Assistant Product Manager - Real Estate Finance

Stryker Corporation; Sharjah; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Sharjah is seeking an Assistant Manager for Real Estate Finance. This role involves assisting the product manager in daily activities, ensuring compliance with banking regulations, and overseeing product development. Ideal candidates will have an MBA and 4-6 years of banking experience, with expertise in product management and regulatory knowledge. Proficiency in Arabic and English is required.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of banking experience, with at least 1 year in product development.
• Proficient in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist product manager and sales team in daily activities.
• Manage product-related changes and ensure compliance with UAE regulations.
• Develop and position new products based on market dynamics.
• Lead business development initiatives to increase sales opportunities.

Skills

Product Management

Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge

Digital Technology Adoption

Home Financing Regulatory Requirements

Business & Strategic Acumen

Education

MBA or Post Graduate Degree in Business

Job description

Job Purpose:

• The Assistant Manager, Real Estate Finance products is responsible for assisting the product manager and sales team in day-to-day activities within the division.
• The role ensures timely delivery of projects assigned, manages product‑related policy and process‑related changes.
• Assist in ensuring product‑related documents, contracts, processes and policies comply with UAE CB regulatory guidelines.

Key Accountabilities:

• New product development and positioning based on market dynamics to ensure HF product/portfolio is a market leader.
• Product management for all active products to ensure HF products are profitable.
• End‑to‑End systems owner for all HF related systems to ensure HF business runs smoothly.
• Focus on brand development & marketing initiatives for product positioning within the Home Finance industry in the market.
• Ensure Sharia governance across all products, processes, and services offered by the Home Finance Business.
• Manage institutional partner relationships such as vendors (Takaful / Evaluators) and other partners to ensure deliverables from partners to the HF business continue without hindrance.
• Lead Business Development initiatives to increase opportunities for sales via:
• Developer relationships
• Business‑wide strategic partnerships
• Third‑party relationships
• Ensure all assigned tasks and projects are executed within the approved policies, procedures and SLAs of the department.
• Ensure compliance with the approved policies, procedures, SLAs and regulatory requirements to maintain quality standards and mitigate risk.
• Review product performance and deliverables in line with the approved KPI's to ensure desired objectives are met.

Key Skills:

• Product Management – Advanced
• Complaints Management – Basic
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge – Expert
• Digital Technology Adoption – Expert
• Home Financing Regulatory Requirements – Expert
• Developer Relationship Management – Intermediate
• Think & Act Customer – Basic
• Business & Strategic Acumen – Intermediate
• Ownership & Accountability – Advanced
• Change & Innovation Agility – Intermediate
• Plan & Execute to Excel – Expert
• Digital Mindset – Expert

Qualifications & Experience:

• MBA or Post Graduate Degree in Business from a local or internationally recognized and reputable institute.
• Minimum Experience: 4‑6 years of banking experience with at least 1 year in product development.
• Language Skills: Arabic & English.