Product Manager – Trade Product

Manage and develop a trade-product portfolio within Transaction Banking, translating business strategy and customer needs into relevant product propositions. The role serves corporate and institutional clients and supports trade-related banking solutions through market research, portfolio oversight, cross-selling initiatives and collaboration with product, risk and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business plans into a differentiated product value proposition that addresses customer requirements and captures market opportunities.
• Develop cross-selling approaches that improve customer acquisition, activation, retention and use of related transaction-banking services.
• Research market size, competitor positioning, customer segments and industry developments to provide reliable information for product decisions.
• Monitor portfolio quality, composition, account strategy and risk indicators, ensuring decisions remain aligned with market conditions and risk strategy.
• Coordinate team activities, implement approved procedures, support change initiatives and maintain service standards for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in banking or financial services, including product-management responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant specialisation.
• Certified Product Manager (CPM) or an equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of transaction-banking products, financial analysis and project management.

Skills and Competencies

Relevant skills include Trade Finance, Transaction Banking, Product Strategy, Product Management, Market Research, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Cross-selling.

Employment Details

Full-time position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Role Expectations

A strong candidate combines commercial awareness with disciplined portfolio management and analytical decision-making. The role depends on identifying customer needs, monitoring product performance and coordinating stakeholders so that product changes deliver measurable business value while respecting operational and risk controls. Clear documentation and regular stakeholder communication help maintain accountability, support smooth handovers and ensure decisions are understood by relevant teams.