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RAKBANK

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 The Open Finance Product Owner will lead RAKBANK&rsquo;s Open Finance strategy, overseeing the development and commercialization of the bank&rsquo;s API and data-sharing platform. This role is pivotal in aligning regulatory requirements with business innovation, enabling new revenue streams through embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service models.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing:
 
 
 
 Strategy &amp; Roadmap
 
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 Define and own the Open Finance strategy, investment cases, and KPI framework.
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 Prioritize use-cases across data, payments, identity, and embedded lending.
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 Platform Build &amp; Governance
 
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 Develop the API product catalogue, consent-management model, and data-residency controls.
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 Facilitate governance through the Open Finance Steering Committee.
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 Commercialisation
 
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 Create revenue models including transaction fees, data monetization, and platform licensing.
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 Manage partnerships with fintechs, aggregators, and third-party providers.
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 Regulatory &amp; Industry Engagement
 
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 Represent RAKBANK in regulatory and industry forums.
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 Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank, Nebras, and other frameworks.
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 Delivery Oversight
 
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 Lead cross-functional squads from ideation to launch.
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 Track OKRs, manage budgets, and remove delivery blockers.
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 Talent &amp; Culture
 
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 Build a talent pipeline with Open Finance expertise.
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 Promote a partnership-led, experiment-driven culture.
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 What We&rsquo;re Looking For:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
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 MBA or Master&rsquo;s in Digital Finance preferred.
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 10+ years in financial services innovation, digital banking, or fintech.
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 Minimum 5 years as a product owner in Open Banking/Finance or API-platform programs.
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 Proven success in launching commercial API products and ecosystem partnerships.
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 Deep understanding of UAE regulatory landscape and Open Finance frameworks.
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 Experience working with fintechs, BigTech, and financial institutions.
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 Skills:
 
 
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 Strategic Thinking &amp; Commercial Acumen
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 Partnership &amp; Negotiation
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 Regulatory Fluency
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 Agile Delivery Leadership
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 Technical Literacy (API lifecycle, OAuth 2.0, ISO 20022, etc.)
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 Customer-Centric Mindset
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 Communication &amp; Stakeholder Management
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 People &amp; Culture Development
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 What&rsquo;s In It For You:
 
 
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 Competitive, performance-linked compensation
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 Medical coverage for you and your family
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 Comprehensive life insurance
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 Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
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 Career development and fast-track growth opportunities
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 Work alongside some of the best minds in the industry
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 A chance to bring your whole self to work and thrive
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Vice President - Open Finance, Product Owner

