Senior Product Manager - Asset Finance & Digital Lending

Absa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African financial services group is seeking a Product Manager to oversee the lifecycle and performance of specialized lending products. The ideal candidate will drive product strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead execution of product initiatives. This role requires a combination of 8-10 years of experience in the banking sector and a relevant tertiary qualification, with a strong focus on risk management and strategic planning. A career with us offers the opportunity to shape the future of financial services.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in banking/financial services, especially in asset finance or specialised lending.
• Demonstrable exposure to product management and complex delivery leadership.
• Proven track record of risk-driven change in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle and commercial performance of assigned products.
• Drive product strategy and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead execution of product initiatives across multiple domains.

Skills

Product management

Risk management

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 7+ (Commerce, Finance, Engineering, Information Systems)

Job description

A leading African financial services group is seeking a Product Manager to oversee the lifecycle and performance of specialized lending products. The ideal candidate will drive product strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead execution of product initiatives. This role requires a combination of 8-10 years of experience in the banking sector and a relevant tertiary qualification, with a strong focus on risk management and strategic planning. A career with us offers the opportunity to shape the future of financial services.