Payments Product Manager: EFT Enabler & Strategy

FirstRand Bank India; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Bank India is seeking a seasoned Product Manager to define product vision, set priorities, and oversee the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of innovative financial products within a specialist team. The role emphasizes balancing customer needs, market trends, and organisational goals while driving cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will lead initiatives across market exploration, risk-aware operations, and timely execution to achieve product success

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management, preferably in payments.
• Degree: BCom Marketing, Information Systems or similar.
• Experience in cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the conversion of knowledge into new or improved products, capabilities, processes and services.
• Explore local and international markets for new products and trademarks to expand market position.
• Provide efficient administration through planning, reporting and updating of information.
• Manage product development projects from inception to final delivery and post-implementation evaluation.
• Initiate market research, data mining and quantitative analysis for sustainability and growth.
• Develop and manage procedures to reduce operational risk and ensure delivery of high-quality needs specs.
• Develop a product strategy aligned to business goals for growth and sustainability.
• Set targets and budgets while controlling costs for multiple areas to improve cost efficiency.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders including end-users, SMEs, project managers and senior staff.
• Maintain knowledge of legislative changes and industry best practices, offering proactive guidance.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Market research

Education

BCom Marketing, Information Systems or Similar

Job description

FirstRand Bank India is seeking a seasoned Product Manager to define product vision, set priorities, and oversee the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of innovative financial products within a specialist team. The role emphasizes balancing customer needs, market trends, and organisational goals while driving cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will lead initiatives across market exploration, risk-aware operations, and timely execution to achieve product success