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Kurtosys

Kurtosys

Product
Western Cape, South Africa
Posted on Aug 20, 2025

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

· 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.