Product Development & Growth Manager

Location: Johannesburg, Melrose Arch (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Financial Services | Tax | Product Strategy

Waters Edge Solutions is partnering with a global leader in withholding tax recovery to appoint a high-impact Product Development & Growth Manager. This strategic role sits at the intersection of innovation, technical research, commercialization, and expansion. You’ll work closely with the Chief Commercial & Product Officer to drive the next generation of tax and compliance product offerings—from opportunity identification through to validation and market launch.

This is a pivotal role for a commercially minded, analytically driven individual with a passion for uncovering new market opportunities and translating complexity into clear product strategy. If you thrive on cross-functional collaboration and building business cases from scratch, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of a global firm.

• Identify, prioritise, and evaluate new product opportunities across tax recovery, compliance, and regulatory markets

• Conduct deep technical and regulatory research to validate feasibility and identify market needs

• Lead competitive intelligence and synthesize global market trends into strategic direction

• Develop market sizing models, expansion frameworks, and go‑to‑market strategies

• Support the commercial team with financial modelling, pricing, revenue projections, and ROI scenarios

• Build clear, executive‑ready business cases to influence leadership decisions

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Compliance, Technology, and Sales to shape MVPs

• Champion a culture of innovation and experimentation

• Support early‑stage product testing and iterative feedback

• CA, Engineering, or equivalent qualification in finance, quantitative fields, or technical disciplines

• At least 1 year of experience in product management, strategy, business analysis, or corporate development

• Strong technical research and analytical skills, especially in regulatory and financial contexts

• Proficiency in Excel and financial modelling

• Ability to translate complex ideas into structured insights and business cases

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Entrepreneurial mindset and bias toward ownership and action

• Experience in tax, financial services, compliance, or regulatory technology

• Strong PowerPoint / presentation design capabilities

• Experience in leading early‑stage pilots or MVPs

• Familiarity with SaaS, fintech, or B2B consulting environments

• Strategic, high‑impact role with global exposure

• Collaborative, cross‑functional environment

• Opportunity to shape long‑term innovation strategy

• Competitive salary package and growth path

• Work alongside a mission‑driven, entrepreneurial team

The company fosters a culture of experimentation, autonomy, and innovation. With global operations and a flat structure, the team encourages ownership, continuous improvement, and impact over input. Employees are empowered to challenge the status quo and contribute meaningfully from day one, working in a performance‑driven, yet supportive and values‑led environment.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.