Product Lead, Financial Markets Digitization at Safaricom Kenya

Job Description

Reporting to the Tribe Lead, Financial Sector digitization the product lead will work with the Financial Sector digitization in development of Investment products within the Financial Markets such as Retail Bonds tribe, in ensuring delivery for public sector Partners and growth of individual Product. The product manager will Oversee the full product lifecycle -from design and production to commercialization working closely with various Stakeholder in public sectors.

Responsibilities

Accountabilities 

• Lead the Design and Development of Financial Market Digital Products: Identify target audience, design the product, determine the technology stack, and create a roadmap to ensure a market-fit digital product.
• Oversee Product Development Lifecycle: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and monitor every phase of development to ensure alignment with financial market needs.
• Manage Product Documentation: Develop and implement a detailed program to manage product documentation, ensuring it meets the needs of end users.
• Develop and Launch Financial Market Platforms: Lead the development and rollout of platforms such as a Financial Market Developer Portal and streamline onboarding through a well-structured product catalog.
• Implement Growth Strategies: Develop and execute strategies to drive product adoption and growth through effective channel management and regular updates to usage policies.
• Monitor and Analyze Product Performance: Create and maintain a comprehensive dashboard to monitor product performance and analytics.
• Develop Monetization Strategies: Implement a monetization policy to accelerate the digital product economy in collaboration with relevant financial entities.
• Promote Developer Engagement: Co-create an evangelism program through campaigns and partnership marketing to increase outreach and engagement.
• Launch a Digital Product Marketplace: Roll out a marketplace to promote external adoption of digital products, drive consumer self-service, and maximize monetization potential.
• Establish Vision and Strategy: Define and communicate the vision, mission, and strategy for the Financial Market Digital Products platform.

Qualifications

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• At least six (4) years’ knowledge and experience in a relevant field with at least three (3) in planning, designing, developing, or operating Financial Services Digital Products 
• Experience in in project development and operation using cloud services; .
• Relevant Business or IT Undergraduate Degree or relevant field along with professional qualifications, or equivalent qualification(s) from a recognized institution of higher learning. 
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage. 
• Superior business understanding, with the ability to leverage technology to solve consumer, business and technical issues.
• Strong stakeholder and strategic partners acquisition skills.
• Possess high professional and ethical standards. 
• Be a strategic thinker with an analytical mind.