Assistant Product Manager

Cipher7; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks an Assistant Product Manager in Dubai to support the product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct market research, and ensure compliance. Ideal for a proactive individual with 3-4 years of experience, this role offers the opportunity to innovate within the financial sector.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in product development or financial services.
• Exposure to banking, insurance, or investment products is an advantage.
• Familiarity with project management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and competitor research for product development.
• Liaise with internal departments for project coordination.
• Maintain project trackers and assist with product launch phases.

Skills

Research

Documentation

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Product Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE

Department: Product Development

Reporting To: Head of Product Development

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Open upto AED 20,000 Per month + Benefits

Experience: 3 to 4 Years of Product management experience within Financial Services domain.

About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Product Manager to join our dynamic Product Development team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will support the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from research and planning to coordination, testing, and rollout. This role is perfect for someone with strong organizational skills and a passion for creating innovative financial products that align with market needs and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Research and Development Support

• Conduct preliminary market and competitor research to identify customer needs and industry trends.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining product documentation, including concept notes, feature specifications, and product briefs.
• Provide inputs to support ideation and feasibility assessments of new product initiatives.

2. Operational and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise with internal departments such as Legal, Finance, Sharia, Compliance, and Operations to gather insights and ensure alignment.
• Support the preparation of management presentations, product pipeline updates, and status reports.

3. Pricing and Compliance Assistance

• Collect and analyze pricing benchmarks to support pricing strategy formulation.
• Coordinate the documentation process to ensure compliance requirements are fulfilled under guidance from senior product managers.

4. Project and Process Management

• Maintain project trackers, timelines, and MIS reports related to ongoing product development initiatives.
• Assist in the testing and implementation phases of new product launches and updates.
• Collect, organize, and relay feedback to the relevant stakeholders post-rollout.

5. Team and Stakeholder Support

• Provide administrative support to senior team members, including the scheduling of meetings and preparation of minutes.
• Follow up on action items and ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in product development, financial services, or a support function in a regulated industry.
• Exposure to banking, insurance, or investment products is an advantage.
• Strong research, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with project management tools is a plus.

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