Rachel Hitchman
About Rachel Hitchman
Rachel Hitchman is a Senior Product Manager at ClearBank in London, England, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in product management and digital innovation, with previous roles at various companies including Nedbank and Ernst and Young.
Work at ClearBank
Rachel Hitchman has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at ClearBank since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing the BACS and CHAPS products. Additionally, she acts as the Product Owner for a new product currently in development. Rachel also manages the Product Analyst Graduate Team Members, guiding them in their professional growth and development within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Hitchman has a strong educational background in management accounting and product ownership. She studied at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants from 2013 to 2016, achieving the ACMA and CGMA designations. She also completed several certifications in Agile methodologies, including the SAFe Product Management and Product Ownership V5, earning her POPM in 2019, and the Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I and II) from scrum.org in 2017 and 2019, respectively. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Art from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Background
Rachel Hitchman has diverse work experience across various roles in product management and digital innovation. Prior to her current position at ClearBank, she worked at several organizations, including Nedbank, where she held multiple roles such as Digital Manager and Product Owner for Digital Channels. She also served as a Senior Associate at Ernst and Young in Johannesburg and worked as a Product Owner at Ozow. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Stage Manager at SGA Productions Ltd.
Achievements in Product Management
Throughout her career, Rachel Hitchman has demonstrated expertise in product management and digital innovation. At ClearBank, she has taken on significant responsibilities, including overseeing key banking products and leading a team of graduate analysts. Her previous roles at Nedbank and other organizations have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of digital channels and product ownership, contributing to her effectiveness in her current position.