Optasia

Senior Product Manager, Fintech

Optasia

About Optasia 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 are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment. What you will do: Assist on market 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 product roll-outs and integrations Create detailed use cases, business requirements, and marketing requirements Conduct feasibility studies & write business plans Lead product design, development and 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 that fits their needs Prepare detailed business requirement specifications Prepare product requirement specifications (for new product ideas) Define GTM strategy Write/edit user manual, sales support documentation, proposal templates and 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 new product and new distribution partners Monitor and optimize the new products & partnerships during the 1st year of operations What you will bring: At least 5 years experience Product Management/Large Account Management experience Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree 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 Why you should apply What we offer: 💸 Competitive remuneration package 🏝 Extra day off on your birthday 💰 Performance-based bonus scheme 👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance 📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart Optasia’s Perks: 🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment 🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry 🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground 🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you 📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms Optasia’s Values 🌟 #1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities. #2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations. #3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts. #4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed. #5 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.