Senior Associate: Product

The Focus Group Sandton, South Africa 28 July 2025 Mid / Senior 1000 - 15000 Contract Cost to Company 5 years - 10 years Skills Investments Strategy Profitability Portfolio Management Product Management Transformation Data Analysis Research Methodologies Financial Management Communication Strategy Industries Financial Services Banking Job Description
Job Purpose
To identify and develop products and services in line with organization's strategic objectives.
Job Responsibilities
Fulfil the role of Product Manager and Product Owner of Investment Deposit product(s) in the organzation's CIB
Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in organization's Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy.
Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to the organization.
Develop relevant product offerings informed by research and segment insights; competitive pricing and understanding client needs.
Provide advice and drive the creation of business value through the alignment f business offerings to business requirements.
Ensure that product adheres to all compliance and operational risk and security standards by following the legal; risk and compliance governance processes.
Respond efficiently to problems arising by using appropriate problem identification techniques in order to propose a solution.
Ensure effective resource management by cooperating; influencing and inspiring others to deliver within agreed timelines.
Drive Non-Interest Revenue (NIR) and/or Net Interest Income (NII) by developing or providing sound business case input.
Create cost efficiencies through product or process innovation.
Ensure client satisfaction by driving the development and implementation of solutions.
Be the principal point of contact for all stakeholders within the project and product life cycle by engaging and keeping stakeholders informed.
Ensure alignment and match with business requirements by engaging with the relevant internal and/or external stakeholders and delivering on enhancements where applicable.
Facilitate the accomplishment of work goals by building collaborative relationships.
Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing the organization and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.
Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders through formal and informal interaction.
Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.
Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in the organization Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, technology or engineering discipline
Preferred Qualification
Relevant post grad qualification
Essential Certifications
Industry/ Product specific
Minimum Experience Level
5+ years in a product or service development role
Technical / Professional Knowledge
Communication Strategies
Data analysis
Governance, Risk and Controls
Industry trends
Principles of financial management
Principles of project management
Principals of product management
Relevant regulatory knowledge
Relevant software and systems knowledge
Research methodology
Decision-making process
Behavioural Competencies
Customer Focus
Decision Making
Facilitating Change
Influencing
Innovation
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills