Senior Associate : Product (Investments) Contract Role

The Focus Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Product Manager to identify and develop their Investment Deposit products. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in product development within the financial sector, strong analytical skills, and a background in business and finance. This role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, compliance, and innovation to achieve strategic objectives and enhance client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a product or service development role.
• Relevant post grad qualification preferred.
• Industry / Product specific certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop products/services in line with strategic objectives.
• Fulfill role of Product Manager and Owner of Investment Deposit product(s).
• Contribute to culture by participating in transformation goals.
• Support business strategy through effective problem solving.
• Ensure compliance and risk management in products.

Skills

Investments Strategy

Profitability

Portfolio Management

Product Management

Transformation

Data Analysis

Research Methodologies

Financial Management

Communication Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, technology, or engineering discipline

Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees

Job description

Overview

The Focus Group Sandton, South Africa 28 July

• Mid / Senior
• Contract Cost to Company 5 years - 10 years
• Skills Investments Strategy Profitability Portfolio Management Product Management Transformation Data Analysis Research Methodologies Financial Management Communication Strategy Industries Financial Services Banking

Job Purpose

To identify and develop products and services in line with organization's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Fulfil the role of Product Manager and Product Owner of Investment Deposit product(s) in the organization's CIB.

Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in organization's Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).

Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy.

Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to the organization.

Develop relevant product offerings informed by research and segment insights; competitive pricing and understanding client needs.

Provide advice and drive the creation of business value through the alignment of business offerings to business requirements.

Ensure that product adheres to all compliance and operational risk and security standards by following the legal; risk and compliance governance processes.

Respond efficiently to problems arising by using appropriate problem identification techniques in order to propose a solution.

Ensure effective resource management by cooperating; influencing and inspiring others to deliver within agreed timelines.

Drive Non-Interest Revenue (NIR) and / or Net Interest Income (NII) by developing or providing sound business case input.

Create cost efficiencies through product or process innovation.

Ensure client satisfaction by driving the development and implementation of solutions.

Be the principal point of contact for all stakeholders within the project and product life cycle by engaging and keeping stakeholders informed.

Ensure alignment and match with business requirements by engaging with the relevant internal and / or external stakeholders and delivering on enhancements where applicable.

Facilitate the accomplishment of work goals by building collaborative relationships.

Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing the organization and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.

Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders through formal and informal interaction.

Obtain buy-in for developing new and / or enhanced processes that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.

Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in the organization Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).

Essential Qualifications – NQF Level

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, technology or engineering discipline

Preferred Qualification

Relevant post grad qualification

Essential Certifications

Industry / Product specific

Minimum Experience Level

5+ years in a product or service development role

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Communication Strategies
Data analysis
Governance, Risk and Controls
Industry trends
Principles of financial management
Principles of project management
Principals of product management
Relevant regulatory knowledge
Relevant software and systems knowledge
Research methodology
Decision-making process

Behavioural Competencies

Customer Focus
Decision Making
Facilitating Change
Influencing
Innovation
Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills