Payments Product Management is a dynamic and diverse Product team responsible for the product strategy, development, and commercialization of the payments solutions that the company delivers to global clients. As a Product Lead - Vice President within the CEEMEA Country Product Management team, you will support the firm’s strategy, product capability, and development in the United Arab Emirates and the broader Middle East and Africa region. This includes the rollout and seamless implementation of the payment services that the company intends to deliver to its clients. The Product Lead will ensure that the strategy is built for purpose, in accordance with local market practice, regulatory landscape, and product requirements.
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Responsibilities
- Implement Payments’ product strategy through end-to-end understanding of how the UAE market works and how payment products can be deployed in the country for the company’s clients.
- Implement the country expansion strategy by taking ownership of requirements and driving project build on TS/Corporate banking products (Accounts, Payables & Receivables, Liquidity, Client channels, Customs Cards etc.).
- Anticipate internal and external factors impacting the country build and implement plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Define the medium and long-term strategy in line with the defined strategy of functional product managers, i.e. Core cash, Liquidity, Access, FX, etc.
- Manage and coach Product manager associates.
- Develop commercialization and communication plans for new solutions.
- Leverage partner solutions, Fintechs, and innovation to grow capabilities and footprint in the region.
- Represent the company at local industry meetings and forums where appropriate.
- Maintain strong control over financial planning and development of a detailed revenue plan while driving down the cost base.
Requirements
- Experience in building and delivering payment or growth strategy for a financial institution in conjunction with regulatory bodies.
- Experience in building and implementing Treasury services/Corporate banking products through management of large country-level projects.
- Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking and influencing at all levels.
- Intellectually curious with a ‘constant improvement’ mindset and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to quickly build strong partnerships, credibility, and influence with technology, functional partners, and senior management.
- Experience in managing and motivating teams from diverse backgrounds and seniority.
- Commercially minded individual with creative problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, both with clients and internal partners.
