Controls Tech Product Owner: Agile Backlog & AI Delivery

Citi

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 195,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Technology Product Owner in the Controls Technology group. You will bridge business needs and engineering, maintaining a clear backlog, defining epics and acceptance criteria, and guiding delivery across sprints.

You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, SMEs, and UX to ensure compliant, high-quality software in a dynamic financial environment. You will lead agile ceremonies, drive quality, demonstrate new functionalities to stakeholders, and track post-launch outcomes to inform

Qualifications

8+ years in a technology-centric role within financial services
5+ years as a dedicated Product Owner in Agile/Scrum
Experience in Risk and Controls, Operational Risk, or Regulatory functions
Backlog management, writing user stories, and leading agile ceremonies
Certification in CSPO/A-CSPO/PSPO/SAFe POPM or CBAP desirable

Responsibilities

Own, refine, and prioritize the backlog two sprints ahead.
Translate complex requirements into epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Guide engineering teams through sprint planning and ceremonies to ensure clarity.
Demonstrate value with functional demos and collect feedback for improvement.
Track post-launch performance to inform future investment and decisions.