Product Manager, GCC

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Financial Services, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 8 years’ experience in product management or a related field, with a proven track record at top-tier companies. Fluency in Arabic is required, and experience in startup environments, particularly within the fintech sector, is strongly preferred, with bonus points for experience working with immigrant communities and e-commerce.

Responsibilities

The Product Manager, GCC will define implementation plans, including timing and resource requirements, evaluate local nuances and requirements for launching in new GCC markets, identify and grow partnerships with vendors and other 3rd parties enabling key product features, write product specs to maximize efficiency of builds, identify opportunities for improvements through analytics and customer interviews, and collaborate across design, engineering, compliance, operations, markets, and other functions to execute effectively.

Skills

product management

fintech

emerging markets

cross-border payments

product strategy

user experience

market analysis

agile methodologies

stakeholder management

communication

Taptap Send

Facilitates cross-border mobile money transfers

About Taptap Send

Taptap Send facilitates mobile money transfers across borders, primarily targeting individuals in the UK, EU, US, Canada, and UAE who wish to send money to family and friends in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Users can complete transactions easily by providing the recipient's name and mobile number, allowing funds to be deposited instantly into the recipient's mobile money wallet. This process eliminates the need for physical visits to money transfer agents and significantly reduces waiting times for recipients. Taptap Send operates in the remittance market, generating revenue through transaction fees and favorable exchange rates, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer services. The company's goal is to provide a fast, secure, and affordable way to send money internationally, using technology to simplify the transfer process.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$76.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Equity

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Regulatory compliance issues in Ghana could disrupt operations in other countries.

The introduction of 'Charities' may divert focus from core remittance services.

Reliance on transaction fees and exchange rates is threatened by competitors offering lower fees.

Differentiation

Taptap Send offers instant deposits into mobile wallets, enhancing user convenience.

The platform focuses on underserved markets, providing financial inclusion opportunities.

Taptap Send's user-friendly interface requires only a recipient's name and mobile number.

Upsides

Increased smartphone penetration in Africa and Asia expands Taptap Send's potential user base.

The global remittance market is projected to grow, boosting demand for Taptap Send's services.

Partnerships with platforms like CompareRemit broaden Taptap Send's audience and transparency.

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