Product Strategy and Development: Develop and implement strategic plans for trade products to meet market demands and company objectives. Identify opportunities for new product development and enhancements to existing products.
Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape. Utilize insights to inform product strategy and positioning.
Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond. Manage product roadmaps, define key milestones, and ensure timely delivery of products.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Technology to ensure successful product development and execution. Facilitate communication and coordination among teams.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure product offerings meet market expectations.
Performance Monitoring: Track product performance and analyze metrics to assess success and identify areas for improvement. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with product development and implementation. Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies to ensure product success.
Innovation and Trends: Stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. Leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Leadership responsibilities; Provide leadership, guidance and support to sales, client management and marketing teams for positioning, pricing and promotion of all local products
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Business, Computer Science or any related field.
Experience in product development, specifically within trade finance or transaction banking.
Strong understanding of trade finance products and market dynamics.
Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to clearly articulate business requirements and other relevant information to key stakeholders
