Our client is a Nigeria's top financial intermediary and equipment leasing firm, which offers flexible leasing, loan financing, and financial planning. Due to expansion, they need a TEAM LEAD, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT. LOCATION: Lagos JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Product Managers.
Understand and execute the strategic vision for the product portfolio in alignment with organizational goals.
Develop and propose comprehensive product strategies, providing market outcome projections for informed decision-making.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities, trends, and potential risks.
Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring products meet and exceed customer expectations.
Develop and maintain detailed product requirement documents, incorporating feedback and adapting to changing market dynamics.
Implement effective product launch strategies and coordinate marketing efforts with relevant teams.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for products and regularly assess productperformance against set benchmarks.
Undertake financial modeling for products or services and target markets, fostering a deep understanding of the relationships between the product and its market.
Stay abreast of regulatory changes affecting products and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Foster strong relationships with internal departments to facilitate effective communication and coordination.
Generate reports and make recommendations to the Product team, serving as guidance for decision-making regarding new and existing products.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CFP) is a plus.
Proven experience (6+ years) in product management within the financial services sector, with a knowledge of wealth management products.
Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonalskills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies is an advantage.