What Jobs are available for Product Research in the United Arab Emirates?

Overview

Job Title: Business Data Analyst (Banking) - Digital Transformation

Job Type: Full-Time Contract (1 year, renewable)

Location: On-site, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Summary:

Join our team as a Business Data Analyst at the forefront of digital transformation within a leading UAE bank. In this pivotal role, you will bridge business stakeholders and technology teams, applying deep analytical expertise to drive insights, optimize processes, and elevate customer journeys across key digital banking initiatives. Embrace an asynchronous work culture that values exceptional written communication and proactive problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and process flows for digital projects.
• Act as a key liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure clear understanding of project objectives.
• Conduct gap analysis and impact assessments for new features and system changes within core banking functions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups.
• Design and execute test scenarios, supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) and solution validation.
• Write complex SQL queries to extract and analyze large datasets, generating actionable insights and KPI reports with Power BI.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, data-driven recommendations and presentations for diverse stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a quantitative discipline.
• 5-9 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong background in Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech.
• High proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL, with hands-on experience in Power BI for data visualization.
• Proven experience working with core-banking systems and exposure to digital transformation projects.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and expertise with JIRA.
• Exceptional written communication skills, adept at working in asynchronous, collaborative environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with excellent stakeholder management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile Scrum, Data Analytics).
• Experience with data modeling, Python or R for advanced analytics, and systems like Flexcube or OFSAA.
• Expertise in digital banking products, customer journey mapping, and process optimization.

Become part of our team and contribute to high-impact initiatives, working on projects that set industry standards and drive meaningful change. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture offering career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment to help you thrive.

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Job Title: Market Research Analyst

Location: Dubai

Role Overview

The Market Research Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting market data to help the company make informed business decisions. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will work closely with management, marketing, and product teams to identify market trends, customer preferences, and competitive positioning in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data on consumers, competitors, and market conditions using statistical tools and software.

Conduct surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other methods to gather market intelligence.

Interpret data, identify trends, and prepare detailed reports with actionable insights and recommendations.

Monitor and forecast marketing and sales trends to support strategic planning.

Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and suggest improvements.

Develop and maintain databases of market data, research findings, and competitor information.

Present research findings to management and stakeholders through charts, reports, and presentations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, product development, and strategy.

Stay updated with industry developments, economic indicators, and emerging trends in the Middle East market.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

2–4 years of experience in market research, data analytics, or a related field.

Proven track record of conducting both qualitative and quantitative research.

Strong knowledge of research methodologies, data collection, and statistical analysis techniques.

Skills Required

Proficiency in market research and statistical tools (SPSS, SAS, R, Python, or similar).

Strong skills in data visualization (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.

Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Familiarity with Middle Eastern market dynamics will be an added advantage.

The Role
Position Title: Market Research Analyst Employment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 5K AED depending on experience and qualifications plus accommodation or live-out allowance Benefits: Company laptop and mobile phone Job Location: Sharjah, UAE About the Client: A UAE-based company and one of the largest paint manufacturers in the Middle East, offering a wide range of decorative, industrial, marine, powder, and eco-friendly coatings. • Conduct in-depth market research and competitor analysis to provide actionable insights on trends, customer needs, and industry developments in the paints and coatings sector. • Support business growth by forecasting demand, identifying market opportunities, and advising on pricing, product development, and market entry strategies. • Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, R&D, Product Development) to align market insights with business goals and support innovation and performance tracking. • Manage research projects, data reporting, and external vendors while maintaining accurate, up-to-date market intelligence databases and reports.

Requirements
• Open to Male Arabic national, 30 years old and above. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or related field. • 3–5 years’ experience in market research, preferably in paints or chemicals. • Proficient in data analysis, market tools, Excel, and CRM systems.

About the company
RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.

