Job description
Who we are
We are building the future of banking in Africa.
Today, less than 30% of African consumers have access to adequate banking services. While mobile money has emerged as the primary means of consumer finance due to its superior accessibility and lower costs, it does not offer the financial services that create wealth and financing opportunities, which are essential pillars of long-term financial stability.
Our mission is to make banking radically more accessible and affordable, to enable millions of people across the continent to build a stronger, more secure future.
In November 2020, we launched a revolutionary financial app, offering a full range of services encompassing payments, transfers, as well as savings and investments.
To date, Djamo has given one million users in Ivory Coast and Senegal access to radically cheaper and better financial services, and our rapid growth continues unabated.
We are proud to have secured the backing of world-class investors, including Y Combinator, Partech, Janngo Capital, Enza Capital, and Oikocredit, underlining our potential and commitment to reshape the financial services landscape in Africa.
To support the launch and growth of our business, we are looking for a Head of Product.
Your Role
Reporting to the CPO, as Head of Product, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our product management team. You’ll ensure that every initiative aligns with our user-first philosophy while maintaining operational excellence. Your leadership will enable our teams to deliver delightful, impactful, and scalable experiences that push financial inclusion forward.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Strategy & Leadership
- Own and evolve Djamo’s product vision and roadmap in close partnership with executive leadership.
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable, prioritized initiatives for the product team..
- Set clear goals and success metrics for the product departments and drive accountability through regular reviews.
- Represent the product in strategic planning, company updates, and board-level discussions.
Team Management & Culture
- Manage and mentor product managers, supporting their team growth and performance.
- Build a strong, cross-functional product culture grounded in user empathy, rapid learning, and collaboration.
- Ensure smooth coordination between Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations.
Product Execution
- Oversee the full product lifecycle from discovery to delivery, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
- Ensure design excellence and consistency across the entire product experience.
- Champion a strong culture of testing, experimentation, and data-informed decision making.
Organizational Impact
- Define and implement scalable processes for product discovery, prioritization, and delivery.
- Develop talent pipelines and hiring plans in collaboration with HR.
- Support go-to-market strategies with clear positioning, communication, and internal readiness.
Your profile
Your skills
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8+ years of experience in product leadership, including managing product managers and designers.
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A strong background in digital product design or UX is a plus.
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Proven track record of launching successful digital products in fast-paced environments.
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Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Highly user-centric, analytical, and strategic thinker.
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Fluent in French and English.
Your personality
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Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
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Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organisation.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Experience of working in an agile model
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Robust and willing to get their hands dirty to achieve their objectives.
Why work at Djamo
- Balance between autonomy and collaboration, insight and intuition, work and life.
- Working in small, open, and friendly teams to create valued products and services.
- An ethical and stimulating environment.
- Contribute to the rapid expansion of a start-up in French-speaking Africa.
- Have a positive impact on millions of people by offering simple and fair banking services.
- A collaborative and fun environment with a strong team spirit and a culture of continuous employee development.
At Djamo, we’re building the future of inclusive financial services for Francophone Africa. Our mission is to empower millions with access to transparent, affordable, and easy-to-use digital banking solutions. We’re looking for leaders who care deeply about solving problems that matter — with empathy, creativity, and a passion for execution.
We will consider all applications on the same basis. Djamo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. You don’t tick all the boxes, and you don’t think you have the unique skills we don’t realise we need. Apply anyway; we’re always looking to recruit great people at all levels.
Contract Type
CDD, CDI, CONTRACTOR via DEEL,
Workplace
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire- Dakar, Sénégal - Remote Location GMT+/-3
Sector
Mobile Financial Services
