Things you Get to Do:
Product Ownership & Strategy
- 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.
Stakeholder Engagement & Regulatory
- 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.
Operations & Efficiency
- 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.
- Ad hoc duties and projects as assigned.
Who You Are (Must-Haves):
- 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.
Who you Might Be (Nice-to-Haves):
- 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.