We're Lula. We build innovative fintech products to help SMEs make cash flow. From instant access to funding to all-in-one business banking accounts and cutting-edge financial analysis tools, we're on it!
Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their business better, faster, simpler, Lula, so they can spend more time doing what they love.
Speaking of love, were looking for Lulas who love to make a difference to join our team and change the game.
WHY WE DO IT
We care about our family, our work, our community, our country.
Were passionate about EMPOWERING EVERY SME TO SUCCEED.
And to do it, were BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FINTECH PRODUCTS TO HELP SMES MAKE CASH FLOW.
Why? Because the more businesses that succeed, the more jobs, money, and opportunities for all South Africans - including Y.O.U.
So get curious.
Rise to the challenge.
Dont settle for average.
Shoot for amazing.
Were here to change the game, the norm, the world,
Because when we change something for the better, we change ourselves too.
You are.
We are.
Lula
OUR VALUES
- Collaborative - were a clan and work together as a team, always towards a common goal
- Committed - were accountable and follow through no matter the challenge
- Curious - we look for better ways to do things and make a positive difference
- Connected - we stay close to, learn from and look to understand each other and our customers
- Compassionate - we go out of our way to care about our colleagues, our customers and our community
Were seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Owner to join our growing fintech to create world-class end-to-end customer journeys for our digital banking products. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of banking products and services with a proven track record in product ownership.
This role will see you collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and manage our product backlog, ensuring we deliver a best-in-class product. Working collaboratively with Product Design, Marketing, Data Science & Engineering, you will be responsible for our product and its end-to-end features. Were looking to build a high quality frictionless, beautiful end-to-end digital experience, helping SMEs thrive in a tough market. These products, services and features need to be seamless, considerate and WOW.
Responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Design, Marketing, Data Science and Engineering Teams to deliver high quality products, features & services for our customers, meeting our business goals
- Work closely with our customers and the markets to understand their needs and gather feedback on product features
- Define and prioritise product features and requirements based on market research, customer feedback and stakeholder input
- Develop and maintain the product backlog that align with the Product roadmap and company's vision and strategy
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for product improvement and differentiation
- Manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch, including product planning, testing and release
- Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimise product features and drive user engagement
- Ensure product compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Communicate product vision and status to all stakeholders
- Continuously assess and improve product processes to maximise efficiency and effectiveness
- Matric/Grade 12 achieved
- 3+ years of working experience as a Product Owner, with a focus on banking products and services
- Product owner certification an added bonus
- Experience with prototyping, testing, and validating product hypotheses
- Experience defining, prioritising and communicating a product roadmap across the organisation
- Managing and building out a backlog with a focus on iterative and continuous delivery
- Experience building products iteratively by applying lean principles and focusing on MVPs
- Hands-on experience working with Engineering teams in an Agile environment with an understanding of agile development process
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proven ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Technical acumen and genuine passion for technology
- Understanding of core concepts related to UI/UX design
- Experience with product management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Trello is a plus
- User-centric and customer focused approach
- Knowledge of customer desires and behaviours
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Confident decision-maker
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to roll up your sleeves, execute and get things over the line
- Strong collaboration skills and a passion for working with people
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good prioritisation and time management skills
- Deadline driven - you know what success looks like and how to measure it
- Positive, high energy and committed to live, demonstrate and get excited about the Lulalend values
