Senior Product Manager, Fintech - Johannesburg

Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement&collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model&strong customer experience with presence in 39 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.

We areseekingforenthusiasticprofessionals,with energy,who areresultsdrivenandhave can-doattitude, who want to be part of a team oflikemindedindividuals who are delivering solutionsinan innovative andexciting environment.

What you will do:

Assistonmarket research and identification of distribution partners in Africa

Discover underserved segments

Identify new asset classes

Explore regulatory or market shifts

Analyze competitor product gaps

Define features

Manage backlog

Own CR prioritization

Support initial productroll-outsand integrations

Create detailed use cases, business requirements, and marketing requirements

Conduct feasibility studies&write business plans

Lead product design,developmentand release process for assigned products

Coordinate the collection, description, analysis and prioritization of requests for new product functionality from customers and prospects, define MVP

Monitor the developments and the dynamics of the fintech credit space

Monitor the introduction of new credit product propositions

Evaluate distribution partners and define products thatfitstheir needs

Prepare detailed business requirement specifications

Prepare product requirement specifications (for new product ideas)

Define GTM strategy

Write/edit user manual, sales support documentation, proposaltemplatesand other collateral

Draft contract templates in conjunction with the legal team

Engage with multiple stakeholders within our company to put together all the pieces of the product puzzle

Train commercial and operations team on newproductand new distribution partners

Monitor andoptimizethe new products&partnerships during the 1st year of operations

What you will bring:

At least 5years experienceProduct Management/Large Account Management experience

Bachelor’s or Master’sDegree in any related course(business degree, engineering)

Ability to translate complex technical Specifications into clear user and commercial benefits

Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills

Must have a facilitating and supportive attitude and a creative mindset

Excellent knowledge of English language

Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application developments

Capability of integration in an international/multi-cultural environment

Why you should apply What we offer:

Competitiveremunerationpackage

Extra day offonyour birthday

Performance-based bonus scheme

Comprehensive private healthcare insurance

All thetechgear you need to work smart

Optasia’s Perks:

Be a part of a multicultural working environment

Meeta very uniqueand promising business and industry

Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground

A solid career path within our working family isready for you

Continuous training and access to online training platforms

Optasia’s Values

#1 Drive to Thrive:Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.

#2 Customer-First Mindset:We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.

#3 Bridge the Gap:Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.

#4 Go-Getter Spirit:We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.

#5 Together we will do it:We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.

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