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Senior Product Manager – Private Banking (Sharia-Compliant)
Description
A client of byteSpark.ai is seeking an entrepreneurial and highly commercial Senior Product Manager to build a premier, standalone Sharia-compliant wealth management platform. This is a unique opportunity to build a third-party distribution ecosystem from the ground up, backed by a global investment firm. The successful candidate will be the bridge between top-tier product manufacturers and elite frontline sales teams, delivering bespoke and off-the-shelf Islamic financial products. You will identify, onboard, and manage relationships with third-party manufacturers, curating a robust portfolio of Sharia-compliant Mutual Funds, Sukuk, and Structured Notes. This role requires working hand-in-hand with Wealth Managers to translate HNW client mandates into customized offerings. We are looking for a candidate with a strong sales DNA and deep subject matter expertise to drive the product lifecycle and hit aggressive revenue targets in a massive, untapped market.
Requirements
1. 6+ years of experience in financial services and wealth management.
2. Demonstrable experience in third-party product distribution and managing manufacturer relationships.
3. Deep, practical knowledge of Sharia-compliant wealth products including Mutual Funds, Sukuk, and Structured Notes.
4. A minimum of 3 years of frontline sales experience or a proven track record of deep collaboration with sales teams.
5. Experience in building and curating investment portfolios specifically for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals.
6. Proven ability to drive commercial strategy for product lines with accountability for revenue targets.
7. Experience handling multi-jurisdictional mandates and global financial products.
8. Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized university.
Desirable
1. Working knowledge of Arabic.
2. Experience building a product or distribution ecosystem from scratch.
3. Entrepreneurial experience within a startup or a new business unit in a larger firm.
4. Direct experience in structuring bespoke financial products for HNW clients.
5. Professional certifications such as CFA, CISI, or equivalent.
Role Highlights
💰 Compensation
AED 25K – 40K per month + Performance Bonus
📍 Location
Dubai
💼 Work Location Type
Onsite
📈 Job Level
Senior
⌛ Experience
6+ years
🏢 Department
Finance
🏭 Industry
Finance
🔹 Sub-Industry
Capital Markets
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This confidential recruitment process is being managed by byteSpark.ai on behalf of a global investment-backed wealth management platform. byteSpark.ai is not the employer for this position. Further information about the organisation, leadership team, and platform strategy will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage.

This is an opportunity to help build a standalone Sharia-compliant wealth management platform and its third-party distribution ecosystem from the ground up. The successful candidate will combine the backing of a major financial institution with the pace, ownership, and commercial ambition of a new business.

The role will identify and onboard third-party product providers, build relationships with local and international financial institutions, and curate a competitive product shelf covering Sharia-compliant Mutual Funds, Sukuk, Structured Notes, and bespoke investment solutions for high-net-worth clients.

The strongest candidates will have at least 6 years of wealth management or private-banking experience, direct exposure to third-party product distribution, and deep practical knowledge of Islamic investment products. Frontline sales experience, revenue accountability, product-provider onboarding, and close partnership with Wealth or Relationship Managers will be particularly important.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Dubai. The monthly salary range is AED 25,000 to AED 40,000, depending on experience and suitability, with an additional performance-related bonus.