Product Owner - Johannesburg - Business Capital Group

    Business Capital Group
    Business Capital Group Johannesburg

    6 days ago

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    Description

    Job Title:

    Product Owner

    About Us:

    We are Business Capital Group, a leading financial institution in the banking sector.

    Job Summary:

    We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Product Owner to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of banking products and services, alongside proven experience in product development and lifecycle management.

    Main Responsibilities:

    1. Product Strategy and Vision:

      • Develop and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business goals and market trends.
      • Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of banking products, from ideation to launch and iteration.
      • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer needs.

    2. Stakeholder Collaboration:

      • Work closely with business stakeholders, including sales, marketing, operations, and compliance teams, to gather requirements and ensure product alignment with customer expectations.
      • Translate business needs into clear and actionable user stories and functional requirements for the development teams.
      • Prioritize features and improvements based on business value, customer feedback, and market opportunities.

    3. Backlog Management:

      • Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it is well-defined, prioritized, and actionable.
      • Continuously refine and prioritize the backlog based on changing business priorities and customer feedback.
      • Work with Scrum Masters and development teams to ensure efficient sprint planning and execution.

    4. Delivery and Execution:

      • Collaborate with engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure timely and high-quality product releases.
      • Define acceptance criteria, track progress, and remove any blockers that may impact product delivery.
      • Continuously monitor and evaluate product performance post-launch, and identify areas for improvement.

    5. Market and Customer Insights:

      • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer interviews to identify emerging trends and unmet needs in the banking industry.
      • Use data and analytics to drive product decisions and measure product success (e.g., customer adoption, revenue, satisfaction).

    6. Compliance and Risk Management:

      • Ensure product development complies with all regulatory requirements and banking standards.
      • Work closely with legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure all products adhere to regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, PSD2, and others.

    7. Cross-Functional Leadership:

      • Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related questions within the organization.
      • Mentor and guide junior product team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

    Qualifications:

    1. Education:

      • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

    2. Experience:

      • Minimum 5-10 years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role within the banking or financial services industry.
      • Proven experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and backlog management tools (Jira, Trello, etc.).
      • Strong understanding of banking products, digital banking, and fintech trends (e.g., online banking, mobile apps, payments, lending, etc.).
      • Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, compliance, etc.) to deliver product solutions.

    3. Skills:

      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
      • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex requirements into clear and actionable plans.
      • Knowledge of banking regulations and industry standards (e.g., PSD2, GDPR, Anti-money laundering regulations).
      • Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
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