DICETEK LLC

<div>Role: Proxy Product Owner &ndash; Open Finance (UAE &amp; Bahrain)
Location: UAE (with engagement across Bahrain market)
Overview
As a Proxy Product Owner for Open Finance focusing on UAE and Bahrain, you will lead the charge in conceptualizing, defining, and delivering Open Finance products that align with evolving regulatory frameworks and customer needs. You&rsquo;ll act as the bridge between business stakeholders, regulators, fintech partners, and internal delivery teams, ensuring user-centric and compliant products across both markets.
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Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Translate regulatory mandates and market developments into a clear and actionable product roadmap for Open Finance offerings in UAE and Bahrain.</li><li>Lead the product lifecycle&mdash;from backlog creation and prioritization to delivery&mdash;ensuring alignment with strategic goals, regulatory timelines, and stakeholder needs.</li><li>Be the subject-matter expert: Stay current on the evolving Open Finance landscape in the region, including UAE&rsquo;s Open Finance platform, Trust Framework, API Hub, and Service Initiation initiatives
</li><li>Collaborate closely with compliance, legal, and security teams to embed regulatory requirements such as consent handling, API standards, sandbox testing, digital certificates, and dispute resolution mechanisms openbankproject.com.</li><li>Engage with banks, fintechs, insurers, and infrastructure providers to gather insights, define use cases (e.g., account aggregation, payments, embedded finance), and shape seamless user journeys.</li><li>Craft clear product documentation: user stories, epics, acceptance criteria, wireframes, and flow diagrams, adapted to market-specific needs.</li><li>Drive MVPs with a data-driven mindset; define KPIs, measure adoption, and iterate to optimize customer and partner experiences.</li><li>Act as a proxy for stakeholders&mdash;ensuring product decisions reflect both business priorities and ground-level realities.</li></ul> 
Required Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum of 10 years of product management experience within financial services, with specialization in Open Banking or Open Finance, especially in the GCC region (UAE and/or Bahrain).</li><li>Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks in the UAE and Bahrain:</li><li>UAE: Central Bank&rsquo;s Open Finance Regulation (issued June 2024), phased implementation via the Open Finance platform, consent management, API Hub, Trust Framework.</li><li>Bahrain: Central Bank&rsquo;s Open Banking Sandbox (since 2017), Open Banking Framework (2020), and platform pioneers like Tarabut
</li><li>Deep familiarity with technical APIs, developer portals, regulatory sandboxes, consent flows, and digital identity (e KYC, digital certificates).</li><li>Proven ability to lead multifunctional teams, working with technical engineers, compliance/legal advisors, UX designers, and external fintech partners.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management&mdash;able to align regulators, partner institutions, and internal teams.</li><li>Experience defining KPIs, gathering insights, and adapting roadmaps based on customer and market feedback.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, Finance, Computer Science, or related disciplines; MBA or Master&rsquo;s in Fintech/Innovation preferred.</li><li>Previous collaboration with or within UAE Open Finance, AlTareq, or similar regulatory bodies in the UAE.</li><li>Certifications in Agile (e.g., PSM I / CSPO) and UX design methods.</li><li>Strategic and technical rigor to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.</li><li>Strong product leadership skills, with a user-first mindset.</li><li>Drive Open Finance adoption across banking, insurance, and fintech ecosystems.</li><li>Contribute to shaping user-centric, secure, and interoperable financial services in the region.</li></ul></div>

Product Owner – Open Finance

Klaus Emirates IT Solutions Pvt Ltd

Overview : As a Proxy Product Owner for Open Finance focusing on UAE and Bahrain, you will lead the charge in conceptualizing, defining, and delivering Open Finance products that align with evolving regulatory frameworks and customer needs. You&rsquo;ll act as the bridge between business stakeholders, regulators, fintech partners, and internal delivery teams, ensuring user-centric and compliant products across both markets.Key Responsibilities&middot; Translate regulatory mandates and market developments into a clear and actionable product roadmap for Open Finance offerings in UAE and Bahrain.&middot; Lead the product lifecycle&mdash;from backlog creation and prioritization to delivery&mdash;ensuring alignment with strategic goals, regulatory timelines, and stakeholder needs.&middot; Be the subject-matter expert: Stay current on the evolving Open Finance landscape in the region, including UAE&rsquo;s Open Finance platform, Trust Framework, API Hub, and Service Initiation initiatives &middot; Collaborate closely with compliance, legal, and security teams to embed regulatory requirements such as consent handling, API standards, sandbox testing, digital certificates, and dispute resolution mechanisms openbankproject.com.&middot; Engage with banks, fintechs, insurers, and infrastructure providers to gather insights, define use cases (e.g., account aggregation, payments, embedded finance), and shape seamless user journeys.&middot; Craft clear product documentation: user stories, epics, acceptance criteria, wireframes, and flow diagrams, adapted to market-specific needs.&middot; Drive MVPs with a data-driven mindset; define KPIs, measure adoption, and iterate to optimize customer and partner experiences.&middot; Act as a proxy for stakeholders&mdash;ensuring product decisions reflect both business priorities and ground-level realities.Required Qualifications&middot; Minimum of 10 years of product management experience within financial services, with specialization in Open Banking or Open Finance, especially in the GCC region (UAE and/or Bahrain).&middot; Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks in the UAE and Bahrain:&middot; UAE: Central Bank&rsquo;s Open Finance Regulation (issued June 2024), phased implementation via the Open Finance platform, consent management, API Hub, Trust Framework.&middot; Bahrain: Central Bank&rsquo;s Open Banking Sandbox (since 2017), Open Banking Framework (2020), and platform pioneers like Tarabut &middot; Deep familiarity with technical APIs, developer portals, regulatory sandboxes, consent flows, and digital identity (e&#8209;KYC, digital certificates).&middot; Proven ability to lead multifunctional teams, working with technical engineers, compliance/legal advisors, UX designers, and external fintech partners.&middot; Excellent communication and stakeholder management&mdash;able to align regulators, partner institutions, and internal teams.&middot; Experience defining KPIs, gathering insights, and adapting roadmaps based on customer and market feedback.&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, Finance, Computer Science, or related disciplines; MBA or Master&rsquo;s in Fintech/Innovation preferred.&middot; Previous collaboration with or within UAE Open Finance, AlTareq, or similar regulatory bodies in the UAE.&middot; Certifications in Agile (e.g., PSM I / CSPO) and UX design methods.<ul><li>Strategic and technical rigor to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.</li><li>Strong product leadership skills, with a user-first mindset.</li><li>Drive Open Finance adoption across banking, insurance, and fintech ecosystems.</li><li>Contribute to shaping user-centric, secure, and interoperable financial services in the region.</li></ul>Job Type: Contract Contract length: 12 monthsPay: AED25,000.00 - AED30,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>product management: 10 years (Required)</li><li>Open Banking/Finance (UAE/Bahrain): 6 years (Required)</li><li>regulatory knowledge (UAE CBUAE, Bahrain CBB frameworks): 5 years (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Agile/CSPO certification (Preferred)</li></ul>

