Job Title: Product Owner Banking Domain
Location: Columbia SC Hybrid Must (Local Candidates)
Type: 6 Months Contract
Job Description:
We are looking for a Product Owner with strong experience in the banking and financial services domain to drive product development and delivery for high-impact digital and data-driven initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and banking stakeholders to deliver valuable solutions aligned with business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Define and prioritize the product backlog ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Translate business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate with development teams to deliver features on time and within scope.
- Lead sprint planning reviews and backlog grooming sessions.
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal audit standards.
- Track product performance and make data-driven decisions to refine strategy.
- Act as a subject matter expert in banking processes and digital transformation.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5 years of experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in the banking/financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of banking operations digital banking or core banking platforms.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
- Excellent skills in gathering requirements writing user stories and managing backlogs.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Information Systems or related field.
Preferred:
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification.
- Experience in regulatory/compliance projects digital product modernization or banking APIs.