Senior Lead-Product Owner- Trade

Idfc First Bank Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IDFC FIRST Bank is seeking a Senior Lead – Product Owner for Trade Finance in Mumbai. This role involves leading the development and enhancement of product journeys in Trade Finance, focusing on customer-centric innovation and digital transformation. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in product management with a strong background in Trade Finance and Transaction Banking. Responsibilities include driving product vision, managing product backlog, and collaborating with UI/UX teams to ensure seamless digital journeys.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in product management, preferably in Trade Finance and Transaction Banking.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision for Trade Finance and Cash Management.
• Manage and prioritize product backlog across financial year.
• Drive end-to-end lifecycle for LC/BG/Remittance flows.

Skills

Product management

Trade Finance knowledge

Digital transformation

API integrations

UI/UX collaboration

Education

Graduation: Any graduate

Post-graduation: Any post graduate

Job description

Job Requirements

Role/ Job Title: Senior Lead – Product Owner- Trade Finance

Function/ Department: Wholesale Banking

Job Purpose

The job purpose is to lead the development and enhancement of Trade Finance product journeys (Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, and Remittances) along with Cash Management solutions (Payments, Collections, Liquidity, Channels). This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation, customer‑centric innovation, and ecosystem partnerships.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define product vision for Trade Finance and Cash Management, ensuring seamless digital journeys for LC/BG/Remittance processing.
• Research best practices and emerging technologies to deliver superior customer experiences.
• Manage and prioritize product backlog across financial year with measurable value delivery.
• Drive end-to-end lifecycle for LC/BG/Remittance flows, including onboarding, transaction processing, and post‑transaction services.
• Collaborate with UI/UX teams for intuitive and accessible interfaces.
• Enable FinTech integrations and API‑based solutions for corporates.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk frameworks for trade finance products.

Educational Qualification

• Graduation: Any graduate
• Post‑graduation: Any post graduate

Experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in product management, preferably in Trade Finance and Transaction Banking.