Head of Product - Fintech

Product Strategy & Execution

• →Lead the full lifecycle of product development for:
• →Mass Transit Tap-and-Pay systems (contactless, NFC, QR, card acquiring)
• →Telco Credit Top-Up / Airtime Distribution systems (multi-operator, agent-based, real-time)
• →Digital Wallet and Payment Integration (API orchestration, reconciliation, compliance)
• →Define and evolve product vision, roadmap, and KPIs.
• →Translate market and client needs into clear technical specifications and execution plans.
• →Work closely with engineering and design to ship robust, scalable, user-friendly products.

Client Engagement & Business Alignment

• →Act as product partner to key clients — telcos, banks, transit authorities.
• →Lead the requirements gathering, solutioning, and implementation oversight with enterprise clients.
• →Serve as Engagement Manager: from onboarding through live operations.
• →Collaborate with sales to design client proposals and commercial packages.
• →Ensure product development aligns tightly with revenue, retention, and market expansion goals.

• Strong technical background (CS degree or equivalent experience); able to engage in architectural and integration-level discussions.
• 8+ years in product, delivery, or solutions roles with a proven track record of client-facing leadership.
• At least 3 years in fintech, payments, or telco-focused companies.
• Experience in wallets, airtime/VAS systems, top-up distribution, and/or transit payment infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex client engagements — including discovery, product design, delivery, and support.
• Strong commercial acumen — understands product P&L, pricing, GTM, and monetization mechanics.
• Experience building or integrating:
• Digital Wallets
• Offline-first payment solutions
• Contactless NFC or EMV-based systems
• Prior leadership experience at a high-growth startup or in emerging markets

• Polymath: blends product thinking, technical acumen, and business strategy.
• Executive presence with the ability to lead multi-stakeholder conversations.
• High agency, resourceful, and thrives in fast-moving environments.
• Exceptional communication — equally effective with clients, devs, and partners.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on outcomes over optics.