Associate Product Developer (Banking Focus)

leading-edge; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 8,863,000 - 13,294,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge in Riyadh invites dynamic, product-focused professionals for an Associate role in Product Strategy & Development with a banking focus. The position emphasizes new product design, market research, and digital banking initiatives within a 6-month, on-site engagement.

You will analyze customer behavior, support product launches across retail and digital banking, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with regulatory requirements and business goals.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized business school (IBA, LUMS or equivalent).
• 2-5 years of experience in banking, fintech, consulting, or product-related roles.
• Strong interest in product strategy, customer experience, and financial innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and enhancement of retail and digital banking products.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product launches.
• Prepare product documentation, business cases, and RFPs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

IBA/LUMS degree

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

Job Title: Associate Product Strategy & Development (Banking Focus)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (on-site)
Contract: 6 months
Industry: Banking | Financial Services | Product Innovation
Experience Level: 2-5 Years

Job Summary

Our client is seeking dynamic, product-focused young professionals with a passion for innovation and banking transformation. The ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker with strong business acumen, eager to contribute to new product design, market research, and digital banking initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

• Support the design, development, and enhancement of retail and digital banking products.
• Conduct market research and competitor benchmarking to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business, operations, and technology) to ensure smooth product launches.
• Contribute ideas and insights for new customer-centric financial products and services.

Data & Market Analysis

• Analyze customer behavior, performance metrics, and market data to support product decisions.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for product performance reviews and strategic discussions.

Collaboration & Support

• Assist product managers and strategy teams in preparing product documentation, RFPs, and business cases.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with business goals.
• Participate in brainstorming and design-thinking sessions to support innovation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree from IBA, LUMS, or a recognized business school.
• 2-5 years of experience in banking, fintech, consulting, or product-related roles.
• Strong interest in product strategy, customer experience, and financial innovation.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools will be an advantage.