Senior Product ManagerEmployment Type
Full-Time
Working Hours
40 Hours per Week
Time Zone
GMT+1 (Nigeria) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1 Hour Break)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy, execution, optimization, and growth of multiple digital financial products. This role requires a strong combination of product leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution. The successful candidate will own products throughout their lifecycle, from discovery and development to launch, optimization, scaling, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have a strong FinTech background and proven experience managing payment, banking, and financial technology products. They must be comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, compliance, operations, sales, and executive stakeholders while driving measurable business outcomes.
This is a high-impact role for a product leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership of delivery, and can balance long-term product vision with day-to-day execution.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & Leadership
- Define and execute product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Identify new product opportunities through market research, customer feedback, industry trends, and competitive analysis.
- Drive product innovation while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Balance short-term priorities with long-term strategic initiatives.
- Influence product direction through data-driven decision making and stakeholder collaboration.
Product Lifecycle Management
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery, planning, development, launch, and post-launch optimization.
- Manage multiple products and initiatives simultaneously.
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps and prioritize features based on customer value, business impact, effort, and strategic importance.
- Translate business requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria, and success metrics.
- Ensure timely delivery of product initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Product Growth & Optimization
- Drive product adoption, engagement, retention, and revenue growth.
- Continuously evaluate product performance and identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Lead product experimentation, hypothesis testing, and A/B testing initiatives.
- Implement enhancements that improve customer experience and operational effectiveness.
- Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
Data & Analytics
- Define, monitor, and report on key product performance indicators.
- Use analytics and customer insights to guide product decisions.
- Establish measurable success metrics for product initiatives.
- Leverage data to identify growth opportunities, user behavior trends, and operational bottlenecks.
- Present product performance findings and recommendations to leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Engineering teams to ensure successful product development and delivery.
- Partner with Compliance teams to ensure products meet regulatory and operational requirements.
- Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing teams to support product adoption and growth.
- Facilitate alignment among stakeholders and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Act as the primary product representative across internal teams and leadership discussions.
Product Delivery & Execution
- Lead product execution from concept through deployment.
- Drive accountability across teams to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
- Remove roadblocks and facilitate effective communication between stakeholders.
- Ensure product releases meet business objectives, customer expectations, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain a hands-on approach to product management and execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of Product Management experience with at least 2 years in a Senior Product Manager, Product Lead, Product Owner, or equivalent leadership role.
- Proven experience managing and scaling multiple products simultaneously.
- Strong track record of delivering successful and scalable digital products.
- Experience working in Agile product development environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Mandatory Industry Experience
Candidates must have direct experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Digital Banking
- Virtual Banking Solutions
- Cross-Border Payments
- International Payment Systems
- Payment Rails and Payment Infrastructure
- Card Issuing and Card Processing
- Digital Financial Products
- Financial Services Technology
Candidates without relevant FinTech product management experience will not be considered.
Preferred Industry Experience
Strong preference will be given to candidates with exposure to high-risk payment environments, including:
- Cryptocurrency Products
- Foreign Exchange (Forex)
- Betting and Gaming Platforms
- Gambling Payment Systems
- High-Risk Merchant Processing
- Alternative Payment Solutions
Technical & Domain Expertise
Candidates should possess a strong understanding of:
Payments & Banking
- Cross-border transaction flows
- Payment gateways and payment infrastructure
- Banking ecosystems
- Virtual accounts
- Card issuing and processing
- Merchant payment solutions
- Payment operations and settlement processes
Product & Technology
- API integrations and platform products
- Third-party integrations
- Product discovery methodologies
- Product experimentation frameworks
- Product analytics and reporting
- Roadmap management
- Agile development methodologies
Compliance & Risk
- Regulatory requirements within financial services
- Compliance-driven product development
- Risk management considerations in payment products
- Operational controls and governance frameworks
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The successful candidate may be responsible for metrics including:
- Product adoption and usage growth
- Customer acquisition and retention
- Revenue growth
- Product engagement
- Transaction volume
- Operational efficiency improvements
- Product delivery timelines
- Customer satisfaction metrics
- Conversion rates
- Product performance and reliability
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong ownership mentality
- Strategic thinking combined with execution excellence
- Ability to work independently and drive outcomes
- Hands-on product management experience
- Excellent stakeholder management capabilities
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Results-oriented mindset
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
- Experience managing complex financial products and ecosystems
Important Notes
This role is not suitable for candidates whose experience is primarily limited to product strategy without delivery ownership.
Successful candidates must demonstrate:
- Hands-on product management experience
- Direct ownership of product delivery and outcomes
- Experience working closely with Engineering and Compliance teams
- Proven ability to scale products and improve performance
- Strong FinTech domain expertise
- Ability to manage multiple products and priorities simultaneously
Candidates must also be comfortable working within GMT+1 business hours.
Pay: From ₹65,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
