Hybrid Product Manager – Country Expansion

at Wahed

• Job title: Product Manager – Country Expansion
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Ruby on Rails
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Mumbai, India

About the role

• Product Manager overseeing Wahed's strategic entry into new international markets. Ensuring regulatory alignment and user-friendly experiences in financial products for varied geographies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for international launches, transitioning from initial feasibility studies to post-launch optimization and AUM growth.
• Identify and integrate essential local infrastructure, including Tier-1 KYC providers, diversified payment rails, custodians, and brokerage entities.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance functions to architect product workflows that satisfy local Shariah and financial regulations without compromising the global core architecture.
• Own the localized B2C investor journey, ensuring that risk profiling, account funding, and portfolio management are intuitive and culturally resonant.
• Serve as the central nexus between Engineering, Operations, and local Business Development teams to ensure synchronized delivery against commercial targets.
• Manage technical nuances such as local tax reporting, currency fluctuations, and indigenous payment behaviors (e.g., Open Banking protocols or regional real-time payment systems).

Requirements

• 4–7 years of Product Management experience within a high-growth FinTech environment (WealthTech, Digital Banking, or Payments).
• A demonstrable track record of successfully launching complex financial products across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Deep understanding of API-driven architectures, ledger systems, and the mechanics of trade settlement and custody.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to negotiate with external vendors and align internal executive stakeholders.
• A sophisticated understanding of user psychology and a commitment to reducing friction in high-intent financial workflows.
• Proficiency in leveraging data analytics to optimize conversion funnels and product-market fit during the expansion phase.