Technical Product Owner

The Value Maximizer; South Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in South Carolina is looking for a Technical Product Owner to lead product management efforts in Financial Services, Banking, or Wealth Management. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in product ownership and a solid understanding of financial products. Responsibilities include defining product strategy, collaborating with development teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and engaging with stakeholders. Strong communication and technical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Product Ownership or Business Analysis within Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of financial products and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent skills in writing user stories and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize product backlog aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for technical specifications.
• Own the entire product lifecycle from ideation to maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to gather requirements.

Skills

Product Ownership

Business Analysis

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Tools

API design

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Job description

Job Title: Technical Product Owner

Location: [Insert Location]

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Product Owner with strong experience in Financial Services, Banking, or Wealth Management domains. The ideal candidate will bridge business needs and technical execution, ensuring delivery of high-quality products that meet regulatory and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize product backlog aligned with business objectives and technical feasibility
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Own end-to-end product lifecycle: ideation, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and security standards
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and communicate progress
• Drive API integration and backend system enhancements for financial platforms
• Monitor KPIs and product performance to inform future roadmap decisions

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Product Ownership or Business Analysis within Financial Services, Banking, or Wealth Management
• Strong understanding of financial products, payment systems, and regulatory frameworks
• Technical proficiency in:
  • API design and integration
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to write clear user stories and acceptance criteria

Preferred Skills

• Experience with digital banking platforms, wealth management tools, or trading systems
• Familiarity with data security, authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, microservices architecture