Product Manager (Business Banking)

ABOUT ZEDVANCE

zedvance.com

Zedvance Finance is Nigeria’s leading non-bank Fintech lender. We are committed to providing tech-enabled consumer and business financing solutions in the most efficient and convenient manner, while ensuring best-in-class customer service.

Job Title         : Product Manager (Business Banking)

Reports To     : Chief Product and Strategy Officer

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Product Manager who will develop innovative and successful products that meet the needs of our customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in product development and management and a deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. As a Product Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, sales, and marketing to deliver products that meet the needs of our customers and achieve business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Outline a detailed consumer banking/payment/lending product strategy.

·        Manage product road maps and releases.

·        Understand product selling points.

·        Identify and fill product gaps.

·        Develop product pricing and positioning strategies.

·        Work closely with engineering and other functional teams to deliver product objectives.

·        Work with PR and marketing teams to manage product launches.

·        Act as a product evangelist and represent the company at public events.

·        Conduct market research and customer interviews to gain insights into customer needs and preferences.

·        Define and track key product metrics to evaluate product performance and drive improvements.

·        Conduct competitive analysis to identify key trends and opportunities in the market.

·        Communicate product updates and strategy to key stakeholders, including executives, cross-functional teams, and customers.

·        Work with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market plans, including pricing, positioning, and messaging.

·        Analyze product performance and provide recommendations for product improvements and future iterations.

REQUIREMENTS

·        Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

·        5+ years of business banking / payment product experience.

·        Agile project delivery knowledge and experience.

·        Proven track record of successful product launch and scaling.

·        Passion for technology and ability to stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and developments.

·        Excellent leadership skills with the capacity to collaborate and motivate others.

·        Ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team.

·        Good critical-thinking skills; ability to effectively gather data, analyze and make well informed decisions.

·        Desire and aptitude for learning new concepts on the job.

·        Problem solving skills.

·        Proactiveness; going beyond the obvious, gathering complex data to get to the heart of issues.

·        Time management – Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, manage deadlines and work efficiently.

·        Accountability – Being reliable, dependable, organized, and take responsibility for actions.

·        Strong leadership skills and ability to influence others.

·        Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.