NextGen Product Owner

Ormit Talent Belgium; Belgique; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year fast-track traineeship

Job summary

BNP Paribas Fortis in Belgium offers a paid, two-year fast-track traineeship to become a Product Owner. You will work in a development team and learn to turn strategy into working banking tools, while coaching and mentoring you throughout the journey.

You’ll connect business needs with IT, set direction, balance priorities, and deliver measurable impact across squads and stakeholders. Growth into leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (C1) and either French or Dutch (C2).
• Bachelor or Master’s degree; potential over titles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Bridge business needs and IT possibilities from insight to execution.
• Define KPIs, guide delivery, and manage product direction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple squads and teams.
• Grow into leadership roles such as product owner over time.

Skills

English proficiency

French or Dutch

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Do you get energy from turning ideas into real solutions? From figuring out why a product , service or app makes a difference, and not just how it works? Good. Because that’s exactly what a Product Owner does. And in this paid, two-year fast-track traineeship, you’ll become one. At BNP Paribas Fortis nonetheless, Belgium’s number one bank.

Always thought of yourself as the CEO type? Here’s your chance. Because this isn’t just another traineeship for young professionals. It’s your shortcut to shaping the evolution of key products in one of Europe’s biggest banks. All while being trained and coached by us ( Ormit Talent). So, if you’re looking for a job with impact, ownership, responsibility and personal growth opportunities, you just found it.

What you’ll do

Whether it’s a new type of bank account, a smart investment app or an internal tool for signing documents, as a Product Owner you’re in full control of your project. From start to finish. From insight to execution. You’re the bridge between business needs and IT possibilities. Between people and tech. And you turn strategy slides into real, working next-gen banking tools, platforms and features that make life easier. For customers on the outside and teams on the inside.

So what does that look like day-to-day?

First and foremost : you connect the dots . Business dots. IT dots. Strategy dots. And you keep them aligned. At all times.

You set the direction , choose the route and decide what’s worth building. You say no when needed, and explain why with confidence.

You work with real stakeholders. And plenty of them. Business leads, risk experts, designers, IT teams… they all count on you to make smart calls, balance priorities and keep everyone moving in the same direction.

The ac tu al building? That’s in good ha nds . You’ll be part of a development team that incl udes developers, analysts and other experts. While you keep the backlog healthy, guide delivery and make sure the te am ha s all the product direction required to release as planned.

And last bu t not least , you never stop improving. You set and track KPIs , learn from every launch and keep products – and yourself – evolving.

Pretty simple. By jumping in head-first.Don’tworry though,we’llcoach and mentor you every step of the way.It’sa setprocess,actually.Overthe course of two years, you follow a three-step journey and evolve from a curious professional into a confident product owner.

Start in an agile team

You dive deep. Learn how banking work s , wi th a strong focus on transformation . You join a squad from day one and get hands- on ex perience inside the team. Think of roles like business analyst or product expert .

Gain expertise and broaden your impact

You tackle challenges that span multiple squads and teams within BNP Paribas Fortis. You’ll learn the ins and outs of the bank, how digital products get shaped and gain a broader understanding of the industry and the bank itself .

Now it’s your show. This is where you truly learn the Product Owner role. But you won’t have to fly solo. An exp erienced Pr oduct Owner supports you as you grow into it. Together, you manage a product or domain, define KPIs, and lead your squad to deliver measurable impact.

The pace on the other hand? That’s totally up to you. If you’re new to banking , we give you time to master the basi cs . Already had a firs t exp erience as a Busine ss analyst , Consultant or a similar job? Great. Let’s make that career switch happen . So yes, your fellow trainees might follow a slightly different path, but the outcome remains the same. You. Confident. Skilled. Ready to be a product owner who makes things happen .

Understanding the details

This paid traineeship gets you to Product Owner, that’s the goal. But your career won’t end there. Over time, you can grow into other leadership roles within the bank . Think Cluster Product Owner, Chapter Lead, Tribe Owner or beyond.

Big stage, priceless network

A fast lane to a key role

Normally it takes years – eight, give or take – to reach this level of responsibility. Commit to this paid traineeship and you’ll get there in two.

Impact. And lots of it

BNP Paribas Fortis is a bank that serves millions of customers and employs thousands of people. And your product just might change how they bank, work or collaborate.

What you bring to the table

You’re fluent in English (C1) and in either French or Dutch (C2).

They call you the stakeholder whisperer.

You know how to listen, align and keep everyone on the same page. Even when the room gets loud.

You’re sharp, analytical and just stubborn enough to push through when things get hard.

But you communicate in such a clear and confident way that people can’t help but follow your lead.

You’re a strategic thinker

who also gets things done.

You have a Bachelor or Master’s degree.

In what, you ask? Doesn’t matter. We hire for potential, not titles.

You’ve dipped your toes in the business world already.

Somewhere between a strong internship and three years of experience sounds just right . As a business analyst, project manager or consultant perhaps . What matters is that you’ve seen how organisations tick.

You’re fluent in English (C1) and in either French or Dutch (C2).

You’ll work with many different stakeholders, so switching languages should feel natural.

They call you the stakeholder whisperer.

You know how to listen, align and keep everyone on the same page. Even when the room gets loud.

You’re sharp, analytical and just stubborn enough to push through when things get hard.

But you communicate in such a clear and confident way that people can’t help but follow your lead.

You’re a strategic thinker

who also gets things done.

This isn’tyour dream job…

If talking to people drains you rather than fuels you. This role comes with meetings. Lots of meetings.

Ifyou’reonly into business or only into tech. A Product Owner lives where those two meet.

If robust processes and though decision cycles drive you crazy. Change doesn’t happen overnight in a bank this size, you see. But the key is to keep things moving and stay focused until it does.

About BNP Paribas Fortis

Banking is chang in g fast . An d BNP P aribas is chan ging with i t. As Be lgium’s number one bank – and committed to staying so – it’s evolving into a digital and remote bank that serves the needs of the future. At the heart of that shift is the Transformation Office . It’s the hub that drives change across the bank , both digitally and organisationally . It helps teams from other departments rethink how they work, simplifying processes, modernising tools and creating smoother experiences for customers and colleagues. It’s a visible, high-impact environment where data, systems and client needs come together, where transformation takes shape. And that’s where you’ll work.

Ready to fast-track your career as BNP Paribas Fortis’ next decision maker?