AI Product Manager/ Product Owner

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross‑jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard‑working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry‑changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you.AI Product Manager / Product OwnerUAEJob DescriptionWe are seeking a high‑impact AI Product Owner to drive the rapid development, commercialization, and scaling of our flagship AI product, Nova. This role sits directly under the Head of AI Innovation and is critical to shaping our AI product strategy and execution. The primary focus is to build Nova into a commercially viable product to achieve early wins, then strategically expand it into a product suite, and ultimately evolve it into a full AI platform and marketplace.This role blends deep AI technical understanding with product leadership, requiring strong collaboration across AI engineering, data teams, and business stakeholders in the financial services sector.Job SpecificationLead the development of Nova from concept to commercial launch within a short timeline.Develop a phased roadmap:Product suiteAI platformAI marketplaceDrive strategic planning, product vision, and prioritization aligned with AI innovation goals.Identify financial services use cases and evaluate business workflows for AI‑enabled transformation.Technical Leadership & CollaborationWork hands‑on with AI & Data Technology teams on:ML and data pipelinesModel deployment and evaluationAct as the technical‑product bridge, translating business requirements into AI‑ready specifications.Ensure robust AI development practices, including scalability, performance, reliability, and compliance.AI Product Development Lifecycle OwnershipLead end‑to‑end AI product development, including discovery, prototyping, validation, delivery, and iteration.Apply strong knowledge of the AI product development lifecycle, including LLM integration, model refinement, and prompt workflows.Maintain a disciplined, timeline‑driven execution style while building the agility required in fast‑moving AI landscapes.Champion adaptive design approaches to accommodate rapid AI technology evolution.Business & Stakeholder EngagementPartner closely with financial services business stakeholders to understand:Opportunity sizingCompliance and operational requirementsBuild business cases and user stories grounded in measurable outcomes.Serve as the internal advocate for Nova’s commercialization and expansion.Preferred Technical CompetencyAbility to participate in or lead parts of the development using AI‑coding capabilities (e.g., rapid prototyping, prompt engineering, scripting, or model orchestration).Skills RequiredBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.3–7+ years of experience in software engineering, ML engineering, AI development, or related technical roles.3+ years of product ownership or product management experience (formal or blended).Strong understanding of AI tech stacks, ML pipelines, and modern AI engineering practices.Experience in financial services or fintech product development.Proven ability to manage fast‑paced delivery with structured discipline and tight timelines.Excellent communication, requirements gathering, and cross‑functional leadership skills.What You Will Get in ReturnA genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;Training and development opportunities.We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have four (4) days in office requirement.Additional InformationWe are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio‑economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.For