📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWOptimal Growth Technologies is actively recruiting for a Product Owner - Business Lending position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 8 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSFinancial professionals like Product Owner - Business Lending are vital for organizational stability and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Product Owner - Business Lending position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 8 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Role purposeAn exciting opportunity exists within an innovative Fintech team who serve the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) industry. As part of the Financial Services team guided by our financial inclusive strategy, we are looking for an experienced Portfolio or Product Manager to own our Unsecured Lending Business Term Advance product across the value chain through client insights, product enhancements, stakeholder engagement, and to be accountable for product profitability and overall performance. You will also own the Unsecured SME Lending product and marketplace
Key accountabilities
Own the execution of the Unsecured Business Lending platform marketplace Collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning Marketing, Sales, IT, and CX to scale the product so that the year-on-year growth targets are achieved Create new products and features to enhance the business value proposition with specific focus on the marketplace and to ensure requisite scale is achieved.
Core competencies, knowledge and experience:
Prior Business Lending product design and development experience is essential A detailed knowledge understanding of a the fast-paced fintech lending industry is Essential Understanding of regulatory requirements essential Experience in building, launching and rapidly scaling SME lending platforms and products, ideally in a Fintech environment
Must have Must have technical / professional qualificationsProvide insights to the broader team around innovation and developments within the Business Lending and Fintech industry, and setup business cases for evaluation on new ideas. Matric essential Relevant 3- or 4-year Business degree essential Minimum of 8 years' experience within the Product development essential Fintech or Business Lending experience preferred
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