Product Director, Fintech
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- Define a compelling long-term product vision and roadmap aligned with company strategy and market needs
- Translate business objectives, customer problems, and market trends into scalable solutions
- Champion a customer-centric product culture across the company
- Oversee full product lifecycle: from opportunity identification and business case development to launch, growth, and retirement
- Own product P&L and ensure delivery of commercial results and customer value
- Maintain performance dashboards and use data to continuously optimize product outcomes
- Lead cross-functional squads (product, tech, marketing, ops, sales) for effective delivery of roadmap initiatives
- Drive high-quality releases with strong documentation, testing, and stakeholder alignment
- Introduce structured product processes and governance to improve scalability and agility
- Identify, build, and manage strategic partnerships (e.g. banks, MNOs, fintechs) that enhance product reach and value
- Develop frameworks for evaluating new partners, defining commercial models, and integrating third-party services
- Represent Optasia in external forums to strengthen ecosystem influence and positioning
- Evaluate new business models, pricing innovations, and go-to-market channels tailored to emerging markets
- Track technology trends (AI/ML, embedded finance, alternative data) to drive forward-looking product thinking
- Leverage rapid experimentation and user feedback to test and refine new concepts
- 10+ years of experience in product leadership, ideally within fintech, digital financial services, or SaaS
- Proven success launching and scaling B2B2C or embedded finance products in emerging markets
- Deep understanding of mobile financial services, credit/lending products, and/or agent distribution networks
- Commercial acumen with strong experience managing product P&L and driving growth
- Skilled in product discovery, go-to-market strategy, and agile delivery
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills—able to influence at all levels
- Experience working across culturally diverse, matrixed, and remote teams
- Passionate about technology, innovation, and inclusive finance
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); French or other languages are a plus
- Willingness to travel across Optasia’s regions
What we offer:
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foregroundOptasia’s Values 🌟#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.