Assistant Manager - Products

Job Summary

The Assistant Product Manager will support the planning and delivery of products across their full lifecycle, while also helping drive sales and marketing efforts. This role works closely with internal teams and external partners to make sure product initiatives align with the bank’s wider strategy and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, launch, and ongoing management of both new and existing retail banking products.
• Carry out gap assessments, spot new business opportunities, and suggest improvements where needed.
• Coordinate with Sales, Credit, Operations, Marketing, Compliance, Business Intelligence, and other relevant internal teams.
• Support communication and coordination with outside stakeholders connected to product management activities.
• Help create and maintain a product lifecycle roadmap for the assigned products.
• Contribute to marketing campaigns and promotional activities within the Retail Banking Group.
• Review product performance data, identify patterns, and gather customer feedback through collaboration with sales teams and surveys to support business decisions.
• Assist in delivering training sessions and sales enablement material for frontline retail banking staff when new products or promotions are introduced.
• Support the creation of marketing and sales collateral that helps frontline teams achieve financial targets.
• Take on any other related duties assigned by management.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or a related field is required. The role also calls for at least 3 years of experience in a similar position.

Technical Knowledge

• Working knowledge of product lifecycle management for both conventional and digital products.
• Understanding of retail banking products and the policies that govern them.

Skills Required

• Strong analytical ability, including market research and financial analysis.
• Good understanding of banking regulations and compliance standards.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance individual accountability with teamwork.
• Leadership and sound decision-making capability.
• Relationship management skills.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role is focused on retail banking product support and may involve coordination across multiple departments and external stakeholders.