Remote Digital Banking Product Manager

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Retirement contributions

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Digital Banking Product Manager for a remote-first role guiding the strategy and lifecycle of a digital banking platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the globe, ensuring user-centered design and compliant delivery.

You will shape product vision, build roadmaps, and drive launches while focusing on performance and continuous improvement. The role supports a remote work model with potential local meetups near Soweto, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years in product management, preferably in digital banking/fintech/SaaS.
• Proven track record launching and managing digital products.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the digital banking platform.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user research to identify needs and opportunities.
• Translate strategy into detailed specifications, user stories, and wireframes for development.
• Prioritize product features and manage the product backlog.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and operations throughout development.
• Lead product launches, define go-to-market strategies, coordinate cross-functional efforts.
• Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and drive iteration.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in digital banking and fintech.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Remote-work adaptability

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Digital Banking Product Manager for a remote-first role guiding the strategy and lifecycle of a digital banking platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the globe, ensuring user-centered design and compliant delivery.

You will shape product vision, build roadmaps, and drive launches while focusing on performance and continuous improvement. The role supports a remote work model with potential local meetups near Soweto, Gauteng.