Product Owner – Open Banking / Finance (UAE/Bahrain).

OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with strong expertise in Open Banking / Open Finance and proven experience in Agile delivery to join our team. This role will be instrumental in defining, analysing, and delivering business and technical requirements that support regulatory-driven Open Finance initiatives across the UAE (Nebras platform, Trust Framework, Consent Management, API Hub) and Bahrain (CBB Open Banking framework, Sandbox, fintech ecosystem).You will work closely with the Proxy Product Owner, technology teams, compliance, and external partners to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality user stories, aligned to regulatory expectations and customer needs.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Requirements Elicitation &amp; Analysis</li><li>Engage with stakeholders (regulators, banks, fintechs, internal teams) to capture business and technical requirements.</li><li>Translate Open Finance regulatory guidelines (UAE CBUAE 2024 regulation; Bahrain CBB Open Banking directives) into detailed, testable user stories.</li><li>Identify gaps, dependencies, and constraints across business and technology landscapes.</li><li>Backlog &amp; Agile Delivery</li><li>Collaborate with the Proxy Product Owner to refine and prioritize the product backlog.</li><li>Write epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria following Agile best practices.</li><li>Support sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.</li><li>Ensure traceability between regulatory requirements, backlog items, and delivered functionality.</li><li>Process &amp; Journey Mapping</li><li>Document as-is and to-be business processes for Open Finance use cases such as:</li><li>Account aggregation</li><li>Payment initiation</li><li>Embedded lending and wealth services</li><li>Consent and data-sharing flows</li><li>Develop wireframes, mock-ups, and data flow diagrams to support technical design.</li><li>Regulatory &amp; Compliance Alignment</li><li>Work with compliance/legal to interpret and embed regulatory requirements (e.g., consent handling, digital certificates, customer dispute resolution).</li><li>Validate alignment of delivered functionality with Central Bank mandates in UAE and Bahrain.</li><li>Stakeholder Collaboration</li><li>Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology delivery teams.</li><li>Facilitate workshops, sprint reviews, and showcase sessions with internal and external partners.</li><li>Testing &amp; Validation</li><li>Define acceptance criteria and support UAT, ensuring features meet business and regulatory expectations.</li><li>Work closely with QA to validate APIs, consent flows, and integrations in sandbox and production environments.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Experience: 8+ years in Business Analysis, with at least 3 years in Open Banking / Open Finance within GCC markets (UAE or Bahrain strongly preferred).</li><li>Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of:</li><li>UAE &ndash; Nebras Open Finance platform, API Hub, Trust Framework, Consent Management, phased regulatory rollout.</li><li>Bahrain &ndash; CBB Open Banking framework, regulatory sandbox, early-mover fintech ecosystem (e.g., Tarabut Gateway, Fintech Galaxy).</li><li>Agile: Hands-on experience in Agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban) &ndash; writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting sprint ceremonies.</li><li>Technical Acumen: Familiarity with APIs, JSON, developer portals, consent/identity flows, and regulatory sandboxes.</li><li>Tools: Experience with Agile tooling (e.g., azure, Confluence, Miro, Figma).</li><li>Communication: Excellent facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, Finance, IT, or related field. Agile/BA certifications (e.g., CBAP, CSPO, PSM, SAFe BA) preferred.</li><li>Prior experience working directly with regulators or central bank initiatives in the region.</li><li>Exposure to digital identity frameworks (e-KYC, UAE Pass, or equivalent GCC initiatives).</li><li>Knowledge of embedded finance and adjacent services (insurance, wealth, BNPL, cross-border payments).</li><li>Strong understanding of data governance, customer consent, and security protocols in financial services.</li></ul>Job Type: Contract Contract length: 6 monthsPay: AED25,000.00 - AED30,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>Business Analyst: 8 years (Required)</li><li>Open Banking/Open Finance (UAE/Bahrain): 4 years (Required)</li><li>UAE&rsquo;s Nebras Framework: 4 years (Required)</li><li> Consent Management, API Hub , Bahrain&rsquo;s frameworks.: 4 years (Required)</li><li>digital identity, embedded finance, data governance: 4 years (Preferred)</li></ul>

