Business Analyst/Product Owner

Dexian; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking an experienced Business Analyst and Product Owner in Irving, TX, offering a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on bridging business needs with technology, emphasizing financial services, risk and compliance, and Generative AI capabilities.

You will shape product vision, manage backlogs, and ensure value delivery through agile collaboration. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in BA/PO roles within financial services, strong IAM and data governance knowledge, and excellent

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Solution Architect, or Product Owner in financial services.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Demonstrable domain expertise in Risk & Compliance (regulatory reporting, AML, KYC, market risk, credit risk, operational risk).
• Proven experience with Generative AI concepts and translating AI capabilities into business requirements.
• Solid understanding of enterprise data architectures, data governance, and SOA.
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles in enterprise systems.
• Extensive experience in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) with backlog management and user stories.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Bridge business needs and technology solutions, translating requirements into implementable features.
• Define the vision, roadmap, and features for products; ensure alignment with business goals.
• Manage product backlogs, write user stories, and define acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, architects, and cybersecurity teams in Agile settings.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels and drive priorities from conception to delivery.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences and influence decisions.

Skills

Generative AI

Risk & Compliance

Agile/Scrum

Product Owner

Stakeholder engagement

IAM

Data governance

Financial services

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Position: Business Analyst/Product Owner

Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid)

Contract position

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Business Analyst / Product Owner with a strong background in financial services, Risk & Compliance, coupled with a deep understanding of Generative AI capabilities. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions, particularly in areas involving enterprise data, identity and access management, and cybersecurity. This role demands an individual who can effectively engage stakeholders, influence decision-making, articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and work seamlessly with technology teams to drive priorities and deliver innovative solutions, often in an Agile environment. As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for defining the vision, roadmap, and features for products, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering maximum value.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Solution Architect, or Product Owner, with a significant portion within the financial services industry.

Demonstrable domain expertise in Risk & Compliance within financial services (e.g., regulatory reporting, AML, KYC, market risk, credit risk, operational risk).

Proven experience with Generative AI concepts, applications, and their potential impact on business processes; experience in translating AI capabilities into business requirements.

Solid understanding of enterprise data architectures, data governance, and service-oriented architectures.

Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles and their application in enterprise systems.

Extensive experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) with a deep understanding of Agile principles and ceremonies.

Proven experience as a Product Owner, including managing product backlogs, writing user stories, and defining acceptance criteria.

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Ability to work effectively with diverse technology teams (e.g., developers, QA, architects, cybersecurity).

Proactive, self-motivated, and forward-thinking with a strong ability to drive initiatives from conception to delivery.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.