Assistant Manager of Product Development

About the Client

Our client is a leading financial services organization known for its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. They are seeking to hire an Assistant Manager – Product Development to be based in Dubai.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and emerging market trends.
• Support the development of new financial products, including preparing product briefs, feature specifications, and concept notes.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Legal, Finance, Sharia, Operations) to gather inputs and ensure smooth product development processes.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations on product performance and pipeline updates.
• Collect data for pricing benchmarks and support the preparation of pricing proposals.
• Ensure compliance documentation is completed in line with internal processes.
• Track project timelines and tasks, maintaining clear documentation and reports.
• Assist in testing and rolling out new products, ensuring feedback loops are captured.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the product development team, including organizing meetings and tracking action items.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in financial product development for retail banking customers.
• Exposure to banking, insurance, or investment products is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while managing multiple priorities.