Portfolio Manager - Unsecured Business Lending(SME / Fintech / Lending)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within an innovative Fintech team focused on serving the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector. This role is part of a broader financial services division committed to financial inclusion and the development of scalable lending solutions. Our client is seeking an experienced Product or Portfolio Manager to take full ownership of the Unsecured Lending Business Term Advance product, overseeing its performance across the value chain.

You will also be responsible for developing and executing the strategy for the Unsecured SME Lending product and marketplace under a well-established digital lending brand.

Job Type : Full-time | Hybrid

Location : Johannesburg

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent (essential)
• A relevant 3- or 4-year degree in Business or a related field (essential)
• Minimum 8 years of experience in product development or product management (essential)
• Strong understanding of Fintech, SME lending, or digital financial products (preferred)
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end product life cycles
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

Responsibilities