Product Head: Secured

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The Product Head is accountable for product ownership, translating strategic direction into world-class products through effective team leadership.

The Product Head - BB Secured Credit is responsible for overseeing the strategic leadership, product development, delivery, and lifecycle management of Business Bank's bank's Secured Credit portfolio through its products (VAF, Property, Specialised loans etc), loan management workflow, and collateral capability. The position requires knowledge of secured lending markets, regulatory frameworks, and customer segments in Business , and commercial banking.

dd definition of Secured Credit - all secured products (e.g. VAF and Property) as well as the intuitive workflow capabilities and product lifecycle management associated with secured credit

NB. In the context of the operating model, a 'product' could be a product (e.g. Live Better) a channel (e.g. the App), a platform (e.g. Bancs) or a capability.

• Bachelor's Degree

Minimum:

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of secured lending markets, regulatory frameworks, and customer segments in Business and Commercial Banking.
• Familiarity with credit risk, collateral processes, and product lifecycle management.

Skills:

• Ability to define and execute product strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Systems thinking and architectural literacy for guiding design and build decisions.

Experience Required:

• 8-12 years in secured lending product management, ideally within retail or business banking.
• Proven track record in:
  • Leading cross-functional teams (product, engineering, delivery).
  • Delivering large-scale lending products or platforms.
• Demonstrable experience in:
  • Product strategy, development, and lifecycle management.
  • Managing credit risk appetite, pricing models, and product profitability.
  • Driving digital transformation and automation in lending journeys.
• Exposure to vendor management, budgeting, and financial reporting for product delivery.

• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Strategic Thinking Skills

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/003695/06