Senior Product Owner

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R1 000 000 - R3 000 000 per year
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: or email your CV to: [email protected]

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

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