Digital Product Manager Job at ACCION Microfinance Bank Limited

Accion Microfinance Bank Limited  - Established in 2006, began operations in May 2007 on license from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Our management team comprises seasoned and distinguished professionals from diverse backgrounds complemented by the expertise of our technical partners, ACCION International. At Accion Microfinance Bank our core values, business philosophy and methodology distinguish us as one of the leading microfinance banks in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Digital Product Manager
Job Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

• Create, develop and deliver strategic digital banking products that will produce a competitive advantage in the marketplace and deliver the new product revenue goals set by the organization
• Design resource allocation processes (capex, budgeting, etc.) to take potentially disruptive digital banking products to the market
• Develop product brand delivery, promotions and communications plans
• Support the Digital Business team in new product and service initiatives
• Analyze trends and market disruptions while searching for emerging new market opportunities
• Continuous research to understand customer behavior and preferences
• Periodic market analysis to show what competition is doing and what is needed to maintain leadership position
• Provide leadership and guidance for staff in reporting line
• Position the bank for open banking adoption
• Assess reliability, safety, performance and risk of new concept, solution, designs & methodologies
• Coordinate and communicate development schedules and compatibility or design issues with stakeholders and solicit additional feedback
• Manage any other responsibility as assigned by line manager.

Key Performance:

• Understanding objectives from the ideas bank, and requirement gathering for scoping and prototype
• Liaising with vendors to deploy test versions of offerings and solutions on the banks test environment
• Recommend prototype and concept for adoption and deployment
• Iterate prototype and concept to cater for rising needs and scenarios
• Version documentation.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Minimum of First Degree / Higher National Diploma (HND) in any relevant discipline
• Between 2 - 4 years working experience in Banking/IT/Analytics and Service measurement.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Ideation and prototype development
• Knowledge of Stakeholder Management
• Knowledge of Project Management
• Knowledge of Basic programming skills
• Knowledge of Market Trend Analysis
• Knowledge of IT Security
• Knowledge of IT solutions, services and products
• Knowledge of Innovation.