Product Manager

Finance House; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Product Manager to design and manage its Retail and SME product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience and a strong understanding of financial technologies, pricing strategies, and product lifecycle management. This role involves collaborating across various teams, analyzing market opportunities, and enhancing customer experience through innovative product solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years in a Product Manager role within financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methods and experience in product documentation.
• Demonstrated success in product launches in banking or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product definition, development, and launch phases.
• Analyze market gaps and customer needs for effective product solutions.
• Manage P&L for all retail and SME products.

Skills

Project Planning

Agile Methodology

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Job description

The Product Manager will be responsible for the design, development, and management of Finance House’s Retail and SME product portfolio. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in financial product management, who is passionate about digital innovation and improving customer experience. This role demands a strong understanding of financial technologies, pricing strategies, and product lifecycle management within a corporate financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert throughout the product definition, development, and launch phases.
• Identify and implement effective product solutions by analyzing market gaps and customer needs.
• Conduct objective assessments of market opportunities and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Design, maintain, and enhance product pricing structures and strategies to align with customer preferences and revenue targets.
• Ensure all pricing and product initiatives comply with the overall pricing strategy and deliver optimal profitability.
• Develop and implement pricing models, volume forecasting, and KPI-driven measurement tools.
• Test and analyze price elasticity using data-driven models and simulations.
• Establish annual business and expense plans for each product line and monitor performance against objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end product delivery lifecycle: from concept and business requirements to testing and deployment.
• Define and monitor product KPIs to evaluate success and inform future strategy.
• Own and manage the P&L for all retail and SME products.
• Build and deliver compelling presentations to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate closely with account sales, product delivery, legal, compliance, and technology teams to drive execution and ensure market readiness.
• Identify and address gaps in asset product offerings, digital sales, and marketing journeys to enhance the user experience.
• Leverage knowledge in digital marketing and martech tools to support digital product initiatives.
• Continuously assess the evolving financial ecosystem and emerging technologies in collaboration with tech partners.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in product management or development roles within financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of the Agile methodology and experience drafting vision statements, epics, user stories, and design documentation.
• Demonstrated success in launching and managing products in the banking or financial services sector.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in project planning, management, and the development of business cases and reports.
• Solid understanding of product pricing strategies and the ability to interpret financial statements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a Product Manager or Product Owner role within the financial sector.