Product Manager - FxPanda

About FXPanda FXPanda by HQMENA is a digital platform designed to connect the global forex and financial trading ecosystem. The platform aims to bring together traders, brokers, fintech companies, financial service providers, educators, industry professionals, and partners in one digital ecosystem where users can discover, engage, connect, and access relevant products and services. We are looking for a Product Manager who will take ownership of FXPanda’s product strategy, development, and growth. The ideal candidate should understand digital products and have experience in fintech, forex, trading, marketplaces, communities, or similar technology-driven platforms. Key Responsibilities 1. Product Strategy & Roadmap: Own FXPanda’s product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Translate business and user needs into product initiatives, prioritize features, and continuously improve the product based on market insights, data, and feedback. 2. Product Development & Ownership: Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to launch and optimization. Prepare PRDs and product requirements, work closely with development, UI/UX, and QA teams, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality features. 3. User & Market Research: Understand the needs, expectations, and behaviour of traders, brokers, fintech companies, financial service providers, and other target users. Conduct regular market research, competitor analysis, and benchmarking of leading forex, trading, and fintech platforms. Identify market gaps and opportunities that can help FXPanda differentiate itself and strengthen its position in the market. Stay updated on developments in forex, fintech, AI, trading technology, and digital communities. 4. Product Analytics & Performance: Define and monitor key product KPIs, including user acquisition, activation, engagement, retention, conversion, and feature adoption. Analyse user behaviour and product performance to identify areas for improvement. Use data and customer feedback to support product decisions and work with Marketing and Analytics teams to develop relevant dashboards and performance reports. Conduct product experiments and A/B testing where required. 5. User Experience: Ensure FXPanda provides a simple, intuitive, and engaging user experience across web and mobile platforms. Work closely with UI/UX teams to review wireframes, prototypes, and product designs. Identify usability issues and continuously improve the user journey from registration and onboarding through engagement and conversion. 6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Technology, UI/UX, Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Operations, and Management teams to ensure alignment throughout the product lifecycle. Act as the primary product point of contact and clearly communicate product requirements, priorities, timelines, and deliverables. Coordinate with external developers, technology partners, vendors, and service providers when required. 7. Product Growth & Monetization: Identify opportunities to increase user acquisition, engagement, retention, and revenue. Work with Marketing and Commercial teams to develop product-led growth initiatives and identify suitable monetization opportunities for FXPanda, including subscriptions, premium features, lead generation, partnerships, advertising, and marketplace services. Explore opportunities to connect brokers, fintech companies, financial service providers, educators, influencers, and other industry participants through the platform. 8. Product Launch & Continuous Improvement: Plan and coordinate product launches, beta testing, user testing, feedback collection, and product releases. Monitor product performance after launch and use user feedback, data, and market insights to prioritize future improvements. Establish a continuous improvement process to enhance the platform, user experience, and overall business performance. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Product Management, or a related field. • 3–6 years of experience in Product Management, preferably in fintech, financial services, forex, trading, SaaS, marketplaces, communities, or digital platforms. • Proven experience managing a digital product through its development lifecycle. • Strong understanding of product development, Agile/Scrum, and software development processes. • Experience preparing PRDs, user stories, workflows, acceptance criteria, and product roadmaps. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Good understanding of UI/UX and digital product development. • Ability to work effectively with developers and technical teams. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Ability to work independently and take ownership of product decisions. Preferred Experience Experience in forex, CFD, trading platforms, fintech, brokerage platforms, investment applications, B2B/B2C marketplaces, online communities, financial APIs, CRM, payment systems, KYC/onboarding, mobile applications, or product analytics will be highly preferred Show more Show less