Product Owner

Job #: 1885 Pay Rate: Not Specified Job type: contractor Location: NYC, NY JD: • Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog for SWIFT payments and ISO20022 initiatives. • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine product requirements. • Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes, workflows, and data requirements related to SWIFT payments and ISO20022. • Gather requirements from business units and translate those to developers, architects, and testers. • Document functional requirements (in the form of user stories), analyze requirements in the context of software and processes. • Possess a deep understanding of SWIFT payments, ISO20022 standards, and related financial messaging protocols. • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies. • Conduct data analysis and coordinate with QA and UAT teams. • Work with development and support teams on production issues as needed. • Collaborate with the product/business team and end-users to deliver functionalities while maintaining quality. • Refine business requirements, prioritizing the product and sprint backlogs into actionable stories. • Act as a liaison between product teams, business users, and technical teams to deliver tangible outcomes. Top Skills: • Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in the financial services industry. • Strong knowledge of SWIFT payments and ISO20022 standards. • Experience with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Additional