Senior Product Owner

Qode • Columbia, SC

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Product Owner will drive product strategy, roadmap execution, and delivery for technology initiatives within the financial services ecosystem. This role is ideal for a seasoned product leader with experience supporting product development in financial technology, banking, payments, trading, lending, wealth/asset management, or other financial domains. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance customer and advisor experiences, and support the organization’s digital transformation goals.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of product management or product ownership experience.
• Strong background in financial technology, including any of the following areas: Banking or digital banking, Payments or money movement, Trading or investment operations, Lending or credit systems, Financial data platforms or integrations
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-influencing skills.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable product requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with financial workflows, customer lifecycle, or operational processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting financial products.
• Certifications such as CSPO, PSPO, or similar.
• Experience with API-driven platforms, data integrations, or cloud-based financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, roadmap, and long-term direction aligned with business objectives.
• Manage, refine, and prioritize the product backlog to ensure delivery of high-value features.
• Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Partner with business, technology, operations, and compliance teams to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Translate business needs into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements.
• Support initiatives across any financial domain such as payments, trading, lending, digital banking, risk, compliance, or investment operations.
• Ensure timely delivery of product increments and remove impediments in partnership with engineering.
• Use KPIs, analytics, and customer insights to guide prioritization and continuous improvement.
• Ensure product solutions adhere to industry regulations and security standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed