About Me
Mo Alakiu
Senior Product Manager in Financial Services, B2B SaaS, and Fintech
I'm Mo Alakiu, a Senior Product Manager who specialises in building and scaling complex products within the financial services sector. With over 12 years of experience, I've led initiatives at the forefront of fintech innovation, focusing on regulated B2B SaaS platforms.
My expertise lies in navigating the intersection of product strategy, regulatory compliance, and commercial resilience. I've successfully delivered AI-enabled platforms, digital onboarding solutions, and compliance automation systems for tier-one financial institutions and emerging fintech companies.
My Expertise
B2B SaaS & Fintech
- •Scaling AI-enabled KYC, digital onboarding, and compliance automation platforms for financial institutions.
Product Strategy & Leadership
- •Aligning product roadmaps with compliance, user needs, and business goals
Regulated Environments
- •Driving products that balance regulatory adherence with innovation
Core Principles
- •Prioritising end-user value whilst ensuring compliance
Experience Highlights
Led the development of an AI-driven KYC platform that reduced onboarding time by 40%+ and improved compliance accuracy by 99.2%.
Launched a digital onboarding platform for an investment bank resulting in a 30% reduction in compliance costs and enhanced client onboarding experience.
Founded and scaled a successful B2B SaaS startup focused on lending and payments automation in regulated markets.
Professional Experience
Senior Product Manager – AI SaaS Platform
Dec 2024 – PresentProductIQ
Leading product strategy for an AI-enabled behavioural planning SaaS platform combining structured goal management, performance tracking, and AI-assisted coaching.
Product Manager – Client Lifecycle Transformation
Dec 2022 – Nov 2024Deutsche Bank
Managed enterprise transformation programme modernising digital onboarding and KYC compliance through the dbWelcome platform, implementing AI-assisted screening and SWIFT KYC Registry integration.
Product Manager
Nov 2018 – Aug 2022Decent Blockchain & Cybersecurity
Designed and built CyberFort Blockchain, an enterprise cybersecurity platform using blockchain to create tamper-proof audit records for sensitive data, digital identities, and compliance documentation.
Product Support Manager
Aug 2016 – Jul 2018HSBC
Managed product support operations and customer success initiatives for global banking services, ensuring service quality and customer satisfaction.