Product Manager Islamic Banking (UAE Nationals Only)Embark on a journey where your unique contributions are celebrated, and your professional growth is embraced. At ADCB, we nurture a diverse, inclusive community where every voice is valued.About the business areaThe Retail Banking Group (RBG) supports retail and micro-business customers in managing their finances, through expert advice and the provision of a full suite of specialist products and services in conventional and Shariah compliant banking. The business is committed to driving digital innovation to deliver excellence in customer service. We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our Retail Banking team at ADCB to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in UAE banking.In this role, your key responsibilities include:
Product Development and Marketing Formulate product strategies to grow market share and enhance profitability of existing products and conceptualize, propose and implement new product propositions and strategic marketing alliances to ensure high visibility and competitive advantage to grow customer share and overall profitability. Monitor and control the product mix, portfolio composition, usage patterns and behavior, cost of funds and yields in accordance with business objectives and ensure all activities are in compliance with legal, regulatory, associations and Bank guidelines. Manage strong customer communication by way of collaterals and term sheets for product information and establish customer campaigns through various channels including advertisements and product promotions to ensure growth in customer share. Constantly monitor market trends to ensure that any new developments either technology driven or other, are incorporated into the offerings of the Bank. Monitor and control the advertising and promotion funds allocated to product programs to ensure alignment to the allocated budgets
Sales Management - Contribute constructively and creatively in the planning, development and implementation stages of all acquisition programs to drive maximum product sales and awareness of the product. Monitor and analyze performance of all acquisition programs to ensure results are on track and if not, to identify the problems/issues and recommend solutions to rectify them
Partner Relationship Management - Work closely with external partners, vendors, and other internal departments to achieve business objectives, conducting meetings and ensuring agreed reports submitted in a timely manner with partners. Explore and seek opportunities to enhance value proposition to customers and each other
Budget Management - Contribute to the preparation of the business areas budget and manage and monitor the financial performance against the budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon
People Management - Manage self and team in line with ADCBs people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximize own and employee contribution to business performance. Manage the effective achievement of the teams objectives through setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing the team and providing formal and informal feedback to maximize overall performance, engagement and motivation
Policies, Processes, Systems and Procedures - Recommend and implement improvements to departmental policies, procedures and processes covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural requirements are fulfilled while ensuring that ADCB delivers best-in-class services, products and innovation
Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to contribute to organizational and departmental change initiatives, programs and projects taking into account best practice and standards in the business environment
Customer Service - Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the ADCB Service Standards to deliver the Banks required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions
SkillsThe ideal candidate should have the following experience
At least 6 years of experience in Banking/financial institution
Bachelors degree in finance, Business or Economics
Numerical and financial analysis skills
Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.