Senior Product Analyst

About the Role

We are developing cutting-edge digital platforms designed to transform raw data into valuable, marketable products. These products are delivered through secure API integrations, subscription-based models, and enterprise-level agreements, all within a strictly regulated operational framework. To drive this initiative forward, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Analyst specializing in Data Monetization based in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in bridging the gap between business objectives and technical execution, ensuring that innovative product ideas are translated into actionable requirements and subsequently measured for success post-launch. Your responsibilities will encompass close collaboration with Product Managers, engineering teams, commercial stakeholders, as well as legal and regulatory experts to ensure alignment and compliance at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

Your contributions will span across multiple critical areas, including requirements management, product performance analysis, market and customer insights, and regulatory compliance. Below is a detailed breakdown of your core responsibilities:

Requirements and Delivery

• Requirement Elicitation and Documentation: Transform high-level business ideas into precise functional requirements, detailed user stories, and well-defined acceptance criteria that serve as the foundation for development.
• Backlog Management: Maintain a well-organized and prioritized product backlog, collaborating with cross-functional teams to determine the most impactful features to develop next.
• Technical Clarification: Provide expert guidance during sprint planning and development phases by addressing technical queries from engineers, ensuring alignment with product vision and requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate that delivered features meet the specified requirements and deliver the intended value to users.

Product Performance and Analytics

• Usage and Adoption Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators such as customer adoption rates, active user engagement, transaction volumes, and revenue generation to assess product health and market fit.
• Dashboard Development: Design and maintain dynamic dashboards using Business Intelligence (BI) tools to provide real-time insights into product performance for both team members and senior leadership.
• Data-Driven Insights: Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities within product usage data, translating these findings into actionable recommendations for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Post-Launch Analysis: Perform comprehensive post-release evaluations to evaluate the success of new features or products, identifying strengths to reinforce and areas for enhancement in future iterations.

Market and Customer Insights

• Competitive Research: Conduct in-depth analysis of competitors and industry trends to identify market gaps, emerging opportunities, and strategic advantages for our product portfolio.
• Customer Feedback Integration: Gather and synthesize feedback from commercial teams and end-users, converting qualitative insights into tangible product improvements and feature enhancements.
• Business Case Development: Prepare compelling business cases and strategic reports that provide leadership with clear data-driven insights to guide investment decisions and prioritize product roadmap initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance

• Data Governance Adherence: Ensure that all product requirements and development activities comply with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), internal data governance policies, cybersecurity standards, and sector-specific regulations to mitigate legal and operational risks.

Qualifications and Skills

To excel in this role, you will bring a blend of technical expertise, analytical prowess, and business acumen. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

Required Qualifications

• Professional Experience: 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in Product Analysis, Business Analysis, Product Management, or Data Analysis, with a focus on digital products and data monetization strategies.
• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology (IT), Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and actionable requirements and user stories that developers can readily implement. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL for data querying and analysis, along with hands-on experience using at least one Business Intelligence (BI) tool such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or equivalent platforms.
• Methodology Expertise: Solid experience working within Agile or Scrum frameworks, with a track record of delivering high-quality products in iterative cycles.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent written and spoken English is essential, and Arabic language skills are required to effectively engage with local stakeholders and ensure seamless communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certifications: Certification in Business Analysis (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP) or Product Management is a plus.
• Industry Experience: Prior exposure to API-based platforms, data products, or enterprise data environments, particularly within government, fintech, or large-scale enterprise sectors.
• Data Monetization Knowledge: Practical understanding of data monetization models, including API-driven solutions, subscription-based offerings, and bundled product packages.
• Regulatory Compliance: Direct experience working under frameworks such as PDPL or similar data privacy regulations, ensuring robust data protection and compliance practices.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for transforming data into strategic assets and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the next generation of data-driven products.