Product Manager - FX, Treasury, and Banking solutions

Multigate is a licensed treasury management and cross-border payment infrastructure company. Founded in 2017, our mission is to empower business by providing innovative treasury and cross-border trade solutions that break boundaries and drive growth across Africa. With its headquarters in Switzerland, the organisation has operational bases in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Nigeria.

Multigate seeks a Product Manager who will play a crucial role in leading the development and enhancement of our Treasury Management Solutions (incl. Multi-bank connectivity, SWIFT for Corporates, Trade Finance, and Open-Banking). This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive product vision, strategy, and execution, ensuring alignment with market needs and business goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Product Strategy and Vision:
• Define and articulate a clear product vision and roadmap for our treasury management solutions, which includes multi-bank connectivity, SWIFT for Corporates, Trade Finance, and Open-Banking.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Develop and present business cases for new product initiatives and enhancements.
2. Product Development and Lifecycle Management:
• Lead the end-to-end product development process from concept through launch.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Design, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including feature prioritization, user acceptance testing, and post-launch performance tracking.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, sales, and partners, to gather feedback and requirements.
• Act as the primary product ambassador, effectively communicating product vision, strategy, and updates.
4. Regulatory and Compliance Management:
• Ensure products meet regulatory and compliance standards in various jurisdictions.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes in the multi-bank connectivity, SWIFT for Corporates, Trade Finance, and Open-Banking related sector and assess their impact on product strategy.
5. Financial Analysis and Management:
• Develop pricing strategies and business models that drive product profitability and market competitiveness.
• Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, adjusting strategies as necessary to achieve financial targets.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
• 3-5 years of product management experience, with a strong focus on financial service.
• Proven track record of managing complex product portfolios and delivering market-leading solutions.
• Deep understanding of treasury management and open banking.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and risk management in financial services.
• Previous experience in a global or multi-currency environment.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, and machine learning in the context of financial services.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with modern product management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, JIRA).
• Experience with data analysis and financial modeling.
• Knowledge of software development processes and technologies relevant to financial services.
• Solid understanding of APIs and system integrations.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to write clear and concise documentation for a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.