Product Manager - FinTech

Stryker Corporation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in the MENA/GCC region is seeking an experienced Fintech Product Manager to lead the design, development, and launch of innovative financial products. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in fintech with skills in customer obsession, strategic thinking, and regulatory acumen. This role requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful financial solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience, including 3+ years in fintech, digital banking, payments, or financial services.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling B2C or B2B financial products from 0 to 1.
• Strong understanding of MENA/GCC markets and regional user behaviors in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and launch of innovative financial products across the MENA/GCC region.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, user-focused financial products.

Skills

Customer Obsession

Data-Driven Decision Making

Technical Fluency

Strategic Thinking

Communication Excellence

Execution Focus

Problem-Solving

Regulatory Acumen

Cross-Functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Figma

Mixpanel

Amplitude

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Fintech Product Manager to lead the design, development, and launch of innovative financial products across the MENA/GCC region. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fintech, digital banking, or payments, with the ability to take products from concept to market at scale. This role demands a balance of strategic vision, technical fluency, regulatory expertise, and customer obsession. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver products that are compliant, user-focused, and commercially impactful.

Critical Competencies

• Customer Obsession: Deep empathy for users; ability to translate insights into product features.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong quantitative skills to define metrics, analyze behavior, and guide decisions.
• Technical Fluency: Ability to engage in technical discussions with engineering teams and understand system architecture.
• Strategic Thinking: Balance user needs, business objectives, and technical constraints.
• Communication Excellence: Clear written and verbal communication to influence stakeholders.
• Execution Focus: Proven ability to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Problem-Solving: Structured approach to addressing complex challenges with innovative solutions.
• Regulatory Acumen: Strong knowledge of financial regulations to ensure compliance.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to lead without authority and align diverse teams.

Essential Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience, including 3+ years in fintech, digital banking, payments, or financial services.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling B2C or B2B financial products from 0 to 1.
• Experience in fast-paced startup environments, preferably in venture studios or early-stage companies.
• Strong understanding of MENA/GCC markets and regional user behaviors in financial services.
• Proficiency with agile development methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence, Figma, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams and understand API integrations, payment systems, and financial infrastructure.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in financial services (KYC, AML, PSD2, or regional equivalents).
• Strong analytical background with experience in data analysis, A/B testing, and product analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Fluency in English; Arabic strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in venture studios or managing multiple products simultaneously.
• Track record of building products that achieved significant scale (100K+ users or $10M+ transaction volume).
• Exposure to AI/ML applications in financial services.
• Product management certifications (CSPO, CPM, or equivalent).
• Experience launching products in multiple GCC markets.
• Background in management consulting or investment banking.
• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Strong professional network within the MENA fintech ecosystem.
• Knowledge of open banking, BaaS (Banking-as-a-Service), or API-first products.
• Understanding of Islamic finance principles and Shariah-compliant product development.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with payment gateways and financial APIs.
• Experience with product analytics and experimentation platforms.
• Knowledge of security and encryption standards in financial services.