Assistant Manager - Product Development

Lobo Management Services; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager for Product Development. The role involves conducting market research, developing financial products, and collaborating across departments to ensure compliance. This position is ideal for candidates with a background in finance and strong analytical skills seeking a dynamic opportunity in a customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in financial product development for retail banking customers.
• Exposure to banking, insurance, or investment products is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and trends.
• Support the development of new financial products.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather inputs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field

Job description

Our client is a leading financial services organization known for its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. They are seeking to hire an Assistant Manager Product Development to based in Dubai.
Job Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and emerging market trends.
  
• Support the development of new financial products including preparing product briefs feature specifications and concept notes.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams (Legal Finance Sharia Operations) to gather inputs and ensure smooth product development processes.
  
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations on product performance and pipeline updates.
  
• Collect data for pricing benchmarks and support the preparation of pricing proposals.
  
• Ensure compliance documentation is completed in line with internal processes.
  
• Track project timelines and tasks maintaining clear documentation and reports.
  
• Assist in testing and rolling out new products ensuring feedback loops are captured.
  
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the product development team including organizing meetings and tracking action items.
  

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Business Marketing Finance or a related field.
  
• 2 3 years of experience in financial product development for retail banking customers.
  
• Exposure to banking insurance or investment products is an advantage.
  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while managing multiple priorities.