PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Financial Services division is seeking a Product Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of innovative products and client journeys. This role will be key in building operational processes, optimising workflows, and ensuring a seamless end-to-end experience. As a Greenfield initiative, it requires a hands-on self-starter who thrives on building from scratch, innovating, and making a direct impact on the growth and success of the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive end-to-end research, design, and implementation of new products and business capabilities, from strategy definition to execution.
- Map and optimise client journeys to ensure a client-first approach, striving for efficiency and a flawless experience.
- Apply lean principles and leverage AI tools to design processes that support client journeys and improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across product, engineering, operations, marketing, and finance to ensure smooth product delivery.
- Use performance metrics and data analysis to inform product features, process improvements, and client experience enhancements.
- Design and execute experiments to continuously improve products and client journeys.
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
5 years of experience in product management, business process engineering or a related field.Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is advantageous.Proven experience in constructing product roadmaps with a MVP approach that prioritises client value.Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management, client journey mapping, and process optimisation.Experience managing projects across multiple stakeholders and functions.Proficiency in data analysis (Excel, PowerBI, Looker, Tableau, SQL) required and use of statistical tools (R, SAS, etc.) and AI experience are advantageous.Retail credit life-cycle experience is an advantage but not essential.Key behavioural competencies : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail; excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation abilities; a curious, proactive, and adaptable mindset to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment; and an ownership-driven approach focused on delivering measurable impact.CLOSING DATE : 16 October 2025
If you are interested in the above position and meet the requirements as indicated above, please submit your application.
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