About Axis
Axis Pension Trust is one of Ghanaās most trusted providers of retirement and savings solutions, licensed
by the National Pensions Regulatory Authority. We manage over GHS 8.5 billion in assets and serve
more than 2,000 institutions and 300,000 members through our flagship Axis Pension Plan, the largest
personal pension scheme in the country, Cedar Pensions and Cedar Provident Fund. Our track record of
strong investment performance, digital innovation, and outstanding customer service reflects our
commitment to excellence. We operate from our Head Office in East Legon, Accra, with additional offices
in Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale to serve clients nationwide.
Axis delivers financial peace of mind through a strong sense of fiduciary responsibility. We combine
professional fund management with technology to make pensions accessible, transparent, and rewarding.
Whether you are an individual planning for retirement or an employer seeking to empower your team,
Axis provides tailor-made solutions.
We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work drives
national impact. We share common principles in service, excellence, reliability, value and efficiency
(SERVE) which guide our spirit of innovation. Join us on a mission to help people retire with financial
peace of mind and build your career in a company driven by purpose, people and culture.
We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work drives
national impact. We share common principles in service, excellence, reliability, value and efficiency
(SERVE) which guide our spirit of innovation. Join us on a mission to help people retire with financial
peace of mind and build your career in a company driven by purpose, people and culture.
What We offer:
We offer a flexible and inspiring workplace, an inclusive culture, and one of the most competitive
compensation packages in the pension industry. With a hybrid working model, career development
support, and room to innovate, Axis is a place where your ideas matter, and your future is nurtured.
What you will do
As a Product Owner, you will drive the development and delivery of our digital products. You will serve as
the bridge between business stakeholders and the development team, managing the product backlog and
ensuring every feature delivers real value to users. You will specifically do the following;
1. Requirement documentation:
- Gather, analyse, document, and manage software requirements to ensure the final product meets user needs and business objectives.
2. Product Backlog Management:
- Gather, analyse, document, and manage software requirements to ensure the final product meets
user needs and business objectives. - Continuously refine the backlog to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment with business goals.
3. Sprint Planning and Execution:
- Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Developers (Scrum Team), and Designers to plan sprints.
- Participate actively in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and grooming sessions.
- Accept or reject work results, ensuring quality and alignment with the definition of done.
4. Stakeholder Engagement:
- Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders regarding product vision, roadmap, and feature updates.
- Collect, analyze, and incorporate stakeholder feedback into the product roadmap.
5. Vision and Roadmap:
- Communicate a clear and inspiring product vision and ensure alignment across teams.
- Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable product plans and milestones.
6. User Focus:
- Represent the voice of the customer in all aspects of product development.
- Conduct user research, market analysis, and competitor analysis to guide feature development.
7. Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Use metrics, KPIs, and analytics tools to track product performance and identify opportunities for
optimization.
Who we are looking for:
We want a self-motivated individual who is passionate about financial technology. To excel in this role, you should have:
- Strong skills in gathering software requirements and producing clear documentation for
Developers. - Solid understanding of software project management principles, full software development
lifecycle (SDLC) and modern tech stacks. - Bachelorās degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field (Masterās will be
a plus). - 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage executive stakeholders and evolving requirements while
maintaining delivery focus. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with ability to handle tough conversations,
including stakeholder management and expectation setting - Proficient in Agile methodologies (especially Scrum), certification in CSPO or ACP is a plus.
- Deep understanding of financial products, pensions management, and regulatory environments.
- Proven track record of delivering successful digital platforms or products.
- Hands on experience using tools like JIRA, Confluence, Aha!, Trello or similar.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to balance technical and business acumen.
- Familiarity with UX/UI principles and design-thinking practices.
Take the next step:
Send your CV, including educational and professional certificates, to recruiter@axispension.com with the subject line: Product Owner. Alternatively, applications can be submitted via AXIS Pensionās LinkedIn page.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 5th August, 2025.
Do not miss the chance to shape the future of pensions in Ghana.