Product Owner

TechDigital Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to manage the product backlog for SWIFT payments and ISO20022 initiatives. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, conducting thorough analysis of business processes, and acting as a liaison between product teams and technical teams. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial messaging protocols and agile methodologies. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive impactful solutions in the financial services sector, while staying at the forefront of industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of SWIFT payments and ISO20022 standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the product backlog for SWIFT payments and ISO20022.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine product requirements.
• Conduct analysis of business processes and workflows.

Skills

Business Analysis

SWIFT Payments

ISO20022 Standards

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

Job #: 1885
Pay Rate: Not Specified
Job type: contractor
Location: NYC, NY

JD:
• Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog for SWIFT payments and ISO20022 initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine product requirements.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes, workflows, and data requirements related to SWIFT payments and ISO20022.
• Gather requirements from business units and translate those to developers, architects, and testers.
• Document functional requirements (in the form of user stories), analyze requirements in the context of software and processes.
• Possess a deep understanding of SWIFT payments, ISO20022 standards, and related financial messaging protocols.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.
• Conduct data analysis and coordinate with QA and UAT teams.
• Work with development and support teams on production issues as needed.
• Collaborate with the product/business team and end-users to deliver functionalities while maintaining quality.
• Refine business requirements, prioritizing the product and sprint backlogs into actionable stories.
• Act as a liaison between product teams, business users, and technical teams to deliver tangible outcomes.

Top Skills:
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of SWIFT payments and ISO20022 standards.
• Experience with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Details:
Skillset match is top priority; there can be flexibility in location (NYC preferred, East coast acceptable).