Product Manager

Afrizan People Intelligence; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Product Manager to spearhead the complete lifecycle of innovative lending solutions. This role involves leading product strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management within the financial sector and a passion for enhancing customer experiences. Join a forward-thinking firm where your insights and leadership will drive market success and product excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience, with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong grasp of governance, risk, and compliance in lending.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, development, and launch of lending products.
• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle ensuring scalability and performance.

Skills

Product Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

A well-established client is seeking a driven and commercially astute Product Manager to lead the full lifecycle of lending solutions—from concept through to market success.

Responsibilities:

1. Leading the strategy, development, and launch of lending products
2. Managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring scalability and performance
3. Driving customer journey enhancements and user experience optimisation
4. Collaborating with Credit, Finance, Operations, and Tech teams to align product delivery
5. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal governance
6. Conducting competitor and market analysis to refine product positioning
7. Setting and tracking KPIs across product performance, disbursement, and risk
8. Presenting data-driven insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
9. Mentoring cross-functional teams and supporting capability growth across departments

Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
2. At least 5 years’ product management experience, including 2 in a leadership role
3. Proven success launching lending products in the financial sector
4. Strong grasp of governance, risk, and compliance in the lending space
5. Experience in Agile environments and cross-functional collaboration
6. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
7. Familiarity with international markets and business intelligence tools is advantageous