Product Trainee Program

Avarda; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avarda in Gdańsk offers an 18-month Product Trainee Program in the Data Platform team. You will become part of a real product team from day one, learning from mentors and growing into a Junior Product Manager.

You'll gain broad exposure to data flows in banking, work with Analysts, Risk, Finance, and other teams across European markets, and develop products with real impact.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional.
• Degree in CS, Data Science, Engineering, IS, Mathematics, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Curiosity, drive, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Product Trainee Program to learn how data moves through banking systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Document data flows and create clear business requirements and product tickets.
• Support prioritisation and roadmap discussions with mentors.
• Bridge business needs with engineering teams to ensure value delivery.

Skills

Curiosity

Analytical thinking

English communication

Cross-country collaboration

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS / Data Science / Engineering / IS / Mathematics / Economics / Business

Tools

SQL

APIs

Dashboards

Databases

Job description

Build the data foundations behind modern banking

Are you curious about how data turns into products and decisions? Do you enjoy asking questions, understanding how things fit together, and working with different people to create better customer experiences?

At Avarda, we're looking for ambitious graduates and early-career professionals to join our 18-month Product Trainee Program in Gdańsk, within our Data Platform team.

From day one, you'll become part of a real product team, working alongside experienced Product Managers, data engineers, analysts, and business specialists. You'll learn by doing, contribute to meaningful work, take ownership of real initiatives, and gradually grow into the role of a Junior Product Manager with the support of an experienced mentor.

Throughout the programme, you'll gain a broad understanding of how data moves through a bank, from a customer action or card transaction, through core banking, payment and servicing systems, into trusted datasets that support reporting, analytics, and business decisions across our European markets.

Few people in a bank can explain that journey end-to-end. You will.

What You'll Work On

• How data flows through the bank
• Who depends on that data
• Why the data matters
• How to ensure the right things get built

During the programme, you'll:

• Learn how data is generated within core banking, payments, and servicing systems
• Work closely with analysts, Risk, Finance, and other business teams
• Understand how data is consumed across different markets and functions
• Participate in discussions with external data providers and partners
• Document data flows and business processes
• Write clear business requirements and product tickets
• Support prioritisation and roadmap discussions
• Help bridge the gap between business stakeholders and engineering teams

You'll also develop expertise in:

• Data governance and quality
• Privacy and regulatory requirements
• Banking and financial services data flows
• Automated decision-making processes, including:
  • Customer onboarding
  • Credit limit management
  • Fraud prevention
• Product management practices and stakeholder management

This Programme Is a Great Fit If You

• Enjoy asking questions until something complex finally makes sense
• Like structure, documentation, and bringing order to ambiguity
• Are comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Are curious about how regulation, customer needs, and technology come together
• Want to understand the "why" behind data requirements, not just what the system does

Who You Are

We're far more interested in your mindset and potential than whether you've done this before.

You’ll likely thrive here if you:

• Are naturally curious and enjoy learning new things
• Want to understand why things work the way they do
• Are comfortable navigating complex and evolving environments
• Enjoy understanding how systems, processes, and people connect
• Think critically and solve problems from multiple perspectives
• Challenge ideas constructively and evaluate trade-offs
• Take ownership and follow through on commitments
• Communicate clearly in English
• Enjoy collaborating with colleagues across multiple countries
• Are outcome-focused and eager to continuously learn and develop
• Have a genuine interest in digital products and data-driven decision-making

Nice to Have

Experience in any of the following areas is a bonus, but not required:

• AI tools and AI-assisted ways of working
• SQL, spreadsheets, dashboards, or other data-related tools
• APIs, databases, or system integrations
• Business analysis
• Product development
• Process improvement initiatives

Educational Background

You’re a recent graduate or early in your career.

Your degree could be in:

• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Engineering
• Information Systems
• Mathematics
• Economics
• Business
• Another relevant field

What matters most is your curiosity, drive, and willingness to learn.

What We Offer

• 18-month structured development programme
• Dedicated mentor and continuous coaching throughout the programme
• Real responsibility and meaningful work from day one
• Exposure to multiple product and data domains
• Collaboration across Avarda's European markets
• Hands-on experience in a modern banking environment
• Excellent opportunities to continue your career as a Junior Product Manager upon successful completion of the programme