Product Owner / Business Analyst

• Requirements Gathering and Analysis+, Analytical Thinking, SAFe Agile methodologies
• Experience in financial services industries.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards in financial services

Will be responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring successful delivery of projects. This role requires excellent analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage product backlogs and requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including business users, customers, and development teams, to gather and define business requirements.
- Define and articulate the product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
- Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that it is visible, transparent, and clear to all stakeholders.
- Write detailed user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring that they are well-understood by the development team.
- Participate in sprint planning meetings, ensuring that the development team understands the requirements and has a clear plan for the upcoming sprint.
- Act as the primary point of contact between stakeholders and the development team, providing regular updates on progress and addressing any issues or concerns.
- Work closely with the development team to ensure that the product is being developed according to the defined requirements and meets the acceptance criteria.
- Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring that the final product meets the needs of the business and customers.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product improvement and innovation.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation, including business requirements, user stories, and process flows.
- Minimum of 6+ years of experience in a Product Owner or Business Analyst role.
- Proven experience in managing product backlogs and writing user stories.
- Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, SAFe Agile methodologies.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile frameworks.
- Proficiency in using product management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello).
- Basic understanding of SQL and data analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Certifications: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) is a plus.
- Experience in financial services industries.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards in financial services