Senior Technical Product Manager : Remittance

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced product manager with expertise in payments and remittances. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in payment systems. Knowledge of compliance regulations and strong analytical skills are essential for this role. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5-12 years experience in product management, financial services, or fintech.
• Proven track record in delivering remittance/payment systems.
• Strong understanding of payment rails and FX processes.

Skills

Technical product management expertise in payments/remittances

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Exceptional communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc in FinTech)

Payments certifications (e.g., CPP, AAP)

Tools

Agile methodologies

Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure)

Job description

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related discipline (mandatory).
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc in FinTech, Payments, or Risk / Compliance) advantageous.
• Professional Certifications (preferred / required):
• Payments certifications (e.g., Certified Payments Professional CPP, AAP / NACHA).
• Compliance: CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist).
• Product Management: Agile Product Owner (PSPO, SAFe POPM).
• Cloud / Integration certifications (AWS / Azure / GCP, API Management).

Relevant Experience

• 1012 years experience in product management, financial services, or fintech, with at least 5+ years in remittance or payments-focused platforms.
• Proven track record in delivering remittance / payment systems, digital transfers, or cross-border payment products.
• Strong understanding of payment rails, FX processes, correspondent banking, and mobile money ecosystems.
• Experience embedding AML / Fraud controls, sanctions screening, and KYC / identity verification into remittance products.
• Hands-on exposure to digital channels, APIs, and partner integrations in payments.
• Prior experience with regulated financial institutions, fintechs, or global MTOs preferred.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical product management expertise in payments / remittances.
• Deep knowledge of global remittance regulations, compliance frameworks, and operational risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management across compliance, treasury, risk, technology, and external partners.
• Ability to balance customer experience, compliance, and cost efficiency in remittance design.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on transaction monitoring, fraud detection, and cost optimization.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills for cross-functional influence.