Job Description

Job Summary We're partnering with a well-established South African FinTech organisation to find a seasoned Senior Product Owner with a strong background in financial services and a passion for building innovative consumer products.If you're a strategic, data-driven product leader who thrives in consumer tech, we want to hear from you!What we're looking for:

• 5-10+ years in product ownership, ideally in FinTech (e.g. banking, RCS, credit/loans)
• Strong B2C/consumer product background
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience
• Degree required; Honours a big plus
• Background with reputable companies essential
• Innovative, open-minded, and delivery-focused

Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with company objectives and user needs.
• Conduct detailed market and competitor research to identify trends, gaps, and innovation opportunities in the financial services space.
• Gather and interpret user feedback and behavioural data to identify pain points and guide feature development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, engineering, design, and marketing to define and prioritise product features and functionality.
• Own the product backlog - write and prioritise user stories and ensure clarity and alignment across teams.
• Drive end-to-end product development: from idea, prototyping, testing, MVP rollout, to full market launch and iteration.
• Lead cross-functional teams and inspire a culture of innovation, agility, and delivery excellence.
• Manage product performance metrics (adoption, engagement, retention, revenue) to assess impact and guide optimisation.
• Work closely with UX/UI teams to ensure a seamless and user-centric product experience.
• Plan and execute go-to-market strategies in collaboration with sales and marketing.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance alignment in product design and functionality.
• Act as the voice of the customer, translating real-world problems into scalable product solutions.
• Build business cases for new initiatives, including financial projections and resource planning.
• Stay current with FinTech trends and technological advancements (especially in payments, credit, and B2C lending).
• Report regularly to executives and stakeholders on product progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Mentor junior product team members and contribute to a high-performance product culture.
• Champion agile methodologies and best practices throughout the product lifecycle.

Benefits:Salary: negotiable based on experienceLeave:Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)Development:Training & Development OpportunitiesAdditional:Supportive work culture with flexible options (optional field)Apply today by contacting Mariaan Smit at Hire Resolve, or connect with us via LinkedIn.You may also visit our website: or email your CV to:Should you be suitable, we will contact you telephonically within 3 days. If not, we will keep your CV on file for future opportunities.Hire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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