Technical Product Owner for Compliance & Regulation Squad

About the Role

Are you a technical strategist who thrives at the intersection of complex fintech architecture and high-stakes regulatory compliance? We are looking for a Technical Product Owner for Compliance & Regulation Squad to take ownership of the BaaS regulatory framework and ensure operational integrity. In this role, you will manage the technical backlog for security and regulatory infrastructure, acting as a key bridge between the Core Banking engine and global compliance partners.

About the Client

Our partner is a dynamic tech company building cutting-edge product engineering across Fintech, iGaming, and Marketing. They specialize in turning innovative ideas into high-performing engines and launching them at absolute scale. As their exclusive recruitment partner, Lionhires manages their full-cycle talent acquisition, connecting top-tier tech talent with this rapidly growing team.

Location: on-site in Valencia, Spain. The relocation support will be provided if needed.

What You Will Do

• Backlog & Strategic Alignment: Own and prioritize the Compliance backlog based on critical business objectives and Global OKRs. Partner with the Product Manager to translate company strategy into actionable technical milestones.

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• Technical Integration Oversight: Act as the primary technical resource for integrations with Identity (KYC), Risk scoring, and AML tools. Manage technical dependencies with the platform and third-party providers.
• Advanced Requirement Engineering: Gather and verify functional/non-functional requirements. Build and maintain Epics and Stories with a heavy focus on Financial Edge Cases (e.g., sanction hits, failed KYC loops, or suspicious transaction patterns).
• Regulatory & Security Compliance: Ensure every feature satisfies international standards, including PSD2/3, DORA, and PCI-DSS. Act as a mediator to ensure the "User Golden Path" never bypasses mandatory security checks.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Liaison: Serve as the central technical link between the Engineering team, the CISO, and external vendors. Secure approvals for data privacy and security architecture decisions.
• Sprint Execution & Quality: Define sprint objectives and approve all product increments. Ensure every release—from backend API to frontend UI—meets our platform’s rigorous security and audit logging standards.
• Incident & Change Management: Proactively manage change requests for security patches and regulatory updates. Define "Acceptance Criteria" that mandate strict audit-trail documentation and security validation.
• Operational Guidance: Provide subject matter expertise to internal teams. Oversee technical operational tasks, such as whitelisting processes and system permission architecture.

What You Bring

• Experience: 3+ years as a Technical PO, Business Analyst, or System Analyst in Fintech, BaaS, or RegTech.
• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of the DORA framework, ISO 27001 principles, and the technical lifecycle of KYC/AML/CTF workflows.
• Technical Skill Set:
• API & Data: Proficient in documenting/testing RESTful APIs and webhooks; solid understanding of backend architecture and data flow.
• Modeling: Ability to create and interpret UML and BPMN diagrams for complex money and data movements.
• Lifecycle: Expert-level knowledge of the full requirements lifecycle in a high-stakes environment.
• Analytical Decision Making: Ability to synthesize complex information from third-party APIs to make logical, rapid decisions during technical conflicts or security incidents.
• Leadership & Vision: Proven ability to lead a cross-functional squad (Node.js, QA, Data) through influence and technical authority rather than direct reporting lines.
• Agile Mastery: Deep experience in Scrum/Agile, specifically managing high-velocity delivery with significant third-party dependencies.

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• Communication: Advanced English (written and spoken). Ability to translate "Regulation-speak" into "Developer-speak" and vice versa.

What's in It for You

• Financial Growth: Highly competitive salary with structured annual compensation reviews.
• Full Relocation Support: A complete relocation package including covered flight tickets and a 2-week hotel stay upon arrival.
• Legal Peace of Mind: Official EU/Spain employment contract, including registration and support for your family members.
• Work-Life Balance: 23 working days of paid annual vacation to ensure you rest and recharge properly.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities, challenging tasks, and language development support with partial class compensation.
• Culture & Community: Vibrant team-building activities, custom birthday gifts, and access to our upcoming Social Club featuring over 50 events per year.