Product Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic road map for banking products, ensuring alignment with business goals and market demands.
• Stay updated on trends in digital banking, fintech innovations, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities for new products or enhancements.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to understand customer behaviour, industry benchmarks, and emerging trends.
• Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to gather feedback and validate product concepts.
• Define and document product requirements, user stories, and functional specifications for banking solutions.
• Ensure all banking products comply with financial regulations, data security standards, and industry guidelines.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for banking products and monitor their performance post-launch.
• Act as a liaison between business, technology, marketing, and sales teams to ensure alignment across all product lifecycle stages.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on product progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify gaps in the current product portfolio and recommend innovative solutions to meet customer needs.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies such as open banking APIs, AI-driven personalization, or blockchain-based solutions.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related fields. MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience: [7+ years] of product management experience in banking, fintech, or financial services.
• Proven track record of launching digital banking products (e.g., mobile banking, payment systems, lending platforms).

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of banking operations, payment systems, and financial products.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, or other product management software.
• Strong understanding of KYC, AML, GDPR, and PSD2 compliance requirements
• Familiarity with banking APIs, digital wallets, and financial technologies.