Fintech Product Manager

9 Minutes ago • 5 Years +

Product Management

Job Description

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

Good To Have:

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.

Must Have:

Lead the design, development, and launch of innovative financial products.
Take products from concept to market at scale.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, user-focused, and commercially impactful products.
Deep empathy for users; ability to translate insights into product features.
Strong quantitative skills to define metrics, analyze behavior, and guide decisions.
Ability to engage in technical discussions with engineering teams and understand system architecture.
Balance user needs, business objectives, and technical constraints.
Clear written and verbal communication to influence stakeholders.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality products on time.
Structured approach to addressing complex challenges with innovative solutions.
Strong knowledge of financial regulations to ensure compliance.
Ability to lead without authority and align diverse teams.

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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.