Product Analyst I

PennyMac • Cary, NC

59d • $65,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Analyst I, you will join the Product Management team and learn to support the delivery of technology solutions that enhance the mortgage loan process. This entry-level role focuses on participating in team activities, gathering basic requirements, documenting user stories under guidance, and executing assigned tasks within an Agile framework.

Requirements

• 4 Year college degree (Bachelor) or equivalent work experience
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (including internships or coursework related to business analysis, product management, or Agile methodologies)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly proficient in the G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc)
• Must be a team player with a strong desire to learn and contribute, with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Proven track record at delivering timely and accurate information in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and mathematical skills, using sound judgment
• Strong business acumen and ability to interface with executive management

Nice To Haves

• Data analysis experience a plus
• Eagerness to learn data analysis and BI Tools (experience is a plus)
• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM, JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools is a plus
• Financial Services and, if possible, mortgage industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in organizational analysis to identify current capabilities and identify opportunities for improvement
• Gathers business requirements that effect technology systems, and engage with technology partners to develop solution through technology change process
• Writes and communicates requirements and user stories following standardized Agile framework
• Works effectively inside a Scrum or Kanban team
• Document acceptance criteria for user stories with guidance
• Collaborates with Tech Leads and UAT to define when user stories are done
• Manages stakeholders and teams of people across functional areas to implement a project
• Coordinates risk assessment and uses risk assessment output to help mitigate risks to project
• Participates in backlog grooming sessions for ongoing roadmap planning
• Execute on test script developed in design and implementation phases
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
• Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization's desired culture and values

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
• Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
• Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
• Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees