AVP, Product Governance Manager (UAE Nationals Only)

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Dubai seeks a Product Manager to coordinate product governance and oversee compliance. The role involves assessing and improving the governance environment, providing insights for strategy, and collaborating with various departments such as Operations and Technology. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience and a strong background in business innovation and data analytics. This position emphasizes effective communication, problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in product management or related field.
• Cross functional experience in governance and product development.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess product governance to improve client experience.
• Provide insights on control environment and oversee governance.
• Work with Operations and Technology on process design.

Skills

Business innovation

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Product Manager is responsible for the development of product governance and governance strategies in coordination with the Product Management team. The overall objective of this role is to coordinate the governance of products to ensure a robust control environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess relevant product governance environment to help define strategies to improve client experience and portfolio growth
• Provide insight and recommendations on control environment as well as oversee aspects of product governance
• Oversee product parameter set up, updating control dashboard on periodic basis, identifying gaps in regulatory compliance and implementing action plan to mitigate gaps
• Work with Operations and Technology with regards to process design and vendor procurement as well as communicate business plans on marketplace approach
• Participate in budgeting and planning for strategic priorities and initiatives
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Cross functional experience (e.g. Control, Governance, acquisitions, product development, analytics)
• Demonstrated experience driving business innovation, leveraging management information, and data analytics to drive results
• Demonstrated knowledge of product development, financial acumen, and investment processes across asset classes
• Ability to work unsupervised and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated analytical and influencing skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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