Manager – Digital Lending & Product Development _Banking

Job Description:

Manager – Digital Lending & Product Development Location: Karachi, Pakistan (Onsite/remote)

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Role Overview

Our Client is an established banking institution based in Karachi seeking an experienced and execution-focused Manager to lead digital lending and product development initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in investment and lending product management, embedded finance, and Shariah-compliant structures within the Pakistani banking landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for digital lending and investment products from origination through to settlement, reconciliation, and compliance.

• Act as the key liaison between business, technology, compliance, and Shariah Board for product approvals, system integrations, and platform enhancements.

• Translate business requirements into structured product documentation including BRDs, FSDs, and Product Manuals.

• Design and oversee digital onboarding workflows and operational processes for lending and embedded finance platforms.

• Conduct UATs and manage deployment of digital financing user journeys across banking and third-party applications.

• Drive data-driven insights to continuously improve product performance and user experience.

• Engage with regulators, Shariah advisors, and external partners to ensure full compliance and governance.

• Identify market gaps and opportunities; lead competitor and industry research to inform product strategy.

• Communicate product vision, performance updates, and strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years in digital lending and product management within the banking sector in Pakistan.

• Strong knowledge of conventional and Islamic banking products including embedded finance and Sukuks.

• Experience with Shariah-compliant structures and working with Shariah Boards.

• Familiarity with SBP regulations, KYC, AML, and Agile delivery.

• CFA Charter or MBA in Finance preferred.

• Must be Karachi-based and available to work onsite. Required Skills: Settlement Development Manuals Structures Approvals Compliance User Experience Product Management Onboarding Product Development Business Requirements Agile Banking Strategy Regulations Research Documentation Finance Design Business Management