African businesses import $700 billion worth of goods and services per year but paying their suppliers abroad remains a massive challenge. Their options today are limited to traditional banks and the black market. Going through banks means poor customer service, high transaction costs and unfavorable exchange rates. The situation is equally dire for consumers who pay some of the highest P2P transfer fees in the world and are stuck with mobile money technology that is now decades old. We are building Kappa to fix that. Kappa is looking for a Product Owner to join the team and help scale up our cross-border payments platform in Africa and beyond. Coming in early, you will take full ownership of the product across mobile and web and be end-responsible for delivering value to customers. Part of a globally distributed team spread across Africa, Europe and the Middle East, this role comes with significant autonomy, and offers a chance to help build a massive business that will have a positive impact on millions of lives. You'll take end-to-end ownership of our web and mobile apps — from talking to customers and framing the problem, through the requirements and the design, to what the numbers say in production Plus points for cross-border payments and for building in emerging markets ~ Payments fluency — Settlement, reconciliation, chargebacks, RFIs, treasury and liquidity. You treat KYC, AML and licensing as constraints that factor into the design from day one, not as blockers that show up late ~ Writing that makes building unambiguous — Problem, customers, success criteria and constraints come before any solution. Two engineers (or coding agents) reading your spec independently would build the same thing ~ Technical credibility — You can read an API schema or contract, follow an architecture discussion, and know when a requirement you've written is accidentally expensive or comes with hidden complexity. Highly competitive salary and equity — top of market. Health, dental and vision insurance (for you and your dependents) Work fully remotely from any Africa-friendly timezone (GMT-2h to GMT+3h). Regular travel to Africa to meet with customers, sales and operations on the ground will be required. New MacBook Pro and up to $2,000 for home office equipment (headphones, chair, standing desk, etc.) Parental leave / family-friendly culture Generous paid time off
Agile Product Owner (Remote) in Surrey employer: Kappa
Kappa is an exceptional employer that empowers its employees to make a significant impact on the African economy through innovative cross-border payment solutions. With a strong focus on employee autonomy, competitive salaries, and a family-friendly culture, Kappa fosters a collaborative work environment where team members can thrive and grow professionally. The opportunity to work remotely from any Africa-friendly timezone, coupled with generous benefits and regular travel to engage with customers, makes Kappa a truly rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
