Product Owner – Core Corporate Banking

We are hiring a Product Owner – Core Corporate Banking for a 12-month contract with a client building a new corporate and investment bank in the UAE. The role will focus on developing core products, including corporate accounts, virtual accounts, escrow, and cash and liquidity management. Responsibilities include defining product priorities, managing backlogs, preparing BRDs and PRDs, writing user stories and acceptance criteria, designing business processes, and coordinating with Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Treasury teams. Candidates should have 8–12+ years of banking or fintech experience, with proven ownership of a product build or major re-platforming. Strong stakeholder management, transaction banking exposure, and familiarity with modern banking architecture are desirable. Short-notice availability is preferred.