Product Director, Fintech

Optasia is a fully integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 30 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Product Director to lead the development and performance of Optasia's global product portfolio. This role combines strategic product leadership, commercial ownership, and ecosystem building across our markets.

You will be responsible for defining product strategy, managing the roadmap, ensuring strong P&L performance, and enabling partner-driven innovation that scales. You will be a key driver of our vision to empower financial access for a more inclusive world, bringing passion for innovation, technology, and sustainable impact. What You Will DoDefine a compelling long-term product vision and roadmap aligned with company strategy and market needsTranslate business objectives, customer problems, and market trends into scalable solutionsChampion a customer-centric product culture across the companyOversee full product lifecycle:

from opportunity identification and business case development to launch, growth, and retirementOwn product P&L and ensure delivery of commercial results and customer valueMaintain performance dashboards and use data to continuously optimize product outcomesLead cross-functional squads (product, tech, marketing, ops, sales) for effective delivery of roadmap initiativesDrive high-quality releases with strong documentation, testing, and stakeholder alignmentIntroduce structured product processes and governance to improve scalability and agilityIdentify, build, and manage strategic partnerships (e. g.

banks, MNOs, fintechs) that enhance product reach and valueDevelop frameworks for evaluating new partners, defining commercial models, and integrating third-party servicesRepresent Optasia in external forums to strengthen ecosystem influence and positioningEvaluate new business models, pricing innovations, and go-to-market channels tailored to emerging marketsTrack technology trends (AI/ML, embedded finance, alternative data) to drive forward-looking product thinkingLeverage rapid experimentation and user feedback to test and refine new conceptsWhat You Will Bring10+ years of experience in product leadership, ideally within fintech, digital financial services, or SaaSProven success launching and scaling B2B2C or embedded finance products in emerging marketsDeep understanding of mobile financial services, credit/lending products, and/or agent distribution networksCommercial acumen with strong experience managing product P&L and driving growthSkilled in product discovery, go-to-market strategy, and agile deliveryStrong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills—able to influence at all levelsExperience working across culturally diverse, matrixed, and remote teamsPassionate about technology, innovation, and inclusive financeFluent in English (written and spoken); French or other languages are a plusWillingness to travel across Optasia's regionsWhy you should applyWhat we offer:

💸 Competitive remuneration package🏝 Extra day off on your birthday💰 Performance-based bonus scheme📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smartOptasia's Perks: 🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market's foregroundOptasia's Values 🌟#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities. #2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners' and clients' expectations. #3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts. #4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented.

We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what's needed. #5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.