Venture for Africa (VFA), an immersion programme and talent community created to enable top experienced local and global talent to transition into the African startup ecosystem, is accepting applications to the second cohort of its VFA Fintech Product Management Bootcamp.
The VFA Fintech Product Management Bootcamp is a 12-week programme designed to upskill aspiring and existing product managers in Africa’s fintech space.
Ideal participants include mid-level product managers looking to dive into the fintech space and upskill in PM strategy; mid to senior-level business unit leaders from traditional banking looking to switch to working in product management in a tech startup; consultants with experience working on businesses in the financial services industry; and mid to senior-level PMs who have built capacity in more traditional organisations.
About Venture for Africa (VFA)
Venture for Africa is a fellowship program designed to fill talent gaps in Africa’s startup ecosystem by enabling top local and global fellows to access opportunities at leading startups in Africa.
Fintech Product Management Bootcamp
| Application Deadline | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Type | Training |
| Sponsor | Venture for Africa (VFA) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Fintech Product Management Bootcamp
Through carefully curated and contextual content, engaging online workshops with PMs at some of the continent’s fastest-growing companies, case studies, and real-world problem-sets and deliverables faced by VFA’s startup partners, you’ll gain experience building exceptional products for the African market using globally-recognised best practices.?
By the end of the VFA Fintech Product Management Bootcamp, you can expect to have a better understanding of:
- Africa’s Fintech Industry + Major Players
- Fintech Product Strategies
- Fintech Regulation in Major African Markets
- Software Product Development Life Cycles
- Core Fintech Business Models
- Customer Needs and User Research
Requirements for Fintech Product Management Bootcamp Qualification
This Bootcamp is designed for those trying to accelerate their career in product or looking to break into product management, specifically within the fintech industry.
It’s for you if you are:
- A mid-level product manager looking to dive into the fintech space and upskill in PM strategy
- A mid to senior-level business unit leader with experience working at a bank (retail/commercial) looking to switch to working in product management in a fintech startup
- A consultant with experience working on businesses in the financial services industry
- A mid to senior-level Project Manager who has built capacity in more traditional organisations
Interview date, Process and Venue for Fintech Product Management Bootcamp
The Application Process
Fill out the Bootcamp application form
We review each application for candidates who meet the requirements
Candidates who meet the requirements will be asked to send in: (1) A 3-minute video sharing what your current career aspirations are and what you hope to gain from the fintech PM Bootcamp. (2) 1 (one) reference from anyone you’ve worked with or someone who knows you enough to share why they think you’d be a good fit for the program
Top candidates will be invited to a final 1-on-1 interview
Onboarding, kick-off and orientation sessions
Access to VFA PM resource library + Study group formation
Bootcamp Begins!
Application Deadline
December 16, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Venture for Africa (VFA) on form.typeform.com to applyFor more details, visit Venture for Africa website.
