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Product Development Manager

Equity Bank Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
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Posted:Sep 27 By:Hiring Kenya

Company Details
Name:Equity Bank Kenya
Industry: Banking
Website: http://ke.equitybankgroup.com/
Description: Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to fin
Job Description

Job Purpose

° Responsible for design, development and delivery of digital financial services product and services and ensuring they meet customer needs, are secure and conform to regulatory requirements. The role bridges business needs with technical execution by managing API’s, digital financial services platform, Mini apps and supports coordination across cross-functional teams and external partners. The role is responsible for ensuring that new products, innovations and enhancements are identified, developed, tested and delivered on time across our ecosystem (both internally and externally).

Job Responsibilities

° Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept, design, development, testing, deployment to post-launch support.

° Translate product requirements into technical specifications and development roadmaps.

° Lead technical teams in developing API.s, Integrations and mini-app solutions for digital financial Platforms

° Ensure roadmap delivery of Digital Financial Services Platform

° Act as a bridge between business, technology and operations team to ensure seamless product execution

° Enforce quality standards for UAT, regression and performance testing for all digital financial services solutions

° Implement controls around fraud, system downtime across all solutions

° Drive new innovations through new features and or through configurations

° Continuous product improvement based on customer feedback

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Skills

° Strong Technical and analytical skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

° Deep understanding of Fintech platforms, digital financial services platforms (payments, integrated credit, Mini apps, mobile apps, USSD, STK)

° Hands-on experience in API management, versioning, and integration to third parties

° Experience in stakeholder management and negotiation skills

° Ability to manage complex relationships and multiple vendors.Ability to manage complex projects with multiple partners and vendors

° Good understanding of financial regulations and compliance

Team management skills

Critical thinker with innovative mindset.

Education

° University Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or related Field

Masters will be an added advantage

° 8+ years of experience in product development, technology, delivery in a fintech or digital financial services.

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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