We are seeking a highly experienced Proxy Product Owner to lead our Open Finance initiatives across the UAE and Bahrain markets. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, defining, and delivering innovative Open Finance products that align with evolving regulatory frameworks and customer needs. You will act as the key bridge between business stakeholders, regulators, fintech partners, and internal delivery teams to ensure the successful launch of user-centric and compliant products.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Translate regulatory mandates and market developments into a clear and actionable product roadmap for Open Finance offerings.
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory timelines.
- Serve as the subject-matter expert on the Open Finance landscape, including UAE's Open Finance platform, Trust Framework, API Hub, and Service Initiation initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with compliance, legal, and security teams to embed regulatory requirements.
- Engage with banks, fintechs, insurers, and infrastructure providers to gather insights and shape seamless user journeys.
- Craft clear product documentation, including user stories, epics, acceptance criteria, wireframes, and flow diagrams.
- Drive MVPs with a data-driven mindset; define KPIs, measure adoption, and iterate to optimize experiences.
- Act as a proxy for stakeholders, ensuring product decisions reflect both business priorities and operational realities.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of product management experience within financial services, with a specialization in Open Banking or Open Finance.
- Proven expertise in the GCC region, specifically with the regulatory frameworks of the UAE and Bahrain.
- Deep knowledge of UAE's Central Bank Open Finance Regulation (2024) and Bahrain's Open Banking Framework (2020).
- Deep technical familiarity with APIs, developer portals, regulatory sandboxes, consent flows, and digital identity (e-KYC).
- Proven ability to lead multifunctional teams of technical engineers, compliance advisors, UX designers, and external partners.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. An MBA or Master's in Fintech/Innovation is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous collaboration with UAE Open Finance, AlTareq, or similar regulatory bodies.
- Certifications in Agile (e.g., CSPO, PSM I) and/or UX design methods.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic thinker with the technical rigor to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
- Strong product leadership skills with a user-first mindset.
- Driven individual capable of fostering Open Finance adoption across banking, insurance, and fintech ecosystems.
