Data Product Manager

Kurtosys
R 658 714 - R 834 079 a year
Kaapstad, Wes-Kaap
Full time
2 days ago

About Kurtosys:

Kurtosys empowers asset and wealth managers with a leading data and content publication platform. Founded in 2002, we operate across four global offices with a deep understanding of working at scale with data, information design, industry regulations, and compliance (ISO-27001 certified).


The Opportunity:

As a Data Product Manager at Kurtosys, you’ll leverage your product management expertise and data fluency to drive the development of innovative, client-centric solutions that keep us at the forefront of the FinTech industry. You’ll work closely with clients, engineers, designers, and data specialists to transform data insights into best-in-class features — delivering measurable business value and exceptional client experiences.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of data products in financial services, balancing strategic vision, technical understanding, and regulatory rigor.


Responsibilities:

Data-Driven Product Strategy

o Partner with product, sales, and marketing teams to identify client needs and translate them into a data-driven product roadmap.

o Conduct market research and user analysis to pinpoint opportunities where data can unlock new value.

o Define and prioritize data requirements in collaboration with data engineers and analysts to fuel product insights.

o Stay ahead of emerging trends (AI/ML, automation, personalization) to incorporate innovation into the product vision.


Product Design & Development

o Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate data insights into intuitive, user-centric product features.

o Champion data-informed design decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

o Partner with engineers to deliver scalable, API-first, and cloud-ready solutions.

o Conduct A/B testing and use product analytics tools to validate and iterate on features based on data and user feedback.


Product Delivery & Management

o Own the product roadmap, balancing client needs, business priorities, and data-driven insights.

o Define and track product KPIs to measure adoption, engagement, and business impact.

o Document clear functional specifications and user stories to ensure alignment across teams.

o Facilitate agile ceremonies (planning, reviews, retrospectives) and drive continuous improvement.


Data Governance, Compliance & Client Engagement

o Work with compliance and legal teams to ensure all data-driven solutions adhere to industry regulations and ISO-27001 standards.

o Champion data literacy and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization.

o Translate complex data analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and clients.

o Engage directly with clients to understand evolving data challenges and advocate for Kurtosys’ data products as strategic enablers.


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in product management or a related field (e.g., data science, analytics).
  • Proven track record of launching and managing data-driven products.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using SQL, Python, or similar data analysis tools.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  • Passion for data and its potential to transform the FinTech industry.


Bonus Points:

  • Experience in the asset/wealth management space or broader financial services domain.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Knowledge of modern cloud data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, AWS, Azure).
  • Understanding of machine learning concepts and applications.
  • Exposure to API-first product design and data platform adoption.


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible work hours and hybrid work opportunities
  • No dress code and an open, inclusive culture
  • Group risk cover & employee wellbeing program
  • 20 days paid leave annually
  • Ongoing staff appreciation events and learning opportunities
  • Home internet allowance
  • Opportunity to collaborate with experts across the globe


Join Us

Be part of a team that is transforming how leading financial services firms engage with their audiences. At Kurtosys, you’ll shape the future of data-driven products in FinTech — with the freedom to innovate, the support to succeed, and the opportunity to make an impact.

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