Proxy Product Owner – Trade Finance (6 months)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Proxy Product Owner to support the Trade Finance product suite in Dubai on a six‑month contract. You will work closely with the Product Owner and Head of Trade Product to drive implementation, enhancements, and ensure consistency across markets and platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Proxy Product Owner for the Trade Finance product set, supporting the primary Product Owner.
• Own and manage the Trade Product Delivery Backlog, aligning priorities with business outcomes, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Translate high‑level product vision into detailed business and functional requirements, defining scope, acceptance criteria, and dependencies.
• Provide Trade Finance domain expertise to delivery teams and serve as a subject‑matter reference during development and implementation.
• Support Product Management by ensuring SME participation in product forums and assisting in the creation and validation of BRDs, user stories, test cases, SOPs, and implementation guides.
• Regularly engage with senior leadership to track progress, risks, and delivery readiness.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Trade Finance product development or delivery within banking.
• Strong experience with agile product delivery and collaboration with technology teams.
• Deep understanding of Trade Finance products, processes, and controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and prioritization abilities.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills with senior leadership.

Required skills

• Agile methodology