Role Overview:
The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product by defining and prioritizing the product backlog. This role requires a deep understanding of the banking industry, customer needs, and market trends. The Product Owner will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a diverse & cross-functional team from project inception to scoping, design, concept testing and delivery of new product requirements on behalf of the digital bank.
- To define the user stories and create and manage product backlog value based prioritisation.
- Define the product vision and roadmap and determine how this will be measured based on the broader digital bank strategy and set the direction for the development team and stakeholders.
- Define and manage the product backlog to facilitate the delivery of the vision and roadmap.
- Apply customer centric design methodologies to review product development and digital customer journeys, ensuring ideas are based on customer needs and pain points.
- To collaborate with Product experts (SMEs), UI/UX designers, QAs, cross-functional teams, tech developers, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver project delivery.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional and cross-departmental communication and coordination to ensure product quality and progress, alongside completion of product related goals.
- Drive product competition analysis and market research to ensure the product maintains its unique value proposition and competitive advantage.
- Ensure that all business requirements (e.g. regulatory requirements, processes, risks, controls, etc.) are considered, and to manage and release the module/menu/functionalities of the product per the quality standards and expectations.
- Research and stay up to date with product developments and low market trends.
Job Requirements:
- Possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or any relevant field.
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in product management or related field, preferably in banking or fintech.
- Proven track record of successful product launches.
- Strong understanding of the banking industry and regulatory environment in Malaysia.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies, and preferably with certifications in product management or Agile methodologies.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting.
