Product Specialist - Treasury Technology

Palesa Mbali Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Product Specialist to enhance its Treasury Management Platform. This role involves analyzing existing functionalities, designing new integrations, and ensuring system efficiency to meet operational needs. The candidate should have a strong background in treasury technology and proven experience in financial service environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in treasury or financial markets platforms.
• Experience in solution design and systems analysis required.
• Certifications in Financial Systems or Treasury Technology advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to document platform functionality.
• Design and implement solutions for future platform integration.
• Support end-users with troubleshooting and platform insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

APIs

Middleware

Databases

Job description

Job Type : Full-Time - Contract

Purpose of the Role

The Product Specialist will play a critical role in supporting, enhancing, and evolving a Treasury Management Platform to meet Foreign Exchange (FX) and broader treasury requirements. This role involves analyzing and documenting existing system functionality, engineering new integration solutions, and ensuring the platform continues to meet the business's strategic and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document the current functionality of the platform and its application within the treasury environment.

Lead the design and implementation of solutions for future platform integration requirements, including APIs and backend systems.

Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.

Support end-users with advanced troubleshooting, platform insights, and knowledge sharing.

Drive the detailed scoping and functional analysis of new product features and enhancements.

Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance platform efficiency and alignment with business needs.

Stay informed on industry trends and propose solutions that ensure the platform remains competitive and compliant.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.

Certifications in Financial Systems, Treasury Technology, or Business Analysis will be advantageous.

Experience Required

5+ years' experience working with treasury or financial markets platforms within a banking or financial services environment.

Experience in solution design, systems analysis, and backend / API integrations.

Strong understanding of FX, money markets, or capital markets processes.

Proven ability to work across both technical and business-facing functions.

Technical & Functional Skills

Strong background in treasury technology platforms and their architecture.

Experience with system integrations (APIs, middleware, databases).

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Familiarity with SDLC and agile project methodologies.

Understanding of treasury operations, settlements, and market data flows.

Behavioral Competencies

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

High attention to detail and strong documentation abilities.

Ability to manage complexity and perform under pressure.

Strong stakeholder engagement and teamwork orientation.

Self-driven and solution-focused mindset.