Manager, Product Management, Actimize

So, what’s the role all about?

At Actimize, we stop bad actors from doing bad things. We are a leading Financial Crime & Compliance (FCC) organization dedicated to protecting institutions and their customers from evolving financial crime threats. We’re seeking a Manager, Product Management to drive innovation and lead the development of cutting-edge solutions that address compliance challenges, improve risk management, and enable seamless operations for our clients.

This role offers the opportunity to shape products that combat financial crime while ensuring adherence to complex regulatory requirements and leading a team of Product Owners in a matrix structure. The ideal candidate will combine domain expertise, strategic thinking, and technical acumen to deliver impactful solutions.

What you will be doing?

• Product Strategy & Roadmap Development

• Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for FCC solutions.
• Align product initiatives with organizational goals and client needs, focusing on innovation and compliance.

• Regulatory and Industry Expertise

• Stay updated on global financial crime regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, FATCA, CRS) and ensure product offerings meet compliance requirements.
• Analyze emerging trends in financial crime to identify opportunities for product enhancement.

• Solution Design & Development

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including domain experts, engineers, and data scientists, to design solutions for Fraud detection, AML, sanctions screening, and customer onboarding.
• Work on integrating 3rd-party data sources and leveraging advanced technologies like AI/ML to improve risk detection and operational efficiency.

• Lead and Manage the Product Owner Team:

• Mentor, guide, and support a team of LOB Product Owners, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability and performance management. 

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with clients, business stakeholders, and internal teams to gather insights and translate them into actionable product requirements.
• Act as the voice of the customer and ensure the delivery of solutions that exceed expectations.

• Agile Product Management

• Own the product backlog, prioritize features, and define user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with Scrum teams to deliver high-quality, timely product releases.

• Data-Driven Decision Making

• Leverage data and analytics to assess product performance, measure ROI, and identify areas for improvement.
• Recommend enhancements based on insights from client feedback and market analysis.

• Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product goals and execution strategies.
• Foster collaboration between Product, R&D, Marketing, and Implementation teams.
• Lead the team of Product owners to help them learn the best practices & grow up as professionals

• Client and Market Advocacy

• Build deep relationships with clients and regulatory bodies to understand pain points, emerging risks, and compliance requirements.
• Advocate for solutions that enhance customer trust and operational efficiency.

Have you got what it takes?

• Experience:
• 15+ years of product management experience, preferably in Financial Crime, Compliance, or Financial Services domains.
• Proven experience in developing and launching FCC solutions such as AML, KYC, sanctions screening, fraud detection, or transaction monitoring.
• Domain Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of financial crime regulations, compliance requirements, and risk management practices.
• Familiarity with data integration, analytics, and AI/ML solutions for fraud and risk detection.
• Leadership Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex product initiatives.
• Experience in stakeholder management, including senior executives and external partners.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving:
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to synthesize complex requirements into actionable product strategies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and metrics-driven decision-making.
• Technical Skills:
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Confluence.
• Understanding of APIs, data modeling, and scalable system design.
• Understanding of Graph Technology
• Communication:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate vision, plans, and progress clearly.
• Ability to present complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What’s in it for you?

Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX!

At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 5697
Reporting into: Director
Role Type: Manager