Product Owner (5-10 yrs)

Job Description :

Kogta Financial Ltd is looking for a highly motivated and innovative Product Manager/Product Owner with a strong background in FinTech to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building user-centric financial products, a deep understanding of the financial services industry, and experience managing the full product lifecycle from ideation to execution.

As the Product Manager/Product Owner, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, business teams to drive product development and ensure the successful delivery of market-leading financial products.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision :

- Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap aligned with company goals and market needs.

- Develop a deep understanding of the financial technology landscape, customer/business teams pain points, and competitive dynamics to shape innovative product solutions.

- Identify opportunities for new product development or product enhancements that align with the company's strategic goals.

Product Development :

- Collaborate with engineering, design, business teams to prioritize, plan, and deliver product features and enhancements.

- Own the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation, requirement gathering, and sprint planning to execution, release, and iteration.

- Create detailed product specifications and wireframes to guide engineering team.

Stakeholder Management :

- Act as the primary contact between business stakeholders and the engineering team, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned on product goals, timelines, and deliverables.

- Conduct regular check-ins and demos with business teams and stakeholders to gather feedback and update progress.

Product Performance & Metrics :

- Monitor and analyze product performance through key metrics such as customer/business teams satisfaction, product usage, and revenue impact.

- Identify areas for optimization and iterate on products based on data-driven insights and feedback.

- Continuously improve processes to enhance product delivery speed and quality.

Regulatory Compliance :

- Ensure that the product complies with relevant financial regulations, data privacy standards, and security protocols.

- Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to fintech industry standards and regulations, including GDPR, PSD2, and other financial laws.

Qualifications & Requirements :

Experience :

- 4-6 years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or related role, preferably in a FinTech or financial services company.

- Proven track record of successfully launching and managing financial products (e.g., payments, digital banking, lending, wealth management, etc.).

Technical Skills :

- Familiarity with financial technologies, APIs, payment systems, and financial regulations.

- Data-driven mindset with the ability to work with analytics tools

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on customer outcomes and business value.

Education :

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.