**The Position:**
Provide advanced professional input to Product Development, Client Solutions and Proposition assignments/projects to ensure our organisation becomes an undisputed partner of choice to the people we serve, and maximize our growth strategy for Cigna Middle East and Africa Responsible for refreshing existing core products and propositions that will help drive incremental growth, as well as introduce new products and enhancements to propositions that are compliant and competitive within target market(s) and segments. Responsible for the growth and development of other team members
**Main Duties/Responsibilities:**
+ Key contributor and advisor to the Head of Product & Solution Strategy and Vendor Management with the development of regionally appropriate, compliant and competitive products and propositions for all of Cigna MEA (Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Lebanon, Africa) and segments (Top-Tier, Mid-Tier, 'local/domestic') for both Group and Individual, in line with our Simple, Affordable and Predictable strategy and executing our business strategic priorities.
+ Lead Local Product forum with internal stakeholders, creating governance, gathering feedback to inform team priorities and planning and to communicate team strategies and updates
+ Lead strategic business priorities to execute on business goals and objectives
+ Influence and lead on departmental priorities to ensure their execution to further enable our growth and earnings targets
+ Be agile on ad-hoc business priorities eg New product or operating model requirements for a strategic new business client
+ Reacting to any regulatory market change, displaying agility and adaptability, whilst continuing to execute on the business strategic priorities.
+ Representing the Product & Solution Strategy Team in Steer Co meetings, clearly articulating the progress and mapping out recommendations with a well thought out analytical approach while being open and candid on any risks.
+ Lead Global (Cignalinks) projects, being the conduit between the local and global teams, sharing the required local regulatory requirements globally and being instrumental in determining the appropriate operating models based on both global and local capabilities and requirements
+ Training, developing and leading other members of the Product & solution Strategy team
+ Partner with internal teams (Sales, Client Management, Underwriting, Actuary, IT and Operations) impacted in the product development process to collectively design, develop and launch new product initiatives.
+ Support the product roadmap priorities and ensure continued alignment to achieving our growth strategy
+ Project management responsibility for new product development initiatives, when a project manager is not allocated, working in an Agile environment
+ Communicate and work with peers in the product team to knowledge share
+ Understand and leverage partnership strengths and capabilities to support growth within the markets
+ Evaluate product portfolio status on an annual basis
+ Provide updates to the Head of Product for reporting to senior management
+ Report project status, resource utilization and ability to recommend changes to improve the team's overall effectiveness
+ Opportunity to work in a dynamic and agile team, working on strategic projects across the propositions team, including individual and health services segments
**Qualifications/Experience Required:**
+ Bachelors Degree preferred; MBA or Masters Degree or equivalent experience
+ Minimum 2-3 years experience/knowledge of domestic and expatriate healthcare products and services, preferably within Sales, Operations, Product or Marketing, and preferably with knowledge of group propositions.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Experience of project management preferred
**Competencies:**
+ Manages Ambiguity
+ Nimble Learning
+ Drives Results
+ Courage
+ Communicates effectively
+ Collaborates
**About Cigna Healthcare**
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
_Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws._
_If_ _you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email:_ _for support. Do not email_ _for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response._

Health Insurance Product Development Analyst page is loaded# Health Insurance Product Development Analystremote type: On-sitelocations: Dubai, United Arab Emiratestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: **The Position:**Provide advanced professional input to Product Development, Client Solutions and Proposition assignments/projects to ensure our organisation becomes an undisputed partner of choice to the people we serve, and maximize our growth strategy for Cigna Middle East and Africa Responsible for refreshing existing core products and propositions that will help drive incremental growth, as well as introduce new products and enhancements to propositions that are compliant and competitive within target market(s) and segments. Responsible for the growth and development of other team members**Main Duties/Responsibilities:*** Key contributor and advisor to the Head of Product & Solution Strategy and Vendor Management with the development of regionally appropriate, compliant and competitive products and propositions for all of Cigna MEA (Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Lebanon, Africa) and segments (Top-Tier, Mid-Tier, ‘local/domestic’) for both Group and Individual, in line with our Simple, Affordable and Predictable strategy and executing our business strategic priorities.* Lead Local Product forum with internal stakeholders, creating governance, gathering feedback to inform team priorities and planning and to communicate team strategies and updates* Lead strategic business priorities to execute on business goals and objectives* Influence and lead on departmental priorities to ensure their execution to further enable our growth and earnings targets* Be agile on ad-hoc business priorities eg New product or operating model requirements for a strategic new business client* Reacting to any regulatory market change, displaying agility and adaptability, whilst continuing to execute on the business strategic priorities.* Representing the Product & Solution Strategy Team in Steer Co meetings, clearly articulating the progress and mapping out recommendations with a well thought out analytical approach while being open and candid on any risks.* Lead Global (Cignalinks) projects, being the conduit between the local and global teams, sharing the required local regulatory requirements globally and being instrumental in determining the appropriate operating models based on both global and local capabilities and requirements* Training, developing and leading other members of the Product & solution Strategy team* Partner with internal teams (Sales, Client Management, Underwriting, Actuary, IT and Operations) impacted in the product development process to collectively design, develop and launch new product initiatives.* Support the product roadmap priorities and ensure continued alignment to achieving our growth strategy* Project management responsibility for new product development initiatives, when a project manager is not allocated, working in an Agile environment* Communicate and work with peers in the product team to knowledge share* Understand and leverage partnership strengths and capabilities to support growth within the markets* Evaluate product portfolio status on an annual basis* Provide updates to the Head of Product for reporting to senior management* Report project status, resource utilization and ability to recommend changes to improve the team’s overall effectiveness* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and agile team, working on strategic projects across the propositions team, including individual and health services segments**Qualifications/Experience Required:*** Bachelors Degree preferred; MBA or Masters Degree or equivalent experience* Minimum 2-3 years experience/knowledge of domestic and expatriate healthcare products and services, preferably within Sales, Operations, Product or Marketing, and preferably with knowledge of group propositions.* Excellent written and oral communication skills* Experience of project management preferred**Competencies:*** Manages Ambiguity* Nimble Learning* Drives Results* Courage* Communicates effectively* Collaborates**About Cigna Healthcare**Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.*Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.**If* *you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: for support. Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.* #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Retail and Product Development Manager to lead the design, development, and distribution of merchandise and souvenirs across sports, fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors. This role requires a blend of creative product vision and retail management, working closely with IP holders to develop merchandise that resonates with target markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development: Manage end-to-end product development, collaborating with IP holders to create merchandise aligned with brand standards and market trends.
• Retail & Distribution Support: Oversee multi-channel strategies for B2B, B2C, and DTC, ensuring efficient inventory and distribution management across channels.
• Sourcing & Supply Chain Optimization: Coordinate with suppliers to secure quality materials, monitor logistics, and optimize cost and lead times.
• Market Analysis & Trend Monitoring: Conduct market research to identify trends and innovation opportunities, informing product development decisions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with design, procurement, and marketing teams to execute product launches and drive market engagement.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in product development, retail, or a related field in sports, fashion, lifestyle, or entertainment.
• Proven expertise in managing full product cycles and collaborating with IP holders.
• Familiarity with multi-channel retail strategies, supply chain logistics, and sustainable sourcing.
• Preferred Skills: Experience in retail technologies and e-commerce platforms. Arabic language proficiency is an advantage

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Full-time

Apply now to join our dynamic team and shape the future of branded merchandise

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About the Role

A junior equity research analyst vacancy is now open at International Securities research department. The analyst will support senior analysts by performing foundational financial analysis, data collection, and research to help generate investment recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Data collection and analysis : Gather and interpret financial data from various sources, such as regulatory filings, company reports, and news sources.
• Financial modeling : Help in building and maintaining detailed financial models to forecast company performance, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and valuation metrics.
• Industry and market research : Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic factors that affect companies within the assigned sector.
• Report writing : Draft sections of comprehensive research reports that summarize findings and support the investment thesis.
• Administrative tasks : Support senior analysts with daily tasks, such as morning news report, end of day market wrap report, creating charts, updating databases, and responding to ad-hoc requests.
• Communication support : Assist with presentations and internal communications for the sales, trading, and portfolio management teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education : A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field is typically required.
• 1-2 years of experience
• Technical skills :
• Financial modeling : Strong proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
• Financial software : Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal,Refinitiv , or other financial databases is highly valued.
• Microsoft Excel : Advanced Excel skills for building and maintaining financial models.
• Microsoft PowerPoint : Advanced PowerPoint skills for building presentations.
• Analytical skills : Critical thinking and strong attention to detail are crucial for dissecting complex financial information and ensuring accuracy.
• Communication skills : Excellent written and verbal communication to clearly and concisely articulate complex financial concepts to both internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of compliance and risk management activities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

How to Apply:

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The Data & Research Analyst is expected to develop and maintain data models that support informed, strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will proactively identify opportunities to streamline and enhance both internal and external reporting processes. A solid grasp of regulatory and reporting requirements is essential, along with proven experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis. An in-depth understanding of key performance indicators and their impact on event and business performance is critical to success in this role. The role requires a strong understanding of, and the ability to effectively coordinate across, all DP World Group divisions—including Ports and Terminals, Maritime Services, Logistics, and Digital Technology—to support event logistics initiatives

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide analytical support and insights across Event Logistics operations, sales and marketing functions
• Monitor and communicate KPIs, collaborating with relevant teams to drive continuous improvement
• Generate daily and monthly reports, including operational summaries, sales dashboards, yield performance, and event-specific logistics reports
• Develop and maintain efficient reporting systems to deliver timely, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making in event planning and execution
• Apply project management principles to support operational improvements, enhance logistical efficiency, and identify opportunities for cost savings within event delivery
• Actively contribute to business and logistics meetings, offering insights and data-driven recommendations to enhance event performance
• Present ad hoc reports as and when required

Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behavioursin harmony withDP World’s Founder’s Principles, valuesand culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies

Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

7 to 8 years of experience in Data Engineering / Data Science / Data Analysis

A Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in IT / Computer Science or related field

Programming languages : Well-versed and proven experience with programming languages like Python, SQL, Spark.

Statistics & Mathematics : Strong understanding of probability, statistical tests, and hypothesis testing.

Databases : Strong understanding of Delta/Data Lake or SQL Database

Cloud / Platform – Experience on Azure Cloud and Databricks is must.

Required Skills – Experience on Web Scraping, Rest APIs, LLMs, RAG applications and Agent Framework

Data visualization : Experienced with visualization tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau, Power BI, or Plotly.

Proven experience in eliciting requirements and governing the project lifecycle

Experience in analysing data to draw business-relevant conclusions and in data visualization techniques and tools

Basic knowledge in generating process documentation

Strong written and verbal communication

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

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Overview

Role: Market Research Executive (UAE Nationals only)

Location - Dubai

Salary - AED 23,000 plus Benefits

Candidate to have prior experience and exposure to quantitative research methods and data analysis

Responsibilities

Job Description: Responsibilities:Effectively delegate.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bacheloru2019s degree in Market Research or any relevant degree
• Certifications specific to qualitative or quantitative research principles would be preferred

Experience:

• Minimum three yearsu2019 work experience in a similar role (e.g. as a market research or insights analyst, customer analytics specialist, etc.) within medium to large service organizations.
• Prior professional experience and exposure to quantitative research methods and data analysis is a mandatory requirement.
• Experience in a market research agency or consultancy will be considered an advantage.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of research methodology, developing research questionnaires, and customer data management is preferred.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with organisation, tabulation, and graphical representation.
• Experience in preparation of PowerPoint slide decks (e.g. market research reports or similar business reporting)
• Designation : Market Research Executive
• Category : Human Resources
• Job type : Full time
• Skill Required : Advanced Excel, PowerPoint

Senior Project Manager - Live Events/Conferences/Exhibitions

• Dubai
• 1 Yr. to 5 Yrs.
• SAR 40,000 - 6000 per month

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