Agile Product Owner

Seeking an experienced Agile Product Owner with strong expertise in the Banking and Financial Services domain, ideally with exposure to AML, Fraud, Investment management / Capital Markets. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in Agile/SAFe Agile environments, serves as the voice of the business, and partners closely with cross functional Agile teams to deliver high impact features and capabilities.

Product Ownership & Business Analysis

• Serve as the Product Owner for Banking / Investment / Capital market initiatives, owning the product backlog and ensuring clarity, prioritization, and alignment with business objectives.
• Translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for the Agile teams.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define product vision, roadmap, and feature prioritization.
• Act as SME for Banking processes, regulatory changes, and customer-impacting requirements.
• Agile Delivery & Execution
• Work closely with Scrum Masters, Developers, QA engineers, and Architects to drive high-quality feature delivery.
• Facilitate backlog refinement, sprint planning, and support Agile ceremonies as needed.
• Ensure timely implementation of features and drive continuous improvement across product teams.
• Provide direction on business rule configuration, validation, and end-to-end testing.
• AML, Fraud, & Data Expertise
• Apply knowledge of AML concepts, risk typologies, regulatory expectations, and detection workflows.
• Support AML solution development, enhancement, and compliance-driven changes.
• Understand transaction flows (ACH, Wires, money transfers, Deposits, Cards, etc.) and their relevance to fraud/AML systems.
• Conduct data mapping, ruleset development, impact assessments, and validation checks.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting, and data quality reviews to support decision-making.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Partner directly with business teams, compliance, operations, and technology stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively and confidently with senior leaders and cross functional partners.
• Present insights, recommendations, and progress updates clearly and professionally.
• 8+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Business Analysis, or related roles.
• Strong domain knowledge in Banking/Financial Services, preferably retail / consumer banking or Capital Markets
• Hands on experience working as a Product Owner in Agile or SAFe Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of business processes, regulatory requirements, and operational workflows.
• Experience with Jira, backlog management, and agile delivery practices.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and document business requirements with clarity and precision.
• Experience with business rule configuration, UAT, and validation activities.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive.
• Ability to lead complex initiatives and deliver creative, business focused solutions.