Product Development and Growth Manager - Sandton at Catch

POSITION OVERVIEW

• The Product Development & Growth Manager is a high impact, strategically pivotal role at the intersection of innovation, research, commercialization, and market expansion. Working directly with the Chief Commercial & Product Officer, you will shape the next generation of our product offerings — from inception to validation to market entry.
• This role goes beyond traditional product management. It requires a visionary thinker, a data driven strategist, a technical research expert and a curious problem solver who is energized by uncovering white space opportunities in the tax, compliance and broader financial services ecosystem.
• You will generate and validate product hypotheses, dive deep into technical frameworks, scope commercial potential, and play a key role in determining where we grow next.
• You will thrive here if you enjoy turning complexity into opportunity, building robust business cases from scratch, and influencing strategic direction across a global organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product & Market Opportunity Discovery

• Scout, evaluate, and prioritize new product opportunities across tax recovery, compliance, regulatory reporting, and institutional financial services landscapes.
• Perform deep dive technical and regulatory research to validate product feasibility and identify market pain points worth solving.
• Build opportunity maps and frameworks to support short , medium , and long term product innovation roadmaps.

Strategic Market Research & Insights

• Lead competitive intelligence efforts, analyzing global trends, shifts in legislation, client behaviors, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (Operations, Compliance, Sales, Technology, and Data) to synthesize insights and shape opportunity assessments.
• Translate ambiguous, complex datasets into clear, actionable strategic insights.

Market Sizing & Expansion Strategy

• Support commercial team with market sizing models to quantify opportunity scale and revenue potential.
• Support go to market strategy development for new regions or verticals.

Commercial & Financial Modelling

• Support the commercial team in developing robust commercial and financial models, including pricing scenarios, cost structures, revenue projections, sensitivity analyses, and ROI frameworks.
• Create compelling business cases to support investment decisions and influence leadership.
• Conduct scenario modelling and risk assessments to guide decision making.

Innovation, Execution & Cross Functional Collaboration

• Act as a champion for innovation, fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the technology and operations teams to shape MVP definitions and implementation pathways.
• Support pilot programmes, early stage client testing and iterative refinements.

WHAT YOU BRING

EDUCATION:

• CA, Engineer, or equivalent qualification in finance, quantitative fields, engineering, or related disciplines.

EXPERIENCE:

• Ideally minimum 1 year in product management, business analysis, strategy, corporate development, or similar roles.
• Experience in financial services, taxation, compliance, or regulatory technology is a strong advantage.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Exceptional analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Strong technical research skills and ability to interpret regulatory or financial frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at crafting business cases and executive ready presentations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership, creativity, and drive
• Strategic & Commercial Acumen
• Entrepreneurial DNA
• Technical Curiosity & Research Excellence
• Data Storytelling & Influence
• Cross Functional Leadership Skills