Sr. Product Owner

W2 ONLY, NO C2C 100% REMOTE, CST or EST HOURS Top Skill Detail: 1) Seasoned Product Owner with AI & Automation and digital projects who will be responsible for strategy, road mapping and vision 2) Contact Center Platform (Non-negotiable) 3) CRM + Agent Desktop, Analytics Description As a Product Owner specializing in Lending within the banking sector, you will lead the strategic design, development, and enhancement of lending products and digital capabilities. Operating as a consultant, you will partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and compliance functions to define product vision, translate business needs into actionable requirements, and ensure value delivery aligned with regulatory standards and customer expectations. Define and maintain the product roadmap for lending platforms (e.g., consumer loans, small business loans, commercial credit, mortgage). Conduct market, regulatory, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product growth and optimization. Advise banking clients on digital lending transformation, modernization strategies, and operational efficiency improvements. Facilitate alignment between business units, technology, risk, and legal teams. Lead workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and decision forums with senior stakeholders. Communicate vision, priorities, and progress clearly across both business and technical audiences. Advocate for intuitive, streamlined digital lending experiences across onboarding, underwriting, servicing, and collections. Leverage analytics and customer feedback to improve conversion, reduce friction, and enhance borrower engagement. 5-10+ years in banking, lending, or fintech; strong understanding of lending lifecycle. Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Consultant within financial services. Strong knowledge of lending regulations and compliance standards. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable product solutions Additional Skills & Qualifications Translate business objectives into clear and actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows. Prioritize backlog items based on business value, technical dependencies, and regulatory obligations. Collaborate with engineering, UX, and QA teams to ensure timely and high quality delivery. Ensure lending workflows comply with federal and state regulations (e.g., ECOA, FCRA, HMDA, AML/KYC). Work with risk officers to ensure lending products meet credit policy and compliance guidelines. Partner with audit and compliance teams during regulatory reviews and reporting cycles. Implement controls for data quality, customer protection, and loan decision making transparency. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.