Senior Product Owner – FinTech Full Time

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 experience

• Leave:

  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

• Development:

  • Training & Development Opportunities

• Additional:

  • 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: https://hireresolve.us or email your CV to: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com

• Should you be suitable, we will contact you telephonically within 3 days. If not, we will keep your CV on file for future opportunities.