Head, Product and Strategy at Zedvance Finance Limited - Zedcrest Group

Zedvance Finance Limited is a new age, goal-driven financial services Group, with 3 subsidiaries (consumer lending, fund management and securities trading) regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are also a Venture Capital Firm with investments in about 50 tech start-ups. If you are a vibrant commercial lawyer interested in working on impactful projects, this role was created for you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Product and Strategy

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Summary

• The Head of Products and Strategy leads the Product Management team with a focus on enhancing the definition and growth of our products and services in the market.
• The role holder is the primary driver of the company’s vision; overseeing the development and management of the product’s roadmap based on the adopted strategies and vision.
• The Head of Products and Strategy will be responsible for leading the development of long-term strategic plans and objectives through the identification of strategic issues and opportunities that could influence business growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and management of the entire product portfolio
• Definition and alignment of the vision, strategy, and roadmap, in order to establish the company as an industry leader
• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
• Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
• Develop/drive product pricing, positioning, and awareness strategies
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
• Assessing market trends and competitors; Identifying threats and opportunities
• Presenting findings, projections, and recommended actions
• Planning, implementing, and managing proposed recommendations and projects
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver quick time-to-market and optimal resource allocation
• Drive product launches including working with the public relations team, executives, and other product management team members
• Create and present visionary innovations, and strategic decision proposals, as well as the calculation of business cases
• Responsible for strategic partnerships and leading necessary contract negotiations
• Represent the company with regard to strategic customers, the press, and analysts
• Definition, monitoring of the company’s relevant product KPIs and control of the measures to achieve the objectives set
• Conducting research and analyses of product and operational effectiveness, processes, stakeholders, etc
• Aligning departmental goals, processes, and resource allocation with the organizational strategy
• Supporting and guiding key decision-making processes across the business
• Co-owning the Sales and profit and loss responsibility for the business with the Business Development arm
• Recruitment, training, managing, mentoring, and development of the Product Management and Strategy team in which you motivate and achieve steady improvements in your area

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Finance, Strategy, Economics, Business Administration or related fields
• At least 8 years of substantial experience leading Strategy, Products, Digital Transformation, Operations and Revenue growth within complex and multistakeholder environments
• Substantial experience within our industry (or similar): Financial Services, Financial Technology, Consumer lending, Banking etc.
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product(s) throughout its lifecycle
• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management
• Good technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development
• Relevant role related/regulatory certifications (Product Management, Project Management etc.)
• Possesses Executive Presence and strong organizational skills that can handle the demands of the role
• Have proven “strong” people skills and an astute communicator
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
• Outstanding research and analytical abilities
• Project management skills.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2022.