Product Owner Banking Domain W2 Contract

Job Title: Product Owner Banking Domain

Locations: Columbia, SC Hybrid Must (Only Local Candidates near to Columbia)

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We are looking for a Product Owner with strong experience in the banking and financial services domain to drive product development and delivery for high-impact digital and data-driven initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and banking stakeholders to deliver valuable solutions aligned with business goals

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
  
• Define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Translate business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with development teams to deliver features on time and within scope.
• Lead sprint planning, reviews, and backlog grooming sessions.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal audit standards.
• Track product performance and make data-driven decisions to refine strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert in banking processes and digital transformation.

Required Skills & Experience:

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  5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in the banking/financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, digital banking, or core banking platforms.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Excellent skills in gathering requirements, writing user stories, and managing backlogs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.

Preferred:

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in regulatory/compliance projects, digital product modernization, or banking APIs.