Senior Credit Tech Product Leader

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager to drive the strategy and execution of credit technology platforms. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to deliver compliant solutions that enhance customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of product management experience, strong expertise in credit risk management, and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to the credit lifecycle. A blend of technical and analytical skills is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is mandatory.
• 10-12 years of experience in product management or credit technology.
• Proven track record in delivering credit/lending platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of credit technology platforms.
• Collaborate with data science teams to enhance credit scoring models.
• Manage stakeholders and vendor relationships.

Skills

Technical product management expertise

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Finance

Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc)

Tools

Decisioning engines (e.g., FICO, Experian)

APIs

Machine Learning or Data Analytics certifications

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager to drive the strategy and execution of credit technology platforms. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to deliver compliant solutions that enhance customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of product management experience, strong expertise in credit risk management, and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to the credit lifecycle. A blend of technical and analytical skills is essential for success.