AVP, Product Strategy & Development

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends, client demand, regulation and competitor activity across asset classes
• Convert market and client insight into product priorities, business cases and roadmap recommendations
• Shape investment propositions, target segments, differentiators and go-to-market narratives
• Serve as a link between portfolio managers and commercial teams with product comparisons and talking points
• Lead or contribute to RFPs, DDQs and client proposals; maintain a reusable content library
• Develop market-entry assessments and go-to-market plans including sizing and pricing
• Build dashboards and management reporting covering flows, performance, fees and market share
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Investments, Product, Sales, Legal, Compliance and Risk

Requirements

• Typically 7+ years in asset management, product strategy or related regulated financial services role
• Strong understanding of asset-management products, fund structures and distribution models
• Experience with industry databases and analytical tools for market and competitor analysis
• Practical experience in RFPs, DDQs, proposals and client engagement
• Proven stakeholder management with investment, product, sales and control functions
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline
• Strong written English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across GCC markets
• CFA, CAIA, AMF or equivalent professional qualifications

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions.