Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Credit Officers provide guidance to team members, and foster a collaborative team environment focused on innovation and excellence.
• Execute the strategic vision for the product portfolio in alignment with organizational goals, conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities, trends, and potential risks, and develop and propose comprehensive product strategies, providing market outcome projections for informed decision-making.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed product requirement documents, and implement effective product launch strategies
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for products and regularly assess product performance against set benchmarks.
• Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and performance data to make informed decisions and recommendations for product improvements.
• Undertake financial modeling for products or services and target markets, fostering a deep understanding of the relationships between the product and its market.
• Conduct comprehensive financial modeling to analyze and project the financial performance of products and target markets.
• This includes forecasting revenues, assessing costs, performing investment appraisals, sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, and integrating product-related financial models into organizational budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes affecting products and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to navigate regulatory challenges and maintain a thorough understanding of industry regulations.
• Collaborate with the Software team to ensure seamless integration and functionality of product applications.
• Work closely with relationship managers, financial advisors, and other stakeholders to understand client needs and feedback.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to create effective go-to-market strategies, promotional materials, and sales training.
• Foster strong relationships with internal departments to facilitate effective communication and coordination.
• Develop and adopt research tools, sources, and methods that contribute to the business's product marketing management intelligence.
• Generate reports and make recommendations to the Product team, serving as guidance for decision-making regarding new and existing products.

Requirements:

• OND/HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CFP) is a plus.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in management within the financial services sector, with a knowledge of wealth and Team management.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies is an advantage.
• Finance Skills
• Leadership and Team Management
• Analytical and Product Strategy skills
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets for financial modeling and analysis