Product Owner SME for digital lending area

UniCredit in Poland belongs to one of the largest financial groups in Europe serving over 15 million Clients including one million businesses. We are building a new banking model that combines the speed and appeal of a fintech with the strength and stability of a universal bank. We draw on 150 years of experience and the unique expertise of our teams acting as the Groups pan-European innovation hub.

We are creating ultra-fast and transparent banking with an all-in-one application and new opportunities for all Clients - individual business and corporate. We provide full omnichannel service thanks to a network of flagship branches in key Polish cities and our Support Center.

Our greatest value is our People - a Team of creative experts who thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment. We focus on collaboration engagement and achieving ambitious goals.

• Shape and drive our SME segment product roadmap aligning with strategic objectives
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and customers representing their needs and requirements to the development team.
• Define and prioritise the product backlog based on business value and customer needs working closely with the development team to ensure alignment with technical feasibility and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure that requirements are clear and well-understood and that user stories are effectively broken down and estimated.
• Define and communicate product vision strategy and goals to stakeholders and the development team
• Regularly review progress and adjust priorities based on feedback performance and changing business needs
• Actively seek out and incorporate feedback from stakeholders and customers to improve the product continuously
• Act as the final decision-maker on product features and priorities balancing business goals customer needs and technical feasibility
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices related to the product domain and make recommendations for improvements and new features
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between stakeholders the development team and other cross-functional teams involved in the product development
• Participate in product-related meetings such as stand-ups sprint reviews and retrospectives
• Ensure proper Software Development Life Cycle

• 5 years in fintech or digital banking blending financial commercial and technical expertise
• Expertise and demonstrable experience in the SME segment particularly within the credits and lending domain
• Analytical skills for market dynamics and quick learning ability for evolving regulations
• Strategic planning skills aligning decisions with long-term organisational goals
• Demonstrated experience in managing product backlogs and prioritising user stories
• Familiarity with JIRA for managing product backlogs
• Knowledge of the product domain and industry trends including relevant technologies and customer needs
• Strong communication networking and information-gathering skills
• Stakeholder engagement team spirit and assertive diplomacy for effective collaboration
• High integrity adaptability and proactive mindset in handling multiple responsibilities
• Ability to efficiently communicate in both: Polish and English languages

Diverse teams really are the best teams. Research shows that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about working with us we encourage you to apply - even if youre not 100% sure. We are interested in getting to know you and learning about what you bring to the table.

Please note that we may close a job posting early if we receive a large number of exceptional applications.

Good luck!