Key Result Areas:

1. Project & Product Delivery

• Collaborate with the Product Owner and technical teams to ensure adherence to project standards and communicate changes effectively.

  
  

• Work closely with Agile development teams, leading sprint events using your technical expertise.

  
  

• Design detailed solutions including functional specifications, user stories, interfaces, and workflows.

  
  

• Implementation of STP Solutions to reduce TAT.

  
  

• Manage the product backlog and roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

  
  

1. Dealing with Service Providers & Partners

• Explore and deploy developing trends in AI and Open Banking for Onboarding and portfolio monitoring action in Asset Portfolio
• API integrations with 3rd Party Service Providers to enhance existing as well as new journeys

1. End-to-End Journey Solutioning

• Develop comprehensive onboarding solutions for business banking, ensuring seamless integration and delivery.

  
  

• Move beyond backlog management to proactively create and optimize customer journeys.

  
  

1. Team & Stakeholder Management

• Manage a diverse team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and digital strategy.

  
  

• Engage stakeholders across regions to drive collaboration and strategic execution.

  
  

1. Educational Background

   
   

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Computer Science, or a related field.

  
  

• MBA or Master’s in digital finance is preferred.

  
  

1. Professional Experience

   
   

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Financial Services Innovation, Digital Banking, or Fintech.

  
  

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in SME Lending and Merchant Finance products.

  
  

• Strong track record of end-to-end project delivery, including solution design and execution.

  
  

1. Technical & Product Expertise

   
   

• Proven ability to gather and translate business requirements into actionable user stories.

  
  

• Hands-on experience in data engineering, data science, or software engineering.

  
  

• Technical background in development or testing is a strong advantage.

  
  

• Experience as a Proxy Product Owner or Product Manager for software products.

  
  

• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.

  
  

1. Leadership & Collaboration

   
   

• Strong negotiation, leadership, and collaboration skills.

  
  

• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities, with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders.

  
  

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player, individual contributor, and cross-functional collaborator.

  
  

• Ability to build trust and rapport, fostering a productive and inclusive work environment.

  
  

1. Analytical & Strategic Thinking

   
   

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

  
  

• Proven ability to think both strategically and tactically.

  
  

• Passionate about innovation, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

  
  

1. Technical Tools

   
   

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure platforms and tools.