Product Analyst Wealth Management & Investments

Arab Bank

Accountabilities & Key Roles:

Conduct thorough analysis of wealth management and investment products offerings, and market trends to support strategic decision-making.
Analyzes the projects / requests requirements & prepare related documentation and gap analysis (BRDs, user stories, Process Flows, Parameters and Test cases).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine WM and investment product strategies and roadmaps.
Apply understanding and knowledge of WM & investment products such as equities, fixed income, alternatives, and derivatives, portfolio management, trading lifecycle, and wealth management practices.
Act as a subject matter expert for the products and services under governance, by ensuring full technical understanding of the products including transformation, processes, systems and regulations.
Monitor and analyze product performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Support the design and implementation of new WM and investment products and enhancements to existing offerings.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to WM and investment products.
Develop and maintain detailed documentation for WM and Investment products, including specifications and user guides.
Coordinate with IT and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of products within enterprise systems.
Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to resolve product-related issues.
Prepare well documented test cases covering all scenarios (including the negative test cases) and play a main role in planning and execution of UAT (User Acceptance testing) in collaboration with QC and Business teams.
Track post-implementation performance and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate internal teams about WM & Investment product features and benefits.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with product development and operations, document it within the risk register and maintain follow up.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes related to product management.
Conduct frequent review sessions with PLC countries to identify gaps in existing processes and propose enhancements that results in ROIs.
Prepare policies and procedures for newly implemented products, follow up with policies and procedures team to ensure releasing them on due date.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree and/or Finance Certifications such as CMA is preferable.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in product management or analysis within the financial services or WM and Investment industry.

Competencies:

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.
Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
Proven track record in managing product lifecycles and driving product innovation.
In-depth knowledge of payment systems, technologies, and regulatory frameworks.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic and forward-thinking approach.