Kuda is a full-service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly, and save more.
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We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to launch and drive our product expansion efforts across the African continent.
As the Senior Product Manager for expansion, you will be responsible for establishing Kuda in new markets and developing products that add value to millions of users in these new markets.
You will collaborate with highly talented Business Leads, Product Designers, Engineers, Data Analysts, and other Product Managers.
Responsibilities
Drive Kuda's product innovation in African markets, with a focus on understanding the problem space and experimenting with the best solutions for users
Be the voice of the customer and ensure that Kuda's products solve users' pain points
Collaborate with Business Leads, Product Designers, Engineers, Data Analysts, and other Product Managers to align on and iterate on product direction using qualitative and quantitative data
Establish Kuda in target African markets, develop relevant business competency, expertise and relationships with market influences, and identify obvious and non- obvious opportunities
Develop and drive discovery in complex and open-ended problem spaces and translate learnings into creative solutions and iterative product roadmap
Prioritize and drive the successful execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives with no supervision
Have excellent data analysis skills and technical aptitude to understand the complexities of African payments systems and collaborate effectively with Kuda's engineering-led organization
Consistently deliver high quality, useful, and well-designed products
Lead by example and set new standards for communication, collaboration, and product delivery practices
Requirements
University degree in a relevant field.
At least 7 years of experience in product development, with years of experience specifically in product management.
Experience launching new products at a start-up within digital commerce or financial services.
Strong communication, collaboration and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to independently and effectively identify, prioritize, and handle multiple work streams simultaneously in a dynamic and rapidly-changing environment.
Strong ability to formulate and present analyses and business cases to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of and interest in technology and financial services; prior experience working in fintech or digital payments a plus.
Proven track record of driving product innovation and launching products in African markets.
Understanding of the local market and tech ecosystem, and fluency in the local language.
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