About PalmPay
PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over
40 million users
, we are building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible, easy-to-use, and rewarding financial services.
Operating in
Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Bangladesh, and Pakistan
, PalmPay has been recognised by
CNBC
as one of the
Top 300 Global Fintech Companies
and ranked
#2 overall
and
#1 in financial services
on the
Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025
list.
Position Overview
We are seeking a
Product Manager
for our Pakistan business who will focus on designing, implementing, and managing financial products with end-to-end regulatory compliance. This role requires a strong understanding of
SBP, SECP, and AML regulations
, as well as experience embedding risk controls into products. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in fintech, banking, or consumer installment financing, and a track record of leading compliance-driven product launches in Pakistan.
Core Responsibilities
Compliance Framework Development
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Design product requirements in alignment with SBP, SECP, and Anti-Money Laundering Act regulations
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Lead product compliance reviews, covering user data privacy (PDPA), Shariah compliance, and anti-fraud measures
Embedding Risk Control into Products
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Translate compliance requirements into product features such as KYC flows, repayment algorithms, and fee disclosure templates
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Coordinate with product and tech teams in China to implement features
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Monitor regulatory policy changes (e.g., BNPL regulations) and adapt product strategies accordingly
Local Compliance Collaboration
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Liaise with law firms, consulting agencies, and SBP-accredited bodies for licensing, audits, and reporting
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Train business teams to identify high-risk scenarios (e.g., promotions during religious periods, remote-region collections)
Experience
Mandatory Requirements
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4+ years of product compliance experience in fintech, banking, or consumer installment financing
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Experience in the Pakistani financial market is strongly preferred
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Must have led or participated in at least one full financial product compliance launch (case summary required)
Professional Knowledge
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Familiarity with: ✅ SBP Consumer Protection Regulations ✅ Credit Information Bureau (CIB) reporting rules ✅ Shariah Compliance framework
Language
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Fluent in English (working language)
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Proficiency in Urdu is a plus
Soft Skills
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Risk Sensitivity: Ability to anticipate regulatory grey areas (e.g., interest-free promotions during religious festivals)
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Local Insight: Knowledge of user segmentation in Pakistan (e.g., repayment cycles for agricultural income groups)
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Resilience: Adaptability to fast-changing regulations (e.g., SBP’s tightened BNPL policy in 2024)
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive salary with annual performance-based reviews
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Festival bonuses and mobile/internet allowance
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Opportunity to lead compliance-driven product development at a multinational fintech
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