Universo is a financial institution leader in the issuance of credit cards in Portugal (“Cartão Universo”) with more than 1 million customers. Our mission is to disrupt the banking industry in Portugal through innovation in Consumer Payments, Credit, and Insurance.
Want to be part of our Universe?
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Business Development Specialist to join our Business Development team and lead new product design initiatives. You will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities, defining product requirements, and working cross-functionally with internal teams to bring new financial products from concept to market. The ideal candidate has a passion for innovation, a deep understanding of customer needs, and experience in designing and launching successful financial services or related products.
You will be responsible for:
* Market Research & Opportunity Identification
o Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for new product development
* Product Conceptualization & Design
o Lead the ideation and conceptualization of new financial products that meet emerging customer needs
o Translate market insights and customer feedback into detailed product specifications, user journeys and business cases
o Work closely with the UX/UI design and product management teams to ensure product prototypes align with the broader business strategy
* Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
o Collaborate with internal teams including product, communication & brand, operations, legal, risk and technology to ensure smooth development and rollout of new products
o Engage with key external partners to explore co-development or third-party integration opportunities
* Testing & Go-to-Market Strategy
o Conduct and monitoring solutions prototyping (e.g. pilot testing and validation)
o Monitor the development of new products and support the testing phase until product launch
o Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for new products, ensuring alignment with business goals and target customer segments
o Track product performance post-launch and iterate on product design based on market feedback and performance data
* Financial Modelling & Business Case Development
o Build financial models to support product investment decisions
o Develop detailed business cases, including cost-benefit analysis, to guide leadership’s decision-making on new product initiatives
If you have:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field
* Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in business development, product design, or innovation, ideally in the financial services or fintech sector
* Strong understanding of financial product design, including customer journey mapping and UX principles
* Proven track record of developing and launching successful products
* Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
* Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders
* Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
* Good verbal and written communication skills (Portuguese and English)
If you are:
* Entrepreneurial with a passion for innovation
* Customer-centric in your approach to problem-solving
* Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
* Organized, methodical and goal-oriented
What we offer:
* 35-40k€ gross salary plus additional relevant benefits
* Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model, enabling you to work smarter, not longer
* Professional growth – you will have a personalized training plan
* A diverse and inclusive working community, where working together is not only a large part of our day-to-day, but one of the most important essentials of our Universe
* Extensive senior management exposure
* Flexibility to work from our offices in both Lisbon and Porto
We aim for greatness and boldness. We want to achieve the extraordinary, bringing your full self to what you do.
If you believe you can be a part of our Universe, we encourage you to submit your CV.
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