Open Banking Product Lead

Kiwibank; Auckland, Wellington; Remote; NZD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwibank seeks an Open Banking Product Lead to shape and deliver the bank's Open Banking strategy, proposition and ecosystem in New Zealand. You will own the roadmap, navigate a complex environment and prioritise opportunities that create real customer value.

You will coordinate across Product, Technology, Operations, Risk and Legal, build trusted partnerships with regulators and fintechs, and lead delivery of innovative, compliant and customer-centric banking experiences that support Kiwi

Qualifications

• Understanding of Open Banking, Consumer Data Rights, API ecosystems or digital financial services.
• Strong experience in product management, payments, banking, digital platforms or financial services.
• Proven ability to develop strategies, roadmaps and propositions in complex environments.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing partners and external relationships.
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and delivering outcomes through cross functional teams.
• Experienced in managing regulatory, risk and compliance obligations.

Responsibilities

• Own the Open Banking roadmap and ecosystem strategy.
• Identify opportunities and partnerships with regulators, fintechs and partners.
• Coordinate across Product, Technology, Operations, Risk, Legal and Compliance.
• Ensure Open Banking services deliver meaningful customer value while meeting regulatory requirements.

Skills

Open Banking

Consumer Data Rights

API ecosystems

Digital financial services

Product management

Payments

Banking

Platform strategy

Partner management

Stakeholder influence

Regulatory compliance

Job description

• Shape Kiwibank’s Open Banking strategy and future ecosystem
• Lead innovative partnerships that make Kiwi better off
• Manage the regulatory and compliance capabilities that enable Open Banking

Banking is changing, and Kiwibank is moving with it. Our Retail Product teams are shaping how we meet the evolving needs of Kiwi, creating smarter, more connected products and experiences that make banking easier and help our customers thrive into the future.

Kō tātou tēnei. Hei kawe i ngā mahi kia tutuki | This is us. Where making an impact matters.

As our Open Banking Product Lead, you will define, deliver and evolve Kiwibank’s Open Banking strategy, proposition and ecosystem. You will own the roadmap, navigate a complex and evolving environment, prioritise competing demands and focus delivery on the opportunities that create the greatest value. You will dentify new opportunities and partnerships, and ensure our Open Banking services create meaningful customer value while meeting our regulatory, operational and commercial requirements.

You will be the central point of coordination across Product, Technology, Operations, Risk, Legal and Compliance, while building trusted relationships with regulators, fintechs, industry participants and strategic partners. You will also support the ongoing management and evolution of our Open Banking products and services, working closely with third-party providers and partners to enable them to successfully use Open Banking capabilities. By championing innovation across payments, data sharing and ecosystem partnerships, you will help shape the future of banking and enable smarter financial experiences that make Kiwi better off.

Ko tātou tēnei. Kia hāpai i ō pūkenga | This is us. Where your expertise matters.

At Kiwibank, we will help you build on your strengths and develop new skills, but in the meantime, we would love to hear from you if you have some of the following skills and experience:

• Understanding of Open Banking, Consumer Data Rights, API ecosystems or digital financial services
• Strong experience in product management, payments, banking, digital platforms or financial services
• Proven ability to develop strategies, roadmaps and propositions in complex environments
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing partners and external relationships
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and delivering outcomes through cross functional teams
• Experienced in managing regulatory, risk and compliance obligations

You do not need to tick every box here to be considered! Above all we are looking for someone who embodies Kiwibank’s purpose and values, Ngā Kauwaka, and someone who thrives in a vibrant and inclusive work environment.

Ko tātou tēnei. Hei hāpai ake i a koe | This is us. Where you matter.

Making a difference for all Kiwi starts with making a difference for our people. Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work, this is Kiwibank. A place where you can belong and thrive; we are as ambitious as we are caring. We have big ideas and big plans. For you, for Kiwibank and for all Kiwi.