Equity Bank Product Manager - Digital Lending Jobs in Kenya

Equity Bank Product Manager - Digital Lending Jobs in Kenya

Description

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities.

With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Digital Lending with the responsibility to oversee the development of products from start to finish to ensure they meet the clients’ needs and preferences. Their main duties include determining the overall vision of products, managing various backlog items and deciding which features each product will have according to clients’ preferences.

To manage and co-ordinate the Product Management Initiatives and driving business growth.

This is from design, implementation and successful delivery of the respective business cases in line with the bank’s goals and objectives. The job holder has responsibility to ensure that the product definition, planning, monitoring and control, identifying critical issues, recommending and implementing solutions

Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

Directs product formulation and implementation for the Digital Lending Credit Portfolio within the Bank.

Collaborating with prospective users and clients to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into product requirements and nuances.

Defining the vision for the product for the target clientele.

Creating a product road map based on this vision

Managing the product backlog and prioritizing them based on changing requirements

Overseeing all stages of product creation including design and development

Developing user stories

Monitoring and evaluating product progress at each stage of the process

Liaising with the product team and end-users

to deliver updates

Participating in Scrum meetings and product sprints

Requirements:

University degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in operational Credit functions.

Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations.

Experience of working in the Fintech environment would be an added advantage

IT literacy

Able to operate in a performance driven organization

Detailed understanding of defining product policies and procedures.

Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies

Knowledge of English

Essential Knowledge

Excellent business relationship management skills and business closure techniques.

Ability to develop, plan , execute and implement according to corporate and project plan strategies.

A high aptitude and comfort level with technical environments and the ability to work in a highly demanding environment and able to meet aggressive deadlines.

Key Critical Competencies

In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Product delivery Methodology

Working knowledge of product development architecture

Proficiency in the use of analytic tools

Ability to prioritize effectively

Excellent knowledge of user-centred design principles

Excellent oral and written communication with complementary interpersonal skills.

Ability to work with large teams

Understanding of design quality standards

Commercial awareness

Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing

Enthusiastic attitude and focus on results.

Culture sensitivity

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Equity Bank Product Manager - Digital Lending Jobs in Kenya

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