Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 09, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
dfcu Bank is a fast-growing Bank in Uganda offering a wide range of financial solutions to its chosen market segments. We are seeking to recruit for the roles of Product Development Analysts to support our expansion strategy.

Reporting To:
Manager- Product Development

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Manager- Product Development, the role holder will be responsible for planning product design, product development, product evaluation, and influencing the product roadmap in line with agreed workplans.

LOCATION: Kampala

Key Accountabilities:
• Identify customer segments with their respective needs at a granular level, creating personas, customer journeys and attributes that are addressed with Bank products or features using data insights to recommend opportunities that deliver on business aspirations.
• Participape in quality and completeness of the finished product by applying best practices to acceptance testing and use product expertise to influence test cases.
• Liaise with and support marketing team for new product launches, reviews, initiatives for low performing products and for increased product adoption.
• Conduct research for rich insights, develop proposals, and work with vendors or application development team during the design and prototype process.
• Determine and agree product specifications according to a number of various factors and use cases.
• Analyze market trends, develop sales, price and profitability plans for new or products in conceptualization in collaboration with the business teams.
• Recommend existing Product improvements and identify new opportunities to increase business growth and revenue realization.

Qualifications, Experience And Competencies Required:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Computing, Commerce, Accounting or Business Statistics or a related field.
• Adept at Financial Technology & Innovation.
• A professional qualification in financial services and technology.
• Project Management (e.g. Prince II or Agile Methodology, would be added advantage).
• 3-5 years’ relevant work experience at a large financial services institution.
• Ability to prepare product papers / Business case.
• Ability to lead and inspire fintech teams that bring products to market faster than our competition is critical.
• Demonstrated ability to link and apply complex technologies to business strategies & a high proficiency in Information and Communication Technology.
• Passionate about product innovation improving consumer experience.
• Strong skills in business process analysis and redesign.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, FinTech, and product development trends.
• Strong skills in project management and project execution.
• Familiarity with the financial services industry in Uganda.
• Strong understanding and experience in digital banking services.
• Experience collaborating with a team of programmers with varying skillsets.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work in a rapid and iterative development environment.
• Experience with data analytics and tagging concepts.
• High-level of integrity and strong entrepreneurial skills.
• Strong skills at relationship building.
• Self-drive and initiative.
• Strong leader with soft-power skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex information clearly and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented individual who is capable of self-managing and multi-tasking in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business priorities and a strong work ethic.
• Endlessly curious in how emerging digital trends can translate into excellent customer experiences.




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Application Details:
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O & A level), by close of business on Wednesday 15th March 2023 to the email address indicated below.
Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com 

dfcu Bank is committed to give equal opportunities in employment and aims to ensure that it does not discriminate against gender or race. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted through +256 312 300391.

Disclaimer:
dfcu Bank does not solicit/accept payment in cash/kind from prospective candidates in exchange for shortlisting or job placement. Any candidate who engages in this kind of transaction is aiding and abetting fraud and will be automatically disqualified.

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