Head of Product at Kuda Technologies Ltd

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product management, Credit strategy, Data-driven decision making, Stakeholder management, Leadership, Experimentation, Analytics, Financial services, Lending, Compliance frameworks, Regulatory environments, Product discovery, Team development, Strategic planning, Risk management, Performance metrics

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Kuda, which means ‘love’ in Shona, is more than a fintech - it’s a movement to make financial services accessible, affordable, and truly rewarding for every African. Backed by over $100 million from some of the world’s most respected investors, we’re building a smarter alternative to traditional banking - offering seamless money transfers, business banking, and instant access to credit, all through your device. At Kuda, we don’t just build products - we build people. We share the love in how we collaborate, carry everyone along as we grow, break boundaries to challenge what’s possible, and show up every day committed to doing better. If you’re driven by purpose, excited by impact, and ready to help redefine the future of finance in Africa, you’ll feel right at home here. Role Overview The Head of Product will lead Kuda’s Credit tribe, driving the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of all lending-related products and initiatives. This role focuses on building reliable, scalable, and compliant credit solutions that deliver measurable business impact and exceptional customer experiences. You’ll own the tribe’s roadmap, delivery, and performance, ensuring decisions are data-driven and aligned with Kuda’s broader strategic and financial goals. You’ll also play a key role in building and developing a strong product team, fostering collaboration and accountability across stakeholders. Responsibilities 1. Delivery & Execution Lead tribe planning and QBRs, ensuring alignment, clarity, and dependency management. Champion thin-slice, iterative delivery focused on measurable outcomes. Provide consistent visibility to leadership through metrics, progress updates, and proactive risk management. 2. Data & Experimentation Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making, establishing strong experimentation and measurement practices. Ensure squads have the insights, analytics, and tools needed for effective prioritisation. 3. Product Quality, Risk & Compliance Ensure all products meet regulatory, compliance, and security requirements. Embed standards for reliability, performance, accessibility, and localisation into delivery practices. 4. People Leadership & Organisation Building Hire, coach, and develop Product Managers across multiple levels. Foster a culture of clarity, focus, and ownership of outcomes. Define and uphold high standards for product discovery, delivery, and communication craft. 5. Day-to-Day Collaboration With BLO: Align product strategy with business objectives and financial targets. With DM/TLs: Manage capacity, technical debt, and sustainable delivery practices. With Other Tribe Leads: Coordinate dependencies and shared initiatives. With Compliance, Legal, Marketing, and CX: Ensure alignment across customer, regulatory, and commercial goals. 5+ years of Product Management experience, including 2+ years leading teams or product portfolios. Proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes. Strong fluency in experimentation, analytics, and data-driven prioritisation. Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills. Experience mentoring and scaling Product Managers with a player-coach mindset. Nice to Have Background in financial services, payments, lending, or infrastructure. Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory environments. Experience working with growth or data platforms. At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to: 💜A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team 👴Pension 📈Career development & growth 😁Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays 🎁Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc) 💖Medical insurance 🏃‍♀️YuLife- employee wellness app 🥇Award winning L&D training Kuda are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Responsibilities

The Head of Product will lead the Credit tribe, driving the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of all lending-related products. This role involves building scalable credit solutions, managing the product roadmap, and developing a high-performing product team.