Senior Business Analyst – Open Finance

Talents Tide

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 Position:
 
 Assistant Manager &ndash; Open Finance APIs Development
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai
 
 
 
 Client:
 
 An Islamic Bank
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The AVP &ndash; Open Finance Platforms Engineering will be responsible for leading the design, development, and management of the Bank&rsquo;s Open Finance and API platforms. This role will ensure robust, secure, and scalable digital platforms to enable open banking initiatives, foster innovation, and strengthen ecosystem partnerships.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Strategic &amp; Leadership
 
 
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 Drive the strategic roadmap for Open Finance and API platforms in alignment with the bank&rsquo;s digital transformation agenda.
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 Provide technical leadership in adopting emerging technologies, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
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 Manage a team of engineers, architects, and developers, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and accountability.
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 Engineering &amp; Development
 
 
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 Lead end-to-end engineering for Open Finance platforms, including architecture design, platform development, API management, and integration.
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 Oversee the design and deployment of microservices, APIs, and cloud-native solutions to ensure secure, seamless interoperability across internal and external ecosystems.
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 Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., PSD2, ISO 20022, OAuth2, OpenID Connect) and cybersecurity best practices.
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 Collaboration &amp; Delivery
 
 
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 Partner with business, product, and compliance teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
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 Engage with external fintechs, partners, and regulators to strengthen open banking adoption and digital partnerships.
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 Drive Agile/DevOps practices to accelerate delivery, ensure continuous integration, testing, and deployment.
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 Governance &amp; Risk Management
 
 
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 Ensure all activities comply with IT governance policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks.
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 Establish monitoring, observability, and resilience mechanisms for high availability of platforms.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
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 10+ years of experience in digital banking, API platforms, or financial services technology, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
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 Strong expertise in Open Banking/Open Finance standards, API lifecycle management, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.
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 Experience with API gateways, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), DevSecOps, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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 Proven track record in managing large-scale digital transformation and platform engineering projects.
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 </ul>
 
 
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Assistant Manager – Open Finance APIs Development

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