Agile Product Owner – Banking / Financial Services

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Agile Product Owner with strong Banking and Financial Services domain expertise, preferably with exposure to Investment Management or Capital Markets. The ideal candidate will act as the voice of the business, partner closely with Agile teams, and drive delivery of high-impact business capabilities.

Required Experience:
• 8+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or related role
• Strong Banking/Financial Services domain experience (Retail Banking, Consumer Banking, Capital Markets, or Investment Management)
• Hands-on experience working in Agile/SAFe Agile environments
• Experience managing product backlogs, user stories, and sprint planning
• Strong knowledge of Jira and Agile delivery methodologies
• Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria
• Experience with UAT, validation, and business rule configuration

Preferred Domain Expertise:
• AML (Anti-Money Laundering)
• Fraud Detection & Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Transaction Processing (ACH, Wires, Deposits, Cards, Money Transfers)
• Data Mapping, Data Analysis, and Reporting

Key Responsibilities:
• Own and prioritize the product backlog aligned with business goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision, roadmap, and priorities
• Translate business requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
• Partner with Scrum Masters, Developers, QA, and Architects to deliver high-quality solutions
• Support backlog refinement, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies
• Drive AML/Fraud-related enhancements and compliance initiatives
• Conduct impact analysis, data validation, and business process reviews
• Communicate effectively with business, compliance, operations, and technology stakeholders

Required Skills:
• Product Ownership
• Agile / SAFe Agile
• Banking & Financial Services
• Business Analysis
• Jira
• User Story Creation
• Backlog Management
• UAT & Validation
• AML / Fraud (Preferred)
• Capital Markets or Investment Management (Preferred)