Product Owner – Key, Certificate & Secret Management Squad

Creativeskills; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BNP Paribas Fortis is seeking a Product Owner for Key, Certificate and Secret Management (KCSM) to define and steer the cryptographic services roadmap. You will work with a cross-functional squad to ensure secure management of certificates, keys and secrets across the bank’s applications.

You will collaborate with cybersecurity, IT and business stakeholders to align services with evolving regulatory requirements and bank needs, while driving strategic initiatives and ensuring delivery in an

Qualifications

• IT grounding in security, infrastructure, or applications with ability to connect technical details to business objectives.
• Strategic mindset with track record in defining domain strategies balancing innovation and pragmatism.
• Regulatory & compliance knowledge (GDPR, PSD2, EBA guidelines) and translating to operational practices.
• Risk management: identifying, assessing and managing risks in complex environments balancing innovation and stability.
• Fluent English; French and Dutch proficiency to collaborate across teams.

Responsabilités

• Define and steer the roadmap for KCSM cryptographic services.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, IT and business stakeholders to align services with needs.
• Lead a dedicated squad, securing budget and resources for execution.
• Turn strategy into actionable backlogs and ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and security standards.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

IT security

English proficiency

Outils

ServiceNow

PM tools

Description du poste

Want to contribute to the security of one of Belgium's largest banks?

As Product Owner (PO) for Key, Certificate and Secret Management (KCSM),will define and steer the roadmap of our cryptographic services. . Your mission:

Together with your squad and stakeholders, you will ensure that the bank's applications can securely manage certificates, cryptographic keys and secrets.

You will work closely with cybersecurity, IT and business stakeholders to ensure that our cryptographic services continue to meet the bank's needs.

In this role, you will help the bank maintain a reliable and compliant trust infrastructure while continuously adapting to new technologies, regulations and security challenges.

This position offers the opportunity to lead an experienced squad and contribute to security services that are used throughout BNP Paribas Fortis.

AND IN DETAIL

As thePO for KCSM, you’ll be thestrategic animatorof our cryptography domain—balancing technical foresight, business alignment, and team empowerment. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

Tech Radar & Future-Proofing: Monitor developments in cryptography and cybersecurity and assess their potential impact on the bank. You don't need to be the deepest technical expert, but you should be able to identify trends, understand their relevance, and translate them into priorities for the squad.Business & IT Synergy: Understand the bank’s evolving needs from digital transformation to regulatory shifts andensure that the squad’s services continue to deliver propositionaccordingly. You’ll be thevoice of KCSM, aligning our work with the bank’s strategic priorities and the dynamic financial sector.Roadmap & Budget Ownership:Define short-, mid-, and long-term objectives for the squad, then present and defend them to stakeholders (Business, IT Management, CISO). You’ll secure the resources needed to execute budget, tools, and buy-in while keeping risks in check.Team & Competence Evolution:Partner with Chapter Leads to shape the squad’s skills matrix: sizing, training, and talent growth.Anticipate changes and ensure we’re alwaysequipped to deliver.Agile Execution:Turn strategy into action via Quarterly Agile Planning (QAP). Break down objectives into user stories, prioritize with the squad, and refine backlogs all while collaborating closely with the Scrum Master to keep delivery smooth and adaptive.Risk-Aware Leadership:Ensure risks are identified, assessed and addressed in a timely manner.This includes security risks, operational challenges and regulatory requirements.

YOUR TALENTS AND COMPETENCES

You’re astrategic thinkerwith the ability for turning complexity into clarity and translate it into clear priorities and actionable decisions. Here’s what will set you up for success:

IT Solid grounding in IT (security, infrastructure, or applications) with the ability to connect technical details to business objectives.Strategic Mindset: Proven track record in defining and driving domain-specific strategies, balancing innovation with pragmatism.Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge : Comfort navigating compliance landscapes (e.g., GDPR, PSD2, EBA guidelines) and translating them into operational practices.Risk Management:Identifying, assessing and managing risks in complex environments while balancing innovation, operational stability and regulatory requirementsLanguages: Fluent in English (our working language); sufficient proficiency French and Dutch to collaborate across teams.Toolkit: Technology & Tooling: Familiarity with the setup, maintenance and operational use of in-house developed solutions, complemented by experience with enterprise tools such as ServiceNow and project management platforms is a plus.

Why you’ll love this role:

Impact: The opportunity to work on critical security services used across the bank.Innovation: The possibility to shape the future of cryptographic services within BNP Paribas FortisCollaboration: Lead adedicated, skilled squadin an agile environment where your ideas drive change.Growth: Developstrategic, technical, and leadership skillsin a domain that’s only growing in importance.Cross-functional exposure:A role that combines technology, cybersecurity and stakeholder management.

Ready to build trust in the digital age?Join us and let’s secure the future, together.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Sustainability and impact

We strongly believe in the positive impact that the financial sector can have on the world. BNPParibasFortis offers sustainable and responsible investment products and solutions and encourages social entrepreneurship. Together with our customers, we are working towards a better future every day.

DEVELOPMENT & CAREER PERSPECTIVES

We offer a wide range oftraining courses, workshops and webinarsto choose from depending on your availability, interests and goals.

GOOD PLACE TO WORK

In addition to your remuneration and benefits (meal vouchers, insurance, holidays), we offer flexible salary options, allowing you to convert part of your salary into personalised benefits (phone use, IT equipment, transport, etc.).

OUR ENGAGEMENT

At BNP Paribas Fortis, we want to attract and retain all talent, whatever their gender, age, background or sexual orientation, and irrespective of whether they are living with a disability, as every person has their own experiences and their own identity. All of our full-time vacancies are also open to candidates wishing to work on an 80% or 90% full-time equivalent basis.

If the function is categorized as a banking services provider function (cf. Law of 22 April 2019 establishing an oath and a disciplinary regime for the banking sector), you will also need to provide us with a 'certificate of absence of professional ban' from the FSMA confirming that you are not professionally disqualified.

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