Principal Product Manager

Job Description

Principal Product Owner DeFi & Digital Asset Platform

Compensation: High base + Bonus, Benefits & Relocation Package

Our client is building the next chapter of financial infrastructure in the MENA region, combining digital banking with real crypto utility. They're not here to copy/paste Web2 into Web3. They're here to rewire how money moves, how assets are held, and how finance works in a regulated DeFi environment.

This is a chance to build critical infrastructure that connects regulated banking with the decentralized world.

• Define and lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for DeFi, stablecoin, and digital asset stack
• Make high-leverage build vs. partner decisions - evaluating networks, custodians, wallet infra, liquidity partners, and on/off ramps
• Design and oversee token lifecycle architecture - minting, burning, transfers, redemptions, and compliance layers
• Ship features across wallets, custody, payments, and blockchain integrations - balancing speed, scale, and safety
• Partner with compliance, risk, treasury, and engineering teams to build secure, auditable, and resilient systems
• Track ecosystem shifts, regulatory developments, and emerging protocol infrastructure
• Define success metrics, own OKRs, and deliver measurable business impact

• You've shipped digital asset or stablecoin products in fintech, crypto, or digital banking environments
• Deep understanding of blockchain infra, stablecoins (collateralized or algorithmic), custody, and tokenized finance
• Strong product judgment and prioritization - you know when to ship fast and when to slow down for scale or compliance
• Technical fluency - able to engage on smart contract architecture, wallet design, token standards, and custody models
• Track record of owning product from 0 to 1, including scoping, delivery, and iteration
• Familiarity with the regulatory side of digital assets - especially KYC, AML, asset servicing, and risk frameworks

• Help define how a regulated digital bank builds in DeFi
• Work with top-tier talent across blockchain, banking, and AI
• Build mission-critical products with long-term utility
• Great comp, benefits, and work-life balance (28 days holiday + hybrid flexibility)
• Abu Dhabi-based role with high visibility in one of the fastest-growing fintech ecosystems globally

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