Product Lead – Nsano

Engineering & Technical, Information Technology (IT)
Accra
November 14, 2025
Full Time
Urgent
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Job Description

Description 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation, research, and design to launch, growth, and continuous improvement. This role requires strong expertise in internal product development (processes, tools, and platforms that enable the business) as well as external product innovation (customer-facing fintech solutions). The Product Lead will serve as the bridge between business needs, customer expectations, and technical implementation. You will be instrumental in shaping the company’s product roadmap and driving execution in alignment with strategic goals. 

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap 

  • Define and maintain the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with company objectives. 
  • Generate innovative product ideas through market research, competitor analysis, customer feedback, and cross-functional collaboration. 
  • Identify opportunities for both internal efficiency tools and external market-facing products. 

Product Development & Execution 

  • Lead the full product lifecycle from ideation, requirements gathering, prioritization, design, development, testing, launch, and iteration. 
  • Develop product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with engineering and design teams. 
  • Manage product backlogs, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. 
  • Oversee integration with third-party systems, APIs, and fintech partners when necessary. 

Stakeholder Management 

  • Work closely with engineering, design, compliance, operations, and commercial teams to deliver impactful products. 
  • Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external clients/users for product-related initiatives. 
  • Communicate product updates, roadmaps, and results to leadership and key stakeholders. 

Research & Analytics 

  • Conduct market research and monitor fintech trends to anticipate shifts in customer needs and technology. 
  • Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making and optimize product performance. 
  • Establish and track KPIs to measure product success and adoption.

Compliance & Risk 

  • Ensure all products meet regulatory, compliance, and security standards in fintech. 
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to integrate requirements into product design and delivery. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus). 
  • 5–7 years of experience in product management, preferably within fintech, banking, or technology-driven industries. 
  • Proven success in launching and scaling digital products (both internal tools and external platforms). 
  • Strong understanding of fintech ecosystems, payment systems, APIs, and emerging technologies. 
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with executional excellence. 
  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. 
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello). 
  • Ability to speak French fluently is an added advantage. 

Key Competencies 

  • Ability to identify and shape disruptive ideas in fintech. 
  • Strong focus on user experience and customer needs. 
  • Inspiring and guiding cross-functional teams. 
  • Data-driven decision-making to improve products continuously. 
  • Thriving in a fast-paced, evolving fintech environment. 

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