Product Manager at Syarpa Limited

Syarpa is a neobank that focuses on Africans within the continent and outside the continent, offering tailored services that meet the unique needs of this market.

We are a dynamic and innovative company at the intersection of wealth management, digital assets, and fintech. Led by a visionary CEO with over 5 years of consistent trading and investment success, we are building solutions that empower retail and institutional investors to grow their wealth. Our offerings include crypto indexes, hedge funds, tokenized equities, and tailored investment solutions leveraging cutting-edge technology such as AI, big data, and blockchain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• To lead and execute the product strategy for the business by building products that achieve product-market fit while also exceeding business outcomes in alignment with the business strategy (growing revenue, new market penetration, and market share).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Evidence of strong industry/sector participation and relevant professional certifications such as Certified Product Manager (AIPMM) or similar certifications Certification as a Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) Training in Product/Platform Management/Strategy, Stakeholder Management, SAFe Agile, Analytical & Structured Problem Solving (Design Thinking)

Responsibilities

• Develop & execute the product vision and product strategy in alignment with the organization’s goals and objective
• Lead the management of the assigned products, including the lifecycle of products/ platforms to support the growth and success of the products in Nigeria and other markets.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay abreast of industry trends and adjust the product roadmap accordingly
• Engage customers to develop a deep understanding of the customer needs using practices like customer journey, empathy maps, prototyping, A/B testing
• Accountable for the development of clear and concise product artefacts
• Tightly collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering teams to support agile product delivery.
• Accountable for the product progress at each iteration and the final product.
• Owns the product for continuous improvement, maintenance, or retirement.
• Use Agile and Design Thinking/creative thinking/approach methodologies in product discovery.
• Proactively identify gaps in the current product offering and lead the effort to develop solutions that solve customer problems that create business value and growth.
• Translate ideas/product concepts into an executable plan for taking the product from concept to development to market to in-life/ Benefit realization
• Provide guidance on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems. Identify issues, risks, and dependencies to track product development.
• Become the product expert for your area and be able to represent at all levels within the organization and externally.
• Define or update product roadmaps and features as and when required.
• Manage the implementation of a new product or product enhancements with competing business needs, with the ability to define business trade-offs and generate outside-the-box solutions.
• Define, Monitor, and Maintain product KPI, Goals & Metrics
• Be accountable for achieving specific goals for the product
• Product Profitability Tracking

Requirements
Education:

• BSc in Computer Science or related field of study from an accredited University.

Experience
General Experience:

• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, or Product Development roles, ideally in fintech or investment solutions.
• Strong understanding of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, AI, and big data technologies and their applications in financial products.
• Support the development and execution of Product Strategy to achieve product-market-fit
• Working knowledge of financial industry laws and regulations Understanding of design thinking practices

Managerial Experience:

• At least 3 years experience (proven track record) in developing, cultivating & leading high-performing product management teams
• Demonstrated experience in modeling requirements through User Stories and other means as well as in the agile approach (Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.)

Ready to Join Us?

• If you're passionate about shaping the future of fintech and have the skills and drive to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative products.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• The chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future of finance.
• We encourage you to apply if you are a passionate and talented product manager excited about the future of digital assets and fintech.

Application Closing Date
24th December, 2024.