Product Manager - SME Lending Lead

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Lagos, LA, ngvia Workable ATSPosted Sep 29, 2026
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Product management

Role signals

Finance

About this role

We are scaling our SME Lending direction and looking for a Product Manager

  • Lending Lead who can own the product end-to-end and drive measurable growth from day one.

This role requires someone hands-on, data-driven, and commercially sharp — with real experience in building and scaling digital lending products for B2B / SME clients.

We expect first tangible outcomes within 6–8 weeks .

What You’ll Do

  • Own the SME Digital Lending product lifecycle end-to-end
  • Improve risk models, approval flows, and credit decision logic
  • Optimize acquisition and distribution channels
  • Drive portfolio growth while balancing risk and profitability
  • Prioritize based on data, unit economics, and business impact
  • Work closely with Risk, Data, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams
  • Adapt proven international lending practices to the Nigerian market

Requirements

  • 4–7 years of Product Management experience
  • Strong background in lending for SME / B2B clients
  • Experience in international markets (Europe, LatAm, SEA, USA, UK, Russia, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of risk frameworks, scoring, underwriting, and portfolio metrics
  • Proven track record of scaling lending products

- Strong stakeholder management skills

  • Highly data-driven decision-making approach
  • Fluent English

Benefits

  • Remote work from anywhere in the world
  • Performance bonus, 25+ paid vacations and day-offs, personal development plan
  • Purpose: shape the future of fintech in Nigeria with products that reach millions, backed by a competitive salary
  • Growth: thrive in a fast paced work environment with flexibility, collaboration, and access to cutting-edge tools
  • Join a diverse, inclusive team where all voices are valued, and professional growth is a priority.

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with Product management and Finance?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?