Product Manager - Business API at Kuda Bank

Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world's smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading 'Neobank' for Africans.

To help us grow into the company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Product Manager - Business API

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Product Manager to support our Business API product at Kuda.
• As a Product Manager - Business API, you will work closely with the Senior Product Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure our Business API aligns with our overall business objectives and delivers value to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the product roadmap for the Business API, prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer needs, business goals, and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and business teams to define and deliver high-quality API products that meet the needs of our customers.
• Conduct market research and analyze customer feedback to inform product decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in defining and tracking key performance metrics to measure the success of our Business API.
• Support the Senior Product Manager in developing go-to-market strategies and driving adoption of our Business API.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams, to gather feedback and ensure alignment.
• Ensure the Business API adheres to industry best practices and standards for security, performance, and scalability.
• Assist in maintaining API documentation and communicating technical changes to customers and internal teams.
• Contribute to the development of a developer- friendly API marketplace to promote discoverability, ease of use, and adoption of our Business API.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the API ecosystem and share insights with the team.
• Coordinate with compliance and legal teams to ensure our BusinessAPI and related services comply with regulatory requirements and Kuda's KYB/KYC procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in product management, preferably with exposure to API products or developer- facing products.
• Familiarity with API technologies, architectures, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Passion for delivering high-quality products that delight customers and drive business value.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.