Product Manager - Acquiring (Digital Payments)

Job Title: Product Manager - Acquiring (Digital Payments)

Employment type: Contract (On-site)

Contract length: 12 months

Location: Riyadh, KSA

PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead banking product initiatives, with a strong focus on cards and payments. The role will manage product priorities from business case development through delivery and performance monitoring.

Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Manage product initiatives end-to-end, from assessment and planning through implementation and performance review.
• Develop comprehensive business cases, including financial analysis and commercial assessment.
• Prepare clear, professional, management-level presentations and recommendations.
• Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to support delivery.
• Monitor product performance and identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Support product planning and decision-making through structured analysis and market insight.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 8+ years' experience in product management, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of banking products, particularly cards and payments.
• Demonstrated ability to build financial and commercial business cases.
• Strong presentation, analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Must meet applicable work authorization and client eligibility requirements in KSA.

Mandatory Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Previous experience within Banking, Digital Payment & Card solutions, or the FinTech industry.
• Regional experience, including working in a faced-paced matrix organisation.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written, verbal, and presentation); Arabic preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• The ability to analyse data, troubleshoot payment issues, optimize processes, and make data-driven decisions.
• Good understanding of payment systems, digital platforms, system workflows, security basics, and industry technologies.
• An understanding of regional regulations across financial services or payment networks.