Senior Product Owner - FinTech

Hire Resolve; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable based on experience

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Hire Resolve partners with a well-established South African FinTech to recruit a seasoned Senior Product Owner with a strong background in financial services and consumer products. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions, define product vision, and drive end-to-end product development in a dynamic market.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in product ownership, a solid B2C background, and proven leadership with stakeholder management experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in product ownership, ideally in FinTech.
• Strong B2C/consumer product background.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with company objectives and user needs.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends and opportunities in financial services.
• Gather and interpret user feedback and data to guide feature development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, engineering, design, and marketing to define and prioritise features.
• Own the product backlog – write and prioritise user stories with clarity.

Skills

Product ownership

FinTech

B2C focus

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree

Honours

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established South African FinTech organisation to find a seasoned Senior Product Owner with a strong background in financial services and a passion for building innovative consumer products.

If you're a strategic, data-driven product leader who thrives in consumer tech, we want to hear from you!

What we're looking for:

• 5–10+ years in product ownership, ideally in FinTech (e.g. banking, RCS, credit/loans)
• Strong B2C/consumer product background
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience
• Degree required; Honours a big plus
• Background with reputable companies essential
• Innovative, open-minded, and delivery-focused

Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with company objectives and user needs.
• Conduct detailed market and competitor research to identify trends, gaps, and innovation opportunities in the financial services space.
• Gather and interpret user feedback and behavioural data to identify pain points and guide feature development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, engineering, design, and marketing to define and prioritise product features and functionality.
• Own the product backlog – write and prioritise user stories and ensure clarity and alignment across teams.
• Drive end-to-end product development: from idea, prototyping, testing, MVP rollout, to full market launch and iteration.
• Lead cross-functional teams and inspire a culture of innovation, agility, and delivery excellence.
• Manage product performance metrics (adoption, engagement, retention, revenue) to assess impact and guide optimisation.
• Work closely with UX/UI teams to ensure a seamless and user-centric product experience.
• Plan and execute go-to-market strategies in collaboration with sales and marketing.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance alignment in product design and functionality.
• Act as the voice of the customer, translating real-world problems into scalable product solutions.
• Build business cases for new initiatives, including financial projections and resource planning.
• Stay current with FinTech trends and technological advancements (especially in payments, credit, and B2C lending).
• Report regularly to executives and stakeholders on product progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Mentor junior product team members and contribute to a high-performance product culture.
• Champion agile methodologies and best practices throughout the product lifecycle.

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable based on experience
• Leave:
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)
• Development:
  • Training & Development Opportunities
• Additional:
  • Supportive work culture with flexible options (optional field)