Product Owner

Product Owner | Fintech | Remote (South Africa-based)

Looking for a chance to build smart, user-centric products in a fast-paced environment? We’re working with a growing fintech company that’s shaking things up in the foreign exchange and arbitrage space and they’re looking for a Product Owner to help lead the charge.

You’ll be joining a mission-driven team that believes in lean, agile product development. Here, you’ll play a vital role in shaping user experiences, collaborating with engineering and operations, and making sure every release hits the mark.

Why you’ll want to work here:

• A remote-first culture with a flexible, startup mindset

• High-impact work in a regulated industry where innovation still wins

• Tight-knit, multidisciplinary team that values autonomy, speed, and execution

• Opportunities to take full ownership of product areas and grow into more senior responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and evolving products that power forex and arbitrage services

• Managing projects from idea to delivery

• Mapping out smart MVPs and iterating based on feedback

• Documenting processes and working closely with stakeholders across tech, operations, and business

• Leading QA to ensure the final product meets the intended goals

• Driving continuous improvement across the product suite

What we’re looking for:

• 2+ years of experience in a product role or something similar

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field

• Strong problem-solving ability and UX intuition

• Technical aptitude to work alongside developers effectively

• Excellent communication and coordination skills

• Highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working remotely

• Experience in finance is a plus

• Bonus: experience in lean product development, agile environments, or startups

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