Senior Product Owner

This job is with Finastra, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Who are we?

What will you contribute?

Product Owner

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy in alignment with business goals.
• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is visible, transparent, and prioritized.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with Scrum Masters, Developers, Designers, and QA to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and review meetings.
• Make informed decisions on trade-offs between scope, time, and resources.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback to iterate and improve features.
• Ensure alignment between product development and customer needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for product-related queries and decisions.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• 3+ years of Financial Industry experience.
• Requires 6 to 9 years of overall professional experience.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with product lifecycle management and backlog tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on user experience and business value.
• Possess strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently, apply judgment, maintain stable performance under stress and flexibility in an evolving work environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  

Benefits

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.
• Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*
• ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
• DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.
• Specific benefits may vary by location.