Aminat Afonja (AIPMM CPM)

Experience

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  Zedvance Finance Limited

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2020

  Product Manager

  • Product Development: Launched 3 consumer lending products generating 50% increase in revenue, through end-to-end ownership of products including balancing long-term product strategy with tactical execution, writing business case and requirements, overseeing daily sprint tasks, and maintaining focus on key product milestones.• Product Partnerships: Expanded platform’s reach and functionality by negotiating partnerships and onboarding key financial institutions. Increased transaction volume 30% within a quarter.• User Experience: Improved usability of digital lending platforms by iterating on wireframes and prototypes, leading to a 45% increase in customer engagement and a 25% reduction in support requests related to navigation issues. Show less

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  CHAMS PLC

  Apr 2020 - Nov 2021

  Product Manager

  • Product Innovation: Launched Nigeria's first end-to-end remote digital identity verification product for senior citizens, reducing in-person verification by 80% through collaborating with a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, sales and marketing, risk management and release management.• Data Analysis: Drove data-driven decisions by identifying key user behavior trends on existing identity verification platforms through analytics tools. Worked with development and UX teams to redesign platform registration flow, reduced friction points and led to a 50% increase in seamless account registrations.• Team Leadership: Created OKRs and prioritized deliverables for a team of Product Managers and designers, fostering a culture of accountability by aligning team with product vision and strategic product roadmap. Drove 35% increase in team performance through continuous improvement initiatives. Show less

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  Sterling Bank Plc

  Dec 2021 - Jan 2024

  Product Manager

  • Product Strategy: Orchestrated entire product lifecycle of Sterling’s digital banking platforms for investments, loans and payments, from planning to implementation. Translated product strategy into prioritized roadmap with clear user stories and features resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-market compared to previous projects.• Market Understanding: Aligned product features with customer needs by conducting market research, analyzing customer feedback and leveraged APIs to introduce financial management tools. Increased retail user's satisfaction by 70% across digital banking platforms.• Agile Project Management: Accelerated release of high-impact product features by leading innovation efforts, managing backlogs, and coordinating delivery using agile methodologies. Improved team efficiency by 30%.• Communication: Designed and executed growth initiatives to conform with client needs and collaborated with stakeholders by securing executives’ buy-in. Achieved 80% digital adoption for corporate clients within 90 days of product launch, exceeding targets. Show less