Johannesburg: Senior Technical Product Manager: AML/Fraud posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Key Responsibilities:

Define and own the product vision and roadmap for AML and Fraud platforms.Align products with regulatory requirements, enterprise risk frameworks, and industry best practices.Lead cross-functional teams to deliver AML/Fraud products, APIs, and services.Translate business and regulatory requirements into technical specifications and user stories.Implement real-time transaction monitoring, rules engines, case management systems, and AI/ML-based fraud detection.Ensure products comply with local and international regulations (FATF, FIC, FinCEN, GDPR, PSD2).Partner with data science teams to enhance predictive fraud detection and anomaly detection models.Manage stakeholders, vendors, and fintech partners; represent product strategy in executive and regulatory forums.Product Strategy, Roadmap Planning, AML & Fraud Detection, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Analytics, Machine Learning / AI, API & Platform Integration, Transaction Monitoring, Case Management, Stakeholder & Vendor Management, Agile / Scrum, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Requirements

• Educational Qualifications
  
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Risk Management, or related field (mandatory).
  
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc in Risk/Compliance/Technology) advantageous.
  
• Professional Certifications (preferred/required):
  
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
  
• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
  
• CISSP / CISM (for security-aligned expertise)
  
• Agile Product Management certifications (PSPO, SAFe POPM)
• 1012 years experience in product management, risk technology, or financial services technology, with at least 5 years in AML/Fraud-focused platforms.
  
• Proven track record in delivering AML/Fraud detection systems, transaction monitoring, and compliance solutions.
  
• Strong background in regulatory compliance, fraud detection techniques, and AML frameworks.
  
• Hands-on experience with rule-based systems, AI/ML fraud detection, case management, and transaction analytics.
  
• Experience working in regulated industries (banking, fintech, insurance, telecom).
  
• Strong vendor and third-party product management exposure (e.g., Actimize, SAS, Feedzai, FICO, or equivalent).
  
• Core Skills & Competencies
  
• Strong technical product management expertise (APIs, integrations, data platforms).
  
• Deep understanding of AML regulations, fraud schemes, and compliance frameworks.
  
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
  
• Excellent stakeholder management balancing compliance, risk, technology, and customer experience.
  
• Proven leadership in cross-functional delivery across engineering, risk, and compliance.
  
• Ability to influence executives, regulators, and technical teams with clarity