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Senior Product Manager - JHB (Hybrid) at Datafin Recruitment

Datafin Recruitment
Full-time
On-site
ENVIRONMENT:


Our Client is a leading Web3 product and development partner, specialising in fintech, digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, and institutional-grade systems. With teams across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, the company delivers high-performance solutions for exchanges, stablecoin issuers, banks, market makers, and fast-growing ventures.
They are looking for a Senior Product Manager who will drive blockchain integrations, manage digital asset listings, and oversee the full lifecycle of crypto asset support across products built for partner organisations.
This role focuses on bringing new assets, networks and blockchain services into the products they build. You will manage the full process from evaluation and due diligence to technical integration and ongoing lifecycle management.
You will work across chains, custody systems, token standards, staking, on-chain analytics and the broader digital asset ecosystem. You will collaborate with engineering, compliance, security, design and BD teams to deliver integrations that are safe, reliable and aligned to product strategy.


DUTIES:

Product Ownership and Direction


Build and maintain the roadmap for blockchain integrations and asset support
Identify opportunities for new chain integrations and asset categories
Define evaluation criteria for asset listings, including technical, compliance and risk considerations
Guide product strategy for token support, custody models and blockchain infrastructure


Asset and Chain Lifecycle Management


Lead token listing processes from discovery to launch
Evaluate new cryptocurrencies, token models and blockchain networks
Coordinate with legal, compliance and risk teams to meet regulatory requirements
Oversee staking support, tokenisation flows or wrapping mechanisms where applicable


Collaboration and Delivery


Work closely with engineering to integrate nodes, wallets, smart contracts and blockchain APIs
Translate technical and regulatory requirements into clear product specifications
Partner with operations, design and BD to deliver smooth end-to-end features
Maintain strong communication across cross-functional teams


Risk, Security and Compliance


Support frameworks for asset risk assessment and chain due diligence
Ensure regulatory alignment across AML, KYC, travel rule and data requirements.
Work closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities and ensure safe integrations


On-Chain Analytics and Market Insight


Use on-chain data to understand asset behaviour, fees, network performance and ecosystem trends
Guide decisions that improve user experience, reliability and asset availability


External Ecosystem Engagement


Build strong relationships with chains, custodians and ecosystem partners
Represent the Group in technical discussions with external blockchain teams


REQUIREMENTS:

You will thrive in this role if you have:


At least three years of product management experience in crypto, fintech or digital asset infrastructure
Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals, token standards, custody models and chain architecture
Experience managing token listings, blockchain integrations or ecosystem partnerships
Familiarity with wallets, nodes, smart contracts and staking models
Ability to work with engineering teams in an Agile, continuous delivery environment
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate clearly
A mindset focused on ownership, clarity and high-quality execution
Curiosity and passion for blockchain innovation and digital asset ecosystems