Product Manager

About PalmPayPalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users, we are building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible, easy-to-use, and rewarding financial services.Operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, PalmPay has been recognised by CNBC as one of the Top 300 Global Fintech Companies and ranked #2 overall and #1 in financial services on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list.Position OverviewWe are seeking a Product Manager for our Pakistan business who will focus on designing, implementing, and managing financial products with end-to-end regulatory compliance. This role requires a strong understanding of SBP, SECP, and AML regulations, as well as experience embedding risk controls into products. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in fintech, banking, or consumer installment financing, and a track record of leading compliance-driven product launches in Pakistan.Core ResponsibilitiesCompliance Framework DevelopmentDesign product requirements in alignment with SBP, SECP, and Anti-Money Laundering Act regulationsLead product compliance reviews, covering user data privacy (PDPA), Shariah compliance, and anti-fraud measuresEmbedding Risk Control into ProductsTranslate compliance requirements into product features such as KYC flows, repayment algorithms, and fee disclosure templatesCoordinate with product and tech teams in China to implement featuresMonitor regulatory policy changes (e.g., BNPL regulations) and adapt product strategies accordinglyLocal Compliance CollaborationLiaise with law firms, consulting agencies, and SBP-accredited bodies for licensing, audits, and reportingTrain business teams to identify high-risk scenarios (e.g., promotions during religious periods, remote-region collections)ExperienceMandatory Requirements4+ years of product compliance experience in fintech, banking, or consumer installment financingExperience in the Pakistani financial market is strongly preferredMust have led or participated in at least one full financial product compliance launch (case summary required)Professional KnowledgeFamiliarity with: ✅ SBP Consumer Protection Regulations ✅ Credit Information Bureau (CIB) reporting rules ✅ Shariah Compliance frameworkLanguageFluent in English (working language)Proficiency in Urdu is a plusSoft SkillsRisk Sensitivity: Ability to anticipate regulatory grey areas (e.g., interest-free promotions during religious festivals)Local Insight: Knowledge of user segmentation in Pakistan (e.g., repayment cycles for agricultural income groups)Resilience: Adaptability to fast-changing regulations (e.g., SBP’s tightened BNPL policy in 2024)Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary with annual performance-based reviewsFestival bonuses and mobile/internet allowanceOpportunity to lead compliance-driven product development at a multinational fintechPowered by JazzHRKsdDfka50P