

How to Apply

Click Here to Apply: https://forms.gle/y1wcEckQWb49vrt16 

Hiring Process

  1. Initial Screening: A phone interview with a recruiter.
  2. Technical & Leadership Assessment: A panel interview with Directors of Product Management and Business Leaders.
  3. Final Interview: A discussion with a member of the Executive Team.

Join us in shaping the future of financial services in Africa! Apply today.

 


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