Senior Technical Product Manager : AML / Fraud

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African technology firm is seeking a skilled professional in risk management and product management. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in AML compliance, with specific expertise in product management and a proven track record in delivering fraud detection solutions. A Bachelors degree in a relevant field is mandatory, along with extensive experience in regulated industries and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 1012 years of experience in product management or risk technology.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML fraud detection and case management.

Skills

Technical product management expertise

Understanding of AML regulations

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership in cross-functional delivery

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc)

Professional Certifications (CAMS, CFE, CISSP, etc.)

Job description

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Risk Management, or related field (mandatory).
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc in Risk / Compliance / Technology) advantageous.
• Professional Certifications (preferred / required):
  • CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
  • CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
  • CISSP / CISM (for security-aligned expertise)
  • Agile Product Management certifications (PSPO, SAFe POPM)

Relevant Experience

• 1012 years experience in product management, risk technology, or financial services technology, with at least 5 years in AML / Fraud-focused platforms.
• Proven track record in delivering AML / Fraud detection systems, transaction monitoring, and compliance solutions.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance, fraud detection techniques, and AML frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with rule-based systems, AI / ML fraud detection, case management, and transaction analytics.
• Experience working in regulated industries (banking, fintech, insurance, telecom).
• Strong vendor and third-party product management exposure (e.g., Actimize, SAS, Feedzai, FICO, or equivalent).

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical product management expertise (APIs, integrations, data platforms).
• Deep understanding of AML regulations, fraud schemes, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management balancing compliance, risk, technology, and customer experience.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional delivery across engineering, risk, and compliance.
• Ability to influence executives, regulators, and technical teams with clarity.