Senior Product Owner (FinTech)

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Product Owner to drive innovative consumer products in the FinTech sector. This role requires a strategic, data-driven leader with a strong background in product ownership and financial services. You will define product vision, conduct market research, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Join a supportive work culture that values flexibility and offers opportunities for professional development, where your contributions will directly impact the success of cutting-edge financial solutions.

Benefits

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Training & Development Opportunities

Supportive work culture with flexible options

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in product ownership, ideally in FinTech.
• Strong B2C/consumer product background with proven leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and roadmap aligned with company objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage product performance metrics.

Skills

Product Ownership

Stakeholder Management

Market Research

Agile Methodologies

User Experience (UX)

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Honours Degree

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established South African FinTech organisation to find a seasoned Senior Product Owner with a strong background in financial services and a passion for building innovative consumer products.

If you're a strategic, data-driven product leader who thrives in consumer tech, we want to hear from you!

What we're looking for:

• 5–10+ years in product ownership, ideally in FinTech (e.g. banking, RCS, credit/loans)
• Strong B2C/consumer product background
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience
• Degree required; Honours a big plus
• Background with reputable companies essential
• Innovative, open-minded, and delivery-focused
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with company objectives and user needs.
• Conduct detailed market and competitor research to identify trends, gaps, and innovation opportunities in the financial services space.
• Gather and interpret user feedback and behavioural data to identify pain points and guide feature development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, engineering, design, and marketing to define and prioritise product features and functionality.
• Own the product backlog – write and prioritise user stories and ensure clarity and alignment across teams.
• Drive end-to-end product development: from idea, prototyping, testing, MVP rollout, to full market launch and iteration.
• Lead cross-functional teams and inspire a culture of innovation, agility, and delivery excellence.
• Manage product performance metrics (adoption, engagement, retention, revenue) to assess impact and guide optimisation.
• Work closely with UX/UI teams to ensure a seamless and user-centric product experience.
• Plan and execute go-to-market strategies in collaboration with sales and marketing.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance alignment in product design and functionality.
• Act as the voice of the customer, translating real-world problems into scalable product solutions.
• Build business cases for new initiatives, including financial projections and resource planning.
• Stay current with FinTech trends and technological advancements (especially in payments, credit, and B2C lending).
• Report regularly to executives and stakeholders on product progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Mentor junior product team members and contribute to a high-performance product culture.
• Champion agile methodologies and best practices throughout the product lifecycle.
  
  

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable based on experience

• Leave:

  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

• Development:

  • Training & Development Opportunities

• Additional:

  • Supportive work culture with flexible options (optional field)
    
    

Apply today by contacting Mariaan Smit at Hire Resolve, or connect with us via LinkedIn.

• You may also visit our website: https://hireresolve.us or email your CV to: [e-mail]

• Should you be suitable, we will contact you telephonically within 3 days. If not, we will keep your CV on file for future opportunities.

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