Product Manager - Cards

Client of James Douglas Middle East

We are looking for a strong>Product Manager with strong exposure to card products/strong> to drive end-to-end ownership of card-based offerings across prepaid, debit/credit, and multi-currency use cases./p>

strong>Strong working experience with BIN (Bank Identification Number) in card issuance is mandatory./strong> /p>

strong>Key /strong> strong>Responsibilities/strong> /p>

• Own the product strategy and roadmap for card and payments products
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery to launch and scaling
• Work closely with engineering, design, compliance, and business teams
• Define user journeys, requirements, and success metrics
• Analyse product performance and continuously optimize user experience and revenue outcomes
• Collaborate with partners across the ecosystem including processors, schemes, and external stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance frameworks

strong>What we're looking for/strong> /p>

• 4-8 years of relevant product management experience, ideally in cards / payments / fintech
• Hands-on experience with card products (prepaid, credit, salary, or multi-currency)
• Strong understanding of payments ecosystem (issuance, acquiring, processors, schemes)
• Proven ability to launch and scale products
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional environments

strong>Nice to have/strong> /p>

• Experience in fintech, digital wallets, or payment platforms
• Exposure to regulatory environments in financial services
• Familiarity with agile product development

strong>Why this role/strong> /p>

• Opportunity to build category-defining financial products in the region
• High ownership with direct impact on consumer and merchant experiences
• Fast-scaling environment with strong backing and long-term vision