Product Owner

Sonata One Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fintech company in Cape Town is seeking a mid-senior level Product Owner. The role involves leading product rebuilds and ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with stakeholders to refine the product vision and prioritize the backlog. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience and strong communication skills. This role offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a wellness budget.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Wellness Budget

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave

Career Training & Development

Paid Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner.
• Experience on product rebuilds or large-scale enhancements.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Research and refine the product vision.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the product roadmap.
• Create and prioritize the product backlog.

Skills

Product rebuilds

Private Equity / KYC experience

Scrum methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Education

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Job description

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business. We’re The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53 investors with 6 funds and fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end‑to‑end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one‑and‑done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/7 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre‑approved investors.

Founded in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.

As a leading fintech company, we are on the hunt for a Product Owner who can balance regulations with the user vision. In this role, you will act as the voice of the user and key stakeholder within the development team, ensuring that product vision and goals are translated into actionable tasks. This is a rebuild‑focused role, requiring someone with proven experience in leading or contributing to significant product rebuilds, re‑engineering, or transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and refine the product vision, with a focus on KYC.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all areas related to product queries from internal teams, stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the product roadmap.
• Create, refine, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business goals.
• Break down high‑level requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring they are clear and actionable for the development team.
• Work closely in collaboration with the development team and product designer.
• Facilitate communication between development teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of product goals.
• Act as a key participant in all Scrum ceremonies, from sprint planning to retrospectives.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry trends in the fintech / regtech space to ensure product compliance and competitiveness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Product Owner (mid‑senior level).
• Demonstrated experience working on product rebuilds or large‑scale enhancements.
• Private Equity / KYC experience.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification (beneficial).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Lean UX experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to prioritize based on business value and customer needs.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented approach in a fast‑paced environment.
• Customer and data‑driven discovery experience.
• Experience bringing new products and features to market, preferably in the product‑driven growth area.
• Experience in Fintech is preferable but not required.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to support your health.
• Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most.
• Annual Leave – With extra days that grow the longer you're with us.
• Pension Scheme – Employee matched helping you plan confidently for the future.
• Wellness Budget – Investing in your health with a gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential, 24/7 support for life's ups and downs.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Because family matters.
• Career Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to help you grow.
• Paid Volunteering Day – Take time to give back to causes you care about.

Being part of the Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and work together towards that single goal. We also believe in being real. We’re not a big corporate; everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.