Senior Product Manager, Fintech - Johannesburg

Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 39 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.

We areseekingforenthusiasticprofessionals,with energy,who areresultsdrivenandhave can-doattitude, who want to be part of a team oflikemindedindividuals who are delivering solutionsinan innovative andexciting environment.

• Assistonmarket research and identification of distribution partners in Africa
• Discover underserved segments
• Identify new asset classes
• Explore regulatory or market shifts
• Analyze competitor product gaps
• Define features
• Manage backlog
• Own CR prioritization
• Support initial productroll-outsand integrations
• Create detailed use cases, business requirements, and marketing requirements
• Conduct feasibility studies & write business plans
• Lead product design,developmentand release process for assigned products
• Coordinate the collection, description, analysis and prioritization of requests for new product functionality from customers and prospects, define MVP
• Monitor the developments and the dynamics of the fintech credit space
• Monitor the introduction of new credit product propositions
• Evaluate distribution partners and define products thatfitstheir needs
• Prepare detailed business requirement specifications
• Prepare product requirement specifications (for new product ideas)
• Define GTM strategy
• Write/edit user manual, sales support documentation, proposaltemplatesand other collateral
• Draft contract templates in conjunction with the legal team
• Engage with multiple stakeholders within our company to put together all the pieces of the product puzzle
• Train commercial and operations team on newproductand new distribution partners
• Monitor andoptimizethe new products & partnerships during the 1st year of operations

• At least 5years experienceProduct Management/Large Account Management experience
• Bachelor's or Master'sDegree in any related course(business degree, engineering)
• Ability to translate complex technical Specifications into clear user and commercial benefits
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills
• Must have a facilitating and supportive attitude and a creative mindset
• Excellent knowledge of English language
• Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application developments
• Capability of integration in an international/multi-cultural environment

• Competitiveremunerationpackage
• Extra day offonyour birthday
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
• All thetechgear you need to work smart

• Be a part of a multicultural working environment
• Meeta very uniqueand promising business and industry
• Gain insights for tomorrow market's foreground
• A solid career path within our working family isready for you
• Continuous training and access to online training platforms

• Drive to Thrive:Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
• Customer-First Mindset:We go above and beyond to meet our partners' and clients' expectations.
• Bridge the Gap:Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
• Go-Getter Spirit:We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what's needed.
• Together we will do it:We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.