Product Launch Consultant

PayTech Nexus Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Product Launch Consultant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading product launches, coordinating across teams, and ensuring products meet customer needs. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the financial services or payments industry and possess strong communication skills. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in launching innovative payment solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product launch & management within financial services or payments industry.
• Proven expertise in product development, focusing on customer value.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate complex launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of product launches including timelines and metrics.
• Analyse competitor offerings to identify market opportunities.
• Manage feedback and project momentum across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Product launch management

Customer-centric solutions

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field

Job description

Job Title

Product Launch Consultant

Term

12 months

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Division

Cards

Reports to

TBC

Purpose of the Project

We are seeking a strategic and innovative Product Launch Consultant to join our Cards & Payments team in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role will focus on launching core products, including co-branded offerings, ensuring each product is designed with competitive benefits and features that drive value and enhance the customer experience. The ideal candidate will lead the end-to-end product launches, offering solutions that are customer-centric and aligned with market trends.

Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of relevant products and co-branded launches
• Define launch objectives, timelines, and metrics, emphasizing high-impact features that address customer needs
• Manage the end-to-end launch process, ensuring seamless collaboration across technology, marketing, operations, and customer support teams
• Collaborate and integrate value-driven features, such as point multipliers, exclusive discounts, and lifestyle benefits, to maximize customer engagement
• Analyse competitor offerings to identify gaps and opportunities, ensuring all products deliver a superior value
• Serve as the main point of contact for cross-functional teams, managing feedback, dependencies, and project momentum
• Identify and mitigate any risks associated with new features, work closely with Compliance and Legal teams to address regulatory and operational challenges

Knowledge and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in product launch & management within the financial services or payments industry
• Proven expertise in product development, especially around benefit and feature integration that drives customer value
• Knowledge of the regional banking landscape, including customer preferences and regulatory requirements
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to coordinate complex, cross-functional product launches
• Analytical thinker with a solid understanding of customer behaviour and market trends.

Mandatory Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey benefits and value propositions effectively
• Proven experience leading product launches from concept to execution including market readiness, rollout planning, and post-launch performance tracking

Preferred Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred)
• Familiarity with regional regulations, and Vision 2030 initiatives impacting the payments landscape