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Alpaca is hiring a Lead Product Manger - Saudi

Responsibilities

  • Own brokerage products tailored for the Saudi and GCC markets, including equities, Sukuk, ETFs, and derivatives offerings.
  • Drive brokerage product strategy by analyzing ROI, regional market competition, regulatory requirements, and build-vs-buy scenarios.
  • Contribute to the product roadmap and product strategy with a focus on CMA-compliant features, Sharia-compliant solutions, and regional market needs.
  • Write product requirements and work with engineers to execute programs that meet local regulatory and market standards.
  • Lead customer calls around brokerage process and product issues to gain insights and translate them into product improvements for GCC clients.
  • Participate in engagements with the CMA, Tadawul, Edaa, and other regional regulators to drive product strategy and ensure regulatory alignment.
  • Report timely and accurately on product status and results to internal and external stakeholders, including regional partners and institutional clients.
  • Improve brokerage operation efficiency by providing solutions and owning the metrics, with a focus on regional settlement, custody, and clearing workflows.
  • Collaborate with local operations teams to ensure seamless integration between Alpaca’s global platform and KSA/GCC market infrastructure.
  • Perform ad hoc duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • Excited about what Alpaca is building and passionate about expanding financial infrastructure across the GCC.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, finance, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Engineering, Consulting, and/or starting a startup, preferably within financial services or fintech.
  • Demonstrated interest and experience in brokerage, capital markets, or fintech within the Saudi or GCC region.
  • Strong understanding of the CMA regulatory framework, Tadawul market structure, and GCC capital markets landscape.
  • Experience analyzing data using SQL and a relevant BI tool.
  • Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English, both written and verbal, with excellent collaboration abilities.
  • Business acumen to understand tradeoffs between stakeholders and technology feasibility with time and budget constraints.

Nice to Have

  • Experience and background working on and developing brokerage products in the Saudi or GCC markets.
  • Technical background working with APIs, particularly in financial services or trading platforms.
  • CME-1 or other CMA-recognized professional certifications.
  • Experience working with Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) programs or cross-border investment products.
  • Familiarity with Sharia-compliant product structures and Islamic finance principles.
  • Experience working at a fintech, startup, or CMA-authorized institution.
  • Knowledge of Saudi Vision 2030 financial sector development initiatives.

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Team

Team size: 230. Structure: Globally distributed team

Additional Information

  • Must align with core values: Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable.
  • Strong communication skills required in both Arabic and English (written and verbal).
  • Role involves engagement with regional regulators including CMA, Tadawul, and Edaa.
  • Focus on compliance with Saudi Vision 2030 and regional capital markets evolution.
Required Skills
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Alpaca
Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more. It provides institutional-grade APIs to financial institutions including broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges across 40 countries.
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Job Details
Department brokerage product team
Category product
Posted 13 days ago