Senior Product Owner

The Product Owner is responsible for defining and managing the product backlog for AI powered and digital fintech solutions, ensuring the development team delivers products that maximize value for users and stakeholders in a regulated FinTech domain. This role acts as the voice of the customer and collaborates closely with the development team and stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.

The difference you will make:

• Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog based on user and business value.
• Refine user stories and acceptance criteria in collaboration with the development team.
• Gather and analyze requirements from fintech and banking stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable product backlog items.
• Participate actively in sprint planning and review meetings.
• Provide timely clarification and guidance to the development and testing team during sprints ensuring continuous progress and removing ambiguity.
• Partner with testing teams in test planning and defect triage to maintain quality standards.
• Ensure stories meet functional, security, and regulatory compliance mandates.
• Communicate product updates and progress to stakeholders.

Requirements:
What you will bring to the role

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a related role within a technology-driven environment.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum) is essential.
• Experience with AI/ML products or fintech/banking domain strongly preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Solid understanding of software development & testing processes.
• Familiarity with user-centered design principles.
• Experience with agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) for backlog management.
• Basic knowledge of AI/ML product development cycles.
• Awareness of security requirements and regulatory compliance mandates in financial services.

Soft Skills:

• Strong ownership and accountability for assigned work.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective time management and task prioritization.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams within and across functions.
• Ability to actively listen to customers and accurately understand their needs, expectations, and challenges.
• Adaptability and learning agility in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Receptiveness to feedback and continuous improvement mindset.

Finaira is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.