Product Manager

Aalaan is the Middle East’s first AI-powered spend management platform, built to help businesses save time and money. Our all-in-one solution combines smart corporate cards, real-time expense tracking, AI-powered automation, seamless accounting integrations, and deep financial insights- designed to simplify finance operations and maximize control over company spend.

Founded in 2022, Alaan is already the trusted partner of over 2,000 leading businesses across the UAE and KSA, including G42, Careem, McDonald’s, Tabby, Al Barari, Rove Hotels, Rivoli, and CarSwitch. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million with Alaan.

In just three years, Alaan has become the #1 expense management platform in the Middle East- and we’ve done it while becoming profitable.

Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups- Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.

We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.

About the role We’re looking for a

Product Manager

fluent in Arabic and passionate about shaping the future of payments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You’ll own the product strategy and execution for our payment network integrations - working at the intersection of user experience, regulatory alignment, and infrastructure reliability.

This is a critical role as we expand across KSA. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, design, operations, and compliance to deliver seamless payment experiences - built for scale, speed, and trust.

What you’ll do

Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for payment systems and our integration partners from ideation to launch and ongoing iteration.

Work closely with engineers and architects to help our customers integrate with their native accounting and HT management solutions and our banking partners.

Analyze transaction-level data using SQL to identify anomalies, fraud patterns, or user pain points.

Lead customer discovery and usability testing, especially for Arabic-speaking users and regional partners.

Ensure alignment with payment schemes, regulatory frameworks, and compliance needs in KSA.Stay current on trends in regional payment protocols, infrastructure APIs, and relevant technologies.

What we are looking for

Must-haves

Fluent in Arabic, proficient in English

Based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh

Prior experience as a Product Manager in fintech, banking, or payments

Strong knowledge of payment networks and transaction processing.

Proficient in SQL - able to independently run analyses and troubleshoot edge cases

Experience conducting UX research, customer interviews, and interpreting signals into product decisions

Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice-to-haves

Background in B2B financial products or corporate payment systems

Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards in the KSA or MENA region

Technical fluency - especially around payment APIs, backend systems, or transaction infrastructure

What's in it for you

Contribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up

Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability

Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance

Participate in exciting offsite events

Competitive salary and equity

Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more

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