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Product Owner (Deposits/Payments) - Lisbon or Porto
BNP Paribas Wealth Management
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Posted 2 days ago
About this role
About the job * The mission of the Product Owner Payments / Deposits is to ensure that the target platform answers the Wealth Management (WM) business needs on this scope covering payments (Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) payments, Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) payments, direct debits, instant payments, verification of payees, Electronic Banking Internet Communication Standard (EBICS) flows), means of payments (checks, debit cards, credit cards) and deposits (term deposits, call deposits, fiduciary deposits) and to ensure that the Customer/Employee value of the Product is frequently and sustainably maximized in a continuous improvement perspective. She / he is responsible for managing the product backlog of her / his squad * Working in close collaboration with Wealth Management Information Services (WMIS), with Capgemini (the integrator) and Temenos (the software editor) the Product Owner (PO) is primarily responsible to provide clear business requirements and ensure that the designed solution is consistent with requirements for Wealth Management Information Technology Transformation (WITT) implementation * The Product Owner Payments / Term Deposits is part of the Operations tribe and report to the Operations tribe leader Your Main Activities Are * As a product owner, he is responsible for managing the Product backlog of the Squad * Provide the Squad with the Product Vision, and anticipate Customer/employee needs and Market evolutions so that we make the difference in time * Design the Product Stories/Features of the Product, ensure their appropriation and understanding by the team to allow a fast and quality delivery * Make the cut in Product Prioritisation, by ranking Stories/Features in the backlog for the next Sprints adopting a value-based prioritisation method to cover build, run and maintenance needs * Test the implementation of the Stories/Features for the Product Release, ensuring that delivery is viable from a Customer/Employee acceptance perspective * Analyse the Product Outcomes once released, based on Customer feedbacks and Business Metrics in order to ensure continuous improvement * Actively participate in the Life and the Ceremonies of the Teams he belongs to (Squad, Tribe and Chapter), constantly sharing our Agile Values and Principles * Mobilise and coordinate the relevant stakeholders within BNP Paribas (BNPP) WM (relevant experts across geographies) * Define and align internal stakeholders on the target setup * Participate to design sessions organised by Capgemini * Co-lead, with Capgemini, the design sessions ensuring objectives are reached while respecting the above mentioned guidelines * Work in close collaboration with other tribes and towers (in particular with Customer Lifecycle, Tax, Trading and Investment Services, Credit) in order to ensure a consistent design across the project when relevant * Prioritize works and planning jointly with the Capgemini lead * Ensure deliverable are consistent with expectations and provide sign off * Maintain procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) * Measure appropriation of processes by end-users and organise training for the latter’s * Ensure that regulatory constraints and reporting are correctly implemented in the processes and systems * Ensure that the control framework mitigates the risks identified, in collaboration with Operational Permanent Control (OPC) and Risk Profile and Skills to Success * Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance and Accounting * At least 5 years of Experience in Banking and Financial Operations, namely Payments or Deposits * Experience in Project Management/Consulting * Knowledge of Agile Methodologies * Knowledge of Financial markets - Equities and Bonds * Fluency in English * Ability to adopt and promote an Agile Mindset * Ability to manage a project * Personal Impact/Ability to influence About the Team * In the context of the 2025 strategic plan, WM has launched a major transformation in order to modernise its IT platform. This ambitious project consists in modernizing the backbone of our IT platform: replacement of our Core Banking System and upgrade of our Portfolio Management System; moving all our IT assets to the BNPP cloud; moving to a multi entity platform, that is, the same platform for all countries * This transformation is sponsored at the group level given the very high stakes it answers at WM level, it will ensure the sustainability of our platform for the decades to come, allow to reduce our cost to serve and improve our time to market for new products; at the Group level, it is an enabler for cross selling with other business lines such as Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB), Asset Management (AM) or BNP Paribas Securities Services (BP2S) * Beyond systems, this transformation requires deep changes in terms of front to back processes as well as mindsets and governance. Indeed, after years of customisation at country level, the project aims at aligning all countries around common processes. It is a mandatory pre requisite to implement a multi entity platform * To support its transformation journey, Wealth Management has adopted an Agile at Scale organization to support the implementation of key projects (WITT, Cube, Crystal), and to deliver continuous improvements of the products it encompasses in the long term LI-Hybrid Why joining BNP Paribas? BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner: * Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities; * Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses; * Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate. Our presence in Portugal In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates. Diversity and Inclusion Commitment BNP Paribas´ ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility - Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to: * Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees; * Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard. To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society. Remote Working Conditions At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices. Commitment towards work/life balance Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life. To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our [Employee Value Proposition](https://www.bnpparibas.pt/en/employee-value-proposition/) and our [Career path page](https://www.bnpparibas.pt/en/employee-value-proposition/career-path/). * Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. * In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.