Junior Product Manager

 As a Junior Product Manager at Paymentology, you will be responsible for reviewing and managing compliance with VISA and Mastercard mandates as well as local switch regulations. This includes staying informed about regulatory changes, collaborating with Product Managers, and ensuring all products adhere to the necessary standards. This role is critical in maintaining the company's adherence to industry regulations and delivering compliant products to our clients.
 

 
What you get to do:


  Compliance Management:


 
Review and manage compliance with VISA and Mastercard mandates.
 
Ensure adherence to local switch regulations and requirements.
 
Stay updated on changes in regulatory and compliance standards.
 
Collaborate with Product Managers to integrate regulatory requirements into product development and lifecycle management.


 Product Development Support:


 
Assist in the conceptualisation and development of new products or features.
 
Collaborate with the Paymentology product team to create detailed product requirements and specifications.
 
Aid in conducting market research and analysis to identify market needs and trends.


 Project Coordination:


 
Support project planning and execution, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met.
 
Collaborate with various teams (engineering, design, marketing) to ensure smooth product launches.
 
Assist in prioritising tasks and features based on business goals and customer needs.


 Data Analysis and Insights:


 
Analyse product performance metrics, user feedback, and market data to derive actionable insights.
 
Contribute to data-driven decisions by presenting findings and recommendations to senior management.


 Communication and Stakeholder Management:


 
Facilitate communication between different teams to ensure alignment on product goals.
 
Assist in creating documentation and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
 
Support in gathering feedback from users and stakeholders for continuous product improvement.


 Quality Assurance and Testing:


 
Collaborate with QA teams to ensure products meet quality standards and user expectations.
 
Participate in product testing, user acceptance testing, and bug-tracking processes.


 
What it takes to succeed:


 
Entry-level experience in product management, project coordination, or related fields through internships, co-op programs, or entry-level positions can be beneficial.
 
Exposure to or understanding of product development lifecycle, market analysis, or project coordination can be advantageous.
 
Ability to interpret and apply local switch mandates to product strategies.
 
Keen attention to detail to ensure all products meet necessary compliance standards.
 
Good understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
 
Experience or knowledge in regulatory compliance, particularly with VISA and Mastercard mandates, is a plus
 
Good understanding of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana) and product management software.
 
Strong problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.