Product Owner

We are seeking an experienced Proxy Product Owner – 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

• Translate evolving regulatory mandates and market developments into actionable product roadmaps for Open Finance initiatives in UAE and Bahrain.
• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from backlog creation and prioritization to successful delivery.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and security teams to embed regulatory requirements including consent handling, API standards, sandbox testing, digital certificates, and e-KYC.
• Partner with banks, fintechs, insurers, and infrastructure providers to define use cases such as account aggregation, payments, and embedded finance.
• Create detailed product documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, epics, and process flows.
• Drive MVP development with a data-driven mindset; define KPIs, measure adoption, and continuously optimize product performance.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert on Open Finance regulatory frameworks and industry developments across GCC markets.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of product management experience in financial services, ideally within Open Banking or Open Finance.
• Strong understanding of UAE and Bahrain regulatory frameworks, including UAE Central Bank’s Open Finance Regulation (June 2024), Trust Framework, and API Hub.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams (engineering, compliance, UX, fintech partners).
• Deep familiarity with APIs, developer portals, consent management, regulatory sandboxes, and digital identity systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or Master’s in Fintech or Innovation preferred.
• Certifications in Agile methodologies (PSM I, CSPO) and UX design practices are highly desirable.

Preferred / Good to Have

• Prior experience collaborating with UAE Open Finance initiatives, Al Etihad Payments (AEP), or AlTareg.
• Experience in driving Open Finance adoption across banking, insurance, and fintech ecosystems.
• Strong grasp of data privacy, consent frameworks, and API-first product strategy.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package aligned with GCC fintech industry benchmarks.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of financial innovation in the UAE and Bahrain markets.
• Exposure to cross-border Open Finance initiatives and regulatory collaboration.

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.