AVP, Investments Product Manager (UAE Nationals Only)

Citi; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An international financial services firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional to manage local investment products. Responsibilities include developing offerings, designing investment campaigns, and improving client experiences. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in investment products, strong analytical skills, and a university degree in Finance or a related field. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic wealth management environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in investment products or advisory roles.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in financial services.
• Ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Strong understanding of financial products and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop local investment product offerings.
• Design and implement investment campaigns.
• Resolve client issues and improve experience.
• Communicate important KPI metrics.
• Coordinate with regional product teams.

Skills

Results-oriented

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong client service focus

Analytical skills

Expertise in MS Excel

Creative and entrepreneurial spirit

Self-starter

Fluent in English

Education

University degree in Finance

CFA or Master’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Bloomberg

Morningstar Direct

Job description

GCG business in the UAE has a robust wealth management proposition serving a wide range of global customers, with an expansive suite of offerings including investment products, secured lending, insurance products, and treasury / FX products across an open architecture platform.

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the local investment products offering, focusing on Mutual Funds, Secured Lending, Structured Notes, and Alternative Investments to enhance their contribution to overall wealth management revenues as per the country plan.
• Design and implement investment campaigns and RM tacticals to increase investment penetration and active clients.
• Develop segment-specific differentiation and investment product offers to maintain and enhance the attractiveness of the customer proposition, aligned with regional and global initiatives.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to resolve issues and improve the client experience journey.
• Regularly communicate important KPI metrics such as Investor Profile, Investment Penetration, and new Investment Accounts to internal and external stakeholders to increase awareness and focus on targets.
• Ensure timely renewal of Product Programs and process manuals within guidelines.
• Maintain ownership and understanding of booking systems to facilitate system enhancements as per regional guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Investment Operations team to ensure seamless process delivery and controls, including documentation completeness.
• Support the front-line sales team with timely responses on product-related requests.
• Maintain audit readiness, achieve satisfactory audit ratings, and contribute to Manager’s Control Assessments to mitigate operational risks.
• Liaise with regional product teams to implement regional processes and solutions.
• Coordinate with the Advisory team on product strategies and model portfolios within the advisory framework.
• Monitor the competitive landscape periodically to identify strategic opportunities for product or service optimization.

Skills :

• Results-oriented with a proven track record.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex financial and economic topics clearly.
• Strong client service focus and risk assessment skills.
• Analytical, influential, and collaborative team player.
• Expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word; familiarity with Bloomberg / Morningstar Direct is a plus.
• Creative, interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and sales aptitude.
• Self-starter with high work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile.

Competencies :

• Deep analytical skills and knowledge of financial markets.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in investment products, advisory, insurance, or operations roles.
• Experience outside or within Citibank is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial products across different economic environments.
• Knowledge of asset allocation and portfolio management processes.
• Ability to meet KPIs in a regulated environment.
• Understanding of risk management and margin finance is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Citigroup's investment processes and governance is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Qualifications :

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields. CFA or Master’s degree preferred.

Job Family Group : Product Management and Development

Job Family : Product Management

Time Type : Full-time

Most Relevant Skills : Please see above requirements.

Other Relevant Skills : Refer to above and/or contact the recruiter for additional skills.