Market and Product Expansion Manager - Payments - Vice President

Job Description
As a Market and Product Expansion Manager in Saudi Arabia, you are an integral part of the team whose work supports the successful release and adoption of products. As a core contributor of the team, you align the needs of clients in the market, as well as the price and position of our products.
Job responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a deep understanding of our products and services to effectively tailor offering to specific markets
• Communicates regulatory guidelines to Product Managers to ensure our products meet risk and compliance requirements and are delivered on time
• Advises on the available standards, methods, tools, and applications relevant to the regulatory environment to ensure our products meet all necessary risk and compliance checks
• Collaborates with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies for expansion and new product launches
• Conducts comprehensive analysis to evaluate market trends, competitor pricing strategies, and client behavior
• Performs market research to understand the local needs and requirements for product improvements
• Takes on the role of industry influencer in Saudi Arabia's Payments industry by actively participating in events and associations while driving thought leadership

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience and expertise in Payments Products and managing projects
• Excellent understanding of risk management and controls, regional and local nuances, and governance requirements
• Proven ability to comprehend and interpret market regulatory requirements to confirm and secure required market approvals and operational requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in working in Payments domain in Saudi Arabia and Middle East region
• Experience in working in Payment Operations and Technology
• Communication: effective communication skills for presenting ideas, plans, and strategies to a diverse audience
• Market research: proficiency in conducting market research and scans to identify opportunities, trends, and customer preferences
• Relationship management: interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.