Qureos Mentor

Scholastika Knowledge Base Private Limited

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 We are seeking an experienced Proxy Product Owner &ndash; Open Finance to lead the design, development, and delivery of Open Finance products across the UAE and Bahrain. The role requires a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, API-driven ecosystems, and fintech product management. The ideal candidate will act as the bridge between business, compliance, and technology teams to deliver secure, user-centric, and regulator-aligned Open Finance solutions.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Translate evolving regulatory mandates and market developments into actionable product roadmaps for Open Finance initiatives in UAE and Bahrain.
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 Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from backlog creation and prioritization to successful delivery.
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 Collaborate with compliance, legal, and security teams to embed regulatory requirements including consent handling, API standards, sandbox testing, digital certificates, and e-KYC.
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 Partner with banks, fintechs, insurers, and infrastructure providers to define use cases such as account aggregation, payments, and embedded finance.
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 Create detailed product documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, epics, and process flows.
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 Drive MVP development with a data-driven mindset; define KPIs, measure adoption, and continuously optimize product performance.
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 Serve as the subject-matter expert on Open Finance regulatory frameworks and industry developments across GCC markets.
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 Required Qualifications
 
 
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 5&ndash;7 years of product management experience in financial services, ideally within Open Banking or Open Finance.
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 Strong understanding of UAE and Bahrain regulatory frameworks, including UAE Central Bank&rsquo;s Open Finance Regulation (June 2024), Trust Framework, and API Hub.
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 Proven experience managing cross-functional teams (engineering, compliance, UX, fintech partners).
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 Deep familiarity with APIs, developer portals, consent management, regulatory sandboxes, and digital identity systems.
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 Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or Master&rsquo;s in Fintech or Innovation preferred.
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 Certifications in Agile methodologies (PSM I, CSPO) and UX design practices are highly desirable.
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 Preferred / Good to Have
 
 
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 Prior experience collaborating with UAE Open Finance initiatives, Al Etihad Payments (AEP), or AlTareg.
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 Experience in driving Open Finance adoption across banking, insurance, and fintech ecosystems.
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 Strong grasp of data privacy, consent frameworks, and API-first product strategy.
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 What We Offer
 
 
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 Competitive compensation package aligned with GCC fintech industry benchmarks.
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 Opportunity to work at the forefront of financial innovation in the UAE and Bahrain markets.
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 Exposure to cross-border Open Finance initiatives and regulatory collaboration.
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 How to Apply
 
 
 
 Interested professionals may apply directly through LinkedIn or share their updated resume via direct message.
 
 
 Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
 
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