Job Title: Product Manager - Middle East (Cross-border Payments)

Location: Dubai

About the Role:

We are partnering with a leading global payment platform to recruit a Product Manager to drive payment product initiatives in key Middle East markets. This role will be instrumental in shaping local product strategy, building partnerships, and delivering end-to-end payment solutions that align with global business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payment product lifecycle in the Middle East region, working closely with financial institutions, payment processors, and channel partners to integrate and optimize payment solutions.
• Collaborate with commercial, technical, and account teams to define product requirements, support go-to-market strategies, and ensure successful product launches.
• Serve as the key liaison between local markets and global stakeholders, ensuring regional needs are met while maintaining alignment with the company’s overall strategy.
• Develop and execute localized product strategies in coordination with country management and cross-functional teams.
• Lead customer pitch development, including value proposition design, business case development, and storyline creation.
• Identify merchant pain points and emerging use cases to inform product roadmap and acquiring strategies.
• Support post-launch activities and marketing campaigns, incorporating feedback into product enhancements.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of product management or risk control experience within banking, card issuing, or payment services.
• Deep understanding of payment products such as payment gateways, PTSP, online payments, digital wallets, and e-commerce ecosystems.
• Knowledge of global payment methods including card schemes, e-wallets, bank transfers, and alternative payment methods.
• Strong project and relationship management skills, with experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives across geographies and cultures.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and negotiation skills; comfortable presenting to senior management in an international setting.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Chinese or Arabic is a strong advantage.

Offer:

• Join an expanding global payment leader with a strong presence in emerging markets.
• Play a key role in bridging global product strategy with local market execution.
• Work in a dynamic, multicultural environment with exposure to diverse markets and customer needs.

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to the contact provided by the recruiter. All applications will be treated confidentially.

Marcus Cui

Managing Consultant – Banking, Insurance and Financial Services

[email protected]

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