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New Job Opportunity for a Senior Product Manager in Fintech Job Title: Senior Product Manager - Fintech Location: London Type: Full-Time Experience: 5+ years in Product Management, ideally within the Fintech sector About Us: Our client is a leading innovator in the Fintech industry, transforming the way individuals and businesses manage their financial journeys. They leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver seamless, secure, and user-centric financial solutions. As they continue there rapid growth, they're looking for a Senior Product Manager to shape the future of there products and deliver exceptional value to there users. The Role: As a Senior Product Manager you will take ownership of a portfolio of digital products, driving strategy, execution, and optimization. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to deliver products that enhance user experience and meet key business objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both a strategic vision and an ability to dive into the details to ensure successful product delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead the product lifecycle from ideation through launch and iteration for a range of Fintech products. Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with company goals and customer needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring the voice of the customer is central to product development. Work closely with the engineering team to ensure timely and high-quality product releases. Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and key metrics to drive continuous improvement and innovation. Monitor product performance and adjust strategies as needed to meet business goals. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards, especially in highly regulated markets. Mentor and support junior product managers within the team, fostering a culture of growth and innovation. Experience: 5+ years of product management experience, ideally within Fintech or a similar fast-paced, regulated industry. Strong understanding of financial technologies, digital payments, lending, banking, or cryptocurrency. Proven track record of delivering successful products that balance user needs with business objectives. Experience working with agile methodologies and cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements. Offer: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Stock options and opportunities for career advancement. Flexible working hours and remote work options. An inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic company culture. How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume to [email protected]

20 Terms Used in Product Management Product Roadmap High-level visual summary that maps out the vision & direction of your product over time. Helps communicate the strategy & align the team on goals MVP-Minimum Viable Product The version of a new product that includes just enough features to satisfy customers & provide feedback for future development Backlog Prioritized list of tasks, user stories, or features that the team plans to work on in the future User Story Short, simple description of a feature from the perspective of the user. It usually follows the format: [type of user], [goal], [benefit] Sprint Time-boxed period during which specific work is completed & made ready for review in Agile methodology KPIs-Key Performance Indicators Metrics that help track & measure the success of a product or feature, such as user engagement, revenue or churn rate Product-Market Fit The point at which a product satisfies a strong market demand. Achieving product-market fit means the product has successfully addressed customer needs & has a sustainable user base Stakeholders Individuals or groups who are affected by or have an interest in the outcome of a product. Customers, team members, executives, or investors User Personas Fictional characters that represent different types of users who might use your product based on research Wireframe Visual guide that represents the layout of a products interface without the use of design or content elements OKRs-Objectives & Key Results Goal-setting framework that helps teams define measurable goals & track their outcomes. Objectives define the WHAT & Key Results define the HOW Agile Methodology used for product development that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, & iterative progress. Agile promotes adaptive planning & continuous improvement Sprint Retrospective Meeting held at the end of a sprint to review what went well, what didn’t, & how the team can improve in the next sprint Release Management Process of managing, planning, scheduling, & controlling a product update or a new version’s release Customer Journey The complete sum of experiences that customers go through when interacting with a product or company, from first becoming aware of the product to post-purchase support Churn Rate Percentage of users who stop using a product over a given period. It's a critical metric for understanding customer retention A/B Testing Method of comparing two versions of a product or feature to see which one performs better based on specific metrics Product Life Cycle Stages a product goes through from introduction to growth, maturity, & eventual decline Go-to-Market Strategy (GTM) Plan that outlines how a product will be launched and sold to customers, including marketing, distribution, pricing, and customer acquisition SaaS-Software as a Service Product delivery model where software is accessed via the cloud & sold on a subscription basis #ProductManagement #product #Leadership #innovation #agile

What Makes a Great Product Manager? Being a Product Manager is like being the conductor of an orchestra, except the musicians are engineers, designers, and stakeholders... and they all want to play their own solo. So what sets the great ones apart? Let’s break it down: Master Juggler: Great PMs can juggle multiple priorities, stakeholders, and random requests thrown at them—without dropping the ball (too often). Bonus points if they manage to look calm while doing it! Translator Extraordinaire: The ability to translate "engineer-speak" into "business-speak" and vice versa. Because when someone says, "Can’t we just add this feature?" a good PM knows the right way to explain that “just” is the most dangerous word in tech. Data Detective: They can sift through mountains of data, spot patterns, and make informed decisions. Basically, Sherlock Holmes but with more pivot tables. Diplomat in Disguise: Whether it’s navigating the needs of a demanding exec, a disgruntled developer, or a confused customer, a great PM can manage it all with a smile that says, “I’ve got this” (while silently screaming inside). Time Traveler: They are always living in the future. Whether it’s thinking about next quarter’s roadmap or the next next quarter's strategy, they’ve already built it—in their minds, at least. Feature Warrior: Knows when to add a feature and more importantly, when to not add one. Sometimes, the best new feature is the one you don’t build. CEO of the Product: Without the paycheck, office, or power to fire anyone. But hey, they can still boss around the roadmap! At the end of the day, a great Product Manager is someone who can bring vision, clarity, and a touch of humor to what is essentially a very organized version of herding cats. #ProductManagement #Leadership #innovation #management #digitalmarketing #technology #creativity #product #productivity #agile #personaldevelopment #kettle

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This is a simple framework that will allow you to create great products: ? ????????????: You have to know what you want to achieve with your product. Have a guiding vision on how to solve a problem worth solving. ? ????????????: You need to know your potential clients and market size to know how to craft your product to make it appealing. ? ??????????: If you don't measure and move towards the right goals in your product, you might as well not build it at all. You won't know why it was successful or failed anyway. ? ????????????: Building a great product requires a set of talented people, including developers, designers, QA engineers, data analytics, and more! On top of that, you need to make sure they support you and your product! ? ????????: You need to have a plan on how to get clients in your market. Thus, even when being Agile, you have to know when and what you want to achieve and have a great strategy to support the right development direction. #product #productmanagement #productivity #agile #innovation #digitalmarketing #management #personaldevelopment

Escaping the Build Trap: How Effective Product Management Creates Real Value - By Melissa Perri To stay competitive in today’s market, organizations need to adopt a culture of customer-centric practices that focus on outcomes rather than outputs. Companies that live and die by outputs often fall into the "build trap," cranking out features to meet their schedule rather than the customer’s needs. #product #productmanagement #productivity #agile #innovation #digitalmarketing #book

Key Responsibilities of Product Management: Market Research & Analysis: Understanding customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape. Identifying opportunities for new products or improvements to existing ones. Product Strategy & Vision: Defining the long-term vision and strategy for a product. Aligning the product's direction with the company's overall goals. Roadmapping & Planning: Creating a product roadmap that outlines the development timeline and key milestones. Prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer needs, market demand, and business goals. Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure the product is built and delivered according to the plan. Ensuring clear communication and coordination across all departments involved in the product lifecycle. Product Development & Lifecycle Management: Overseeing the development process from concept to launch, including user testing and feedback incorporation. Managing the product lifecycle, including updates, iterations, and eventual retirement. User Experience (UX) & Design: Ensuring the product provides a positive user experience by collaborating with UX/UI designers. Incorporating user feedback to refine the product. Performance Analysis: Monitoring product performance using metrics like user engagement, customer satisfaction, and revenue. Making data-driven decisions to improve the product over time. Go-to-Market Strategy: Planning and executing product launches in collaboration with marketing and sales teams. Developing positioning, messaging, and pricing strategies. #product #productmanager #productmanagement #productdesign #productivity #agile #innovation #digitalmarketing #management #creativity #future

What is Product Management? A quick summary from ChatGPT Anything you would like to add? #product #productmanager #productmanagement #productdesign #productivity #agile #innovation #digitalmarketing #chatgpt

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Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal An easy read and well-structured book about tips and tricks that can greatly enhance how your users interact with your digital products/apps/websites and become "hooked". How do successful companies create products people can't put down? Share your review or thoughts on Hooked #hooked #product #productmanagement #productivity #agile #innovation #digitalmarketing