Product Owner - Banking and Financial Services

What are we looking for?

Are you driven by innovation and ready to create the future of banking? At GFT, we're teaming up with DKB Bank to launch a tech hub in Valencia, focused on developing sustainable, next-generation software. Be part of a pioneering team that will reshape the banking industry. If you’re looking for an exciting challenge and the chance to grow your career, we want to hear from you

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Your main responsibilities will b

• e:
  
  Define and Prioritize Product Features: Clearly define, prioritize, and manage the development of IT products and features to align with business objectives and deliver exceptional user experie
• nces.Translate Requirements into Specifications: Convert high-level business requirements into detailed specifications and actionable user stories, ensuring clarity and focus for the development
• team.Develop and Execute Product Roadmap: Create and maintain a product roadmap that reflects customer needs, market trends, and business priorities, with a strong emphasis on speed to ma
• rket.Lead Sprint Planning and Execution: Facilitate sprint planning sessions, set priorities, and ensure alignment with the product roadmap to drive efficient and effective product develop
• ment.Monitor and Optimize Development Progress: Track the progress of product development, making data-driven adjustments and decisions to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality stand

ards.

Required

• Skills:
  
  Proven Experience: 4-5 years of experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in Agile software development envi
• ronments.Experience within the banking or financial services industry, particularly with asset management systems, is adva
• ntageous.Agile Methodologies Expertise: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies with hands-on experience using Agile tools like JIRA to effectively manage and execute developmen
• t cycles.Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with banking operations and asset management systems is a plus, with a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in product dev

elopment.

Prefer

• red Skills:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a r
• elated field.Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar Agile certification
• s are a plus.Language Skills: Fluency in English (at least B2) is essential. Proficiency in Germ
• an is a plus.Strong Team Player: Demonstrates the ability to excel in collaborative environments, effectively working with geographically distr
• ibuted teams.Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Possesses solid analytical abilities and problem-solving skills to address complex issues and deliver high-impa

ct solutions.

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  Soft skills:
  
  Strong Team Player: Excels in collaborative environments, effectively working with geographically distributed teams and fostering a culture of trust
• and cooperation.Proactive Communicator: Clearly articulates ideas, decisions, and strategies, ensuring alignment and understanding across
• all stakeholders.Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Applies solid analytical abilities to identify and address complex issues, suggesting effective mitigating and con
• tingency actions.Results-Oriented and Delivery-Focused: Committed to achieving operational excellence by prioritizing tasks that drive the most value and ensuring
• timely delivery.Adaptable and Flexible: Quickly adjusts to changes, continuously improving processes and embracing new approaches to enhance
• product outcomes.Well-Organized and Time Management: Demonstrates strong organizational skills, manages time effectively, and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines a
• nd drive results.Innovation and Creativity: Contributes to innovative thinking and brings fresh ideas to improve product features and overall

user experien

• ce.
  
  What we offer:
  
  Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Option to work in a hybrid/remote setup, flexible schedul
• e, and short Fridays.Training and Development: Personalized plan a
• nd training programs.Social Benefits: Meal vouchers, life insurance, t
• elecommuting support.Flexible Compensation: Adapted to your needs (health insurance, childcare, tra
• ining, among others).Relocation Package (if applicable): Financial support, guidan
• ce, visa sponsors
• hip.Referral Program.Wellness Program: Nutrition, Physical, Mental. Discounts for Wellhub. Free psycholog
• ical support service.Life at GFT: Smart offices, events, value awa
• rds, inspiring talks.Internation

al Corporate Culture.

At GFT, we consider diversity as one of our main pillars, and we foster an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect. We offer equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, cultural background, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilit

y or religious beliefs.
GFT has drafted and registered an Equality Plan that outlines the measures to be taken with the aim of achieving equal treatment and opportunities between women and men within the company, and eliminating, if present, discrim

ination based on gend