Product Manager, Fintech

Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 39 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.

We are looking for a highly motivated and versatile Product Manager to join Optasia and support the end-to-end lifecycle of our fintech products. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and is eager to take ownership across product strategy, execution, and commercial performance.

You will work closely with senior product leadership and cross-functional teams to drive product innovation, manage product roadmaps, and ensure successful delivery and growth of our solutions across multiple markets.

What you will do:

• Support the definition and execution of product vision, strategy, and roadmap
• Manage and prioritize product backlog in alignment with business goals
• Contribute to product innovation initiatives and new feature ideation
• Apply product discovery frameworks to validate ideas and identify opportunities
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer insights gathering
• Translate findings into actionable product improvements
• Gather and analyze requirements from customers and stakeholders
• Review and refine BRDs (Business Requirements Documents) and URS (User Requirements Specifications)
• Translate business needs into clear product requirements and Service Description Documents
• Act as a key point of contact for internal teams (Sales, Commercial, Marketing, Technology, Data)
• Provide product support and expertise to both internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure alignment across departments on product priorities and deliverables
• Support ownership of product P&L globally or per region
• Develop business cases for new features, products, or market expansion
• Assist in defining and executing Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies
• Provide technical pre-sales support including product presentations, demos, and solution design
• Support client discussions on integrations, hosting models, and product capabilities
• Define and track product KPIs, metrics, and dashboards
• Monitor product performance and recommend optimization actions
• Support reporting requirements for products, features, and channels

What you will bring:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, or similar roles
• Proven track record in leading the 0-to-1 product lifecycle, from initial discovery and strategic framing to full-scale production launch and post-live optimization of high-traffic solutions
• Experience in fintech, banking, digital payments, lending, or telecom-related products is highly preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. MBA will be considered as a plus
• Strong technical understanding (APIs, integrations, system architecture concepts)
• Ability to work closely with engineering teams and understand technical constraints
• Solid understanding of product lifecycle, discovery frameworks, and agile methodologies
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to operate in a fast-paced, global environment
• Experience with roadmap planning, backlog management, and prioritization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) , additional languages are a plus
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation and storytelling abilities
• Experience working in emerging markets
• Exposure to AI-driven credit scoring, BNPL, or mobile financial services
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and dashboarding (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Why you should apply

    💸 Competitive remuneration package

     🏝 Extra day off on your birthday

     💰 Performance-based bonus scheme

     👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance

     📲 💻 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 foreground

     🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you

     📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms

Optasia’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.