Senior Technical Product Manager: Remittance

Recruiter:

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000770/Tshid

Date posted:

Monday, September 1, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Communications Technology is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager: Remittance on a contract duration of 5 months.

Role Overview
The Senior Technical Product Manager: Remittance is responsible for the strategy, design, and delivery of remittance products and platforms that enable secure, fast, and compliant money transfers (domestic and cross-border). This role ensures alignment with regulatory frameworks, customer experience goals, and enterprise technology strategy, while driving innovation in digital payments and international money movement.

POSITION INFO:

Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related discipline (mandatory).
Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc in FinTech, Payments, or Risk/Compliance) – advantageous.
Professional Certifications (preferred/required):
Payments certifications (e.g., Certified Payments Professional – CPP, AAP/NACHA).
Compliance: CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist).
Product Management: Agile Product Owner (PSPO, SAFe POPM).
Cloud/Integration certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP, API Management).

Relevant Experience
10–12 years’ experience in product management, financial services, or fintech, with at least 5+ years in remittance or payments-focused platforms.
Proven track record in delivering remittance/payment systems, digital transfers, or cross-border payment products.
Strong understanding of payment rails, FX processes, correspondent banking, and mobile money ecosystems.
Experience embedding AML/Fraud controls, sanctions screening, and KYC/identity verification into remittance products.
Hands-on exposure to digital channels, APIs, and partner integrations in payments.
Prior experience with regulated financial institutions, fintechs, or global MTOs preferred.

Core Skills & Competencies
Strong technical product management expertise in payments/remittances.
Deep knowledge of global remittance regulations, compliance frameworks, and operational risks.
Excellent stakeholder management across compliance, treasury, risk, technology, and external partners.
Ability to balance customer experience, compliance, and cost efficiency in remittance design.
Strong analytical skills with a focus on transaction monitoring, fraud detection, and cost optimization.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills for cross-functional influence.

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