Senior Product Manager – Savings at FairMoney Nigeria

FairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and South-East Asia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Product Manager – Savings

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Product

Role Overview

  • As a Senior Product Manager for the Savings division, you will be a key driver in shaping the strategy and roadmap for our lending products.
  • You will be responsible for developing and executing a product vision that aligns with our company’s goals and customer needs.
  • This role requires a deep understanding of lending practices, fintech industry trends, and the unique challenges and opportunities present in the African market.

Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy and Vision:

  • Develop a clear and compelling product strategy for the lending division that supports Fairmoney’s overall business objectives and aligns with the company’s mission.
  • Identify and prioritise market opportunities, ensuring that our lending products remain competitive and relevant in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape.

Product Roadmap Management:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Growth, Design, Data Science, Risk and Operations, to create a comprehensive and achievable product roadmap.
  • Regularly review and refine the roadmap to adapt to market dynamics, customer feedback, and business priorities.
  • Have the ability to brutally prioritise based on identified and agreed on goals

Customer Insights and Analysis:

  • Conduct thorough market research and customer analysis to gain valuable insights into customer behaviour, pain points, and preferences related to lending products.
  • Utilise data-driven insights to make informed product decisions, enhance user experiences, and drive customer satisfaction.

Product Development and Launch:

  • Oversee the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch, ensuring that the lending products meet high standards of quality and compliance.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver products within agreed timelines and budgets.

Risk Management and Compliance:

  • Work closely with Risk and Compliance teams to ensure that lending products adhere to all relevant regulations and industry standards.
  • Implement robust risk management strategies to safeguard the interests of our customers and the company.

Performance Tracking and Optimisation:

  • Define and monitor key performance metrics to evaluate the success of lending products.
  • Continuously optimise product performance and user experience based on data-driven insights and customer feedback.

Team Leadership and Development:

  • Lead and mentor other product managers and other relevant team members to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Proven experience as a Product Manager in the saving industry
  • In-depth knowledge of lending products and services, including consumer and small business lending, credit scoring models, and risk assessment.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and launching successful fintech products.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
  • Familiarity with the Nigerian and African fintech markets and an understanding of local customer preferences and behaviours is a bonus but not essential
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in managing and motivating high-performing product teams.
  • Creative problem solver mindset with a data-driven and KPI-oriented approach using such tools as SQL, Python and Excel
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to getting hands dirty at all times.

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Training & Development
  • Remote Work.

 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online


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