Broader Africa Product Manager

Job Description Dear Future Broader Africa Product Manager, RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact. United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, its the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart. Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africas number one employer in Financial Services for 2025, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society. RMBs Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) division has bold ambitions for growing its Broader Africa business. Two of the key areas of focus are the liability (deposits) and the short-term asset businesses in the countries in which we have a presence. TTS is looking for a passionate Product Manager who is happy to travel into Africa and who is excited about partnering with in-country teams to understand each jurisdictions regulatory and market nuances in order to enhance our existing products or build new products that meet our clients needs in a way that grows our market share To lead the strategic management and development of complex or high-impact product portfolios. This includes driving product innovation, ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals, and delivering sustainable growth. Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, overseeing cross-functional teams, and influencing long-term product strategies. Are You Someone Who Can:

• Lead the development and execution of product strategies for a portfolio of products, ensuring alignment with organisational vision and market needs.
• Conduct advanced market analyses to identify emerging opportunities, competitive threats, and areas for innovation.
• Define and oversee comprehensive product roadmaps, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
• Develop and present business cases for high-impact product initiatives, securing buy-in from executive stakeholders.
• Oversee the performance monitoring of product portfolios, identifying trends and implementing measures to optimise profitability and client satisfaction.
• Drive product innovation by collaborating with technology teams, leveraging emerging technologies and methodologies.
• Engage directly with key clients and industry leaders to gather insights, build partnerships, and ensure product offerings remain competitive and relevant.
• Develop pricing strategies and revenue models that align with financial targets and market positioning.
• Establish and maintain product pricing governance and compliance frameworks with due consideration of market trends and including assessments regarding settlement risks credit and capital utilisation.
• Engage in pricing in collaboration with the relevant segments or coverage teams.
• Monitor product cost structures and market penetration versus the cost of product delivery.
• Ensure all products comply with regulatory standards, working with legal and compliance teams to address complex requirements.
• Act as a thought leader within the organisation, sharing expertise and guiding junior product managers.
• Manage high-level vendor and partner relationships, negotiating contracts and monitoring performance to ensure value delivery.
• Drive operational efficiency through the implementation of scalable and automated product solutions.
• Lead the development of marketing and sales strategies, ensuring alignment with product positioning and organisational objectives.
• Oversee the preparation of product performance reports for executive audiences, highlighting achievements and strategic recommendations.
• Take into considerations various factors that influence the product lifecycle.
• Engage in product differentiation and detailed product planning.
• Assess internal end-to-end product processes effectiveness, regulatory, economic, political, and social drivers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Select appropriate channels through which products or functionality will be delivered and scope the high-level product requirements for those channels.
• Initiate and develop marketing strategies in close collaboration with a centralised marketing function, the sales team and other relevant stakeholders.
• Create Business Requirement Specifications work requests, ensuring that products meet the required quality and performance standards.
• Champion a culture of client-centricity, ensuring products consistently meet or exceed client expectations.
• Lead by example, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, challenging the status quo to deliver superior results.
• Inspire a high-performance culture by recognising team achievements and promoting professional development.
• Actively contribute to cross-functional initiatives, building strong relationships across departments.
• Maintain adaptability in a dynamic environment, championing resilience and forward-thinking approaches.
• Take full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports managing their performance in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives focusing on all aspects of sound people management.
• Motivate, delegate, and empower appropriately, enabling direct reports to take responsibility and display appropriate creativity and initiative.
• Work with the team to actively grow their skills and lead them in operational excellence

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You:

• have a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management or a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours
• have 6 to 8 years experience in Product Management

You Will Have Access To:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Work
• Opportunities to innovate

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now! #Post #RMB #LI-MM15 Job Details Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 21/03/25 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Groups Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.