Head of Product and Marketing - Dubai

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Role overview

The role will be based in Dubai, with strategic oversight across GCC markets.

This position plays a key role in shaping the firmu2019s product roadmap, expanding investor reach, and reinforcing its brand presence in the region and internationally. You will be responsible for managing a broad portfolio of investment products, overseeing marketing initiatives, and maintaining key relationships with external fund managers, investment partners, and other strategic stakeholders.

Core responsibilities

• Define and drive the firm's product expansion plan in line with long-term growth objectives, with a particular focus on scaling AUM and revenue.
• Identify market needs, investor demand, and competitive trends to inform the design and evolution of the product suite.
• Lead the development and enhancement of investment offerings, leveraging internal teams or working with external asset managers.
• Ensure full lifecycle management of all products including monitoring performance, assessing product fit, and refining structures in response to regulatory or commercial developments.
• Maintain governance around fund structures and coordinate with legal, compliance, and company secretarial teams for regulatory filings, approvals, and changes across product documentation.
• Coordinate changes driven by distribution, risk, or complianceu2014such as adding new share classes, revising investment mandates, or addressing regulatory updates.

• Collaborate with distribution and sales teams to ensure effective go-to-market strategies and product positioning across investor channels.
• Spearhead marketing and launch campaigns for new and existing products, including materials for investor roadshows, presentations, and DDQ responses.
• Develop impactful content such as factsheets, whitepapers, and market commentary to reinforce the firmu2019s investment credentials.
• Support the firmu2019s brand positioning by working with PR agencies and internal stakeholders to build visibility, especially in key wealth management and institutional circles.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to manage risks and maintain high governance standards in product development and delivery.
• Oversee ongoing due diligence of service providers in accordance with regulatory obligations.

• Manage ongoing relationships with third-party product providers.
• Foster new partnerships to expand the firmu2019s offering and drive innovation.
• Act as a key interface between investment, compliance, and distribution teams to ensure commercial and regulatory alignment.

• Industry experience: 15+ years in investment management, product structuring, or asset management, with a clear track record of leading product and marketing functions.
• Strategic thinker: Experience in designing and executing growth strategies that increase AUM and client engagement.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience interfacing with both internal teams and external investors.
• Regulatory acumen: Familiarity with fund regulations in major jurisdictions.

• Maintain the highest ethical standards, particularly around client confidentiality and fiduciary responsibility.
• Contribute to operational oversight, including alignment of finance and governance processes with business growth.
• Support wider business development initiatives, identifying and nurturing prospective opportunities.
• Partner closely with senior leadership, including supporting the Deputy CEO in daily business management and strategic planning.
• Demonstrate a client-first mindset, ensuring timely, accurate communication and delivery of investor services.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company Industry: Finance, Investment & Asset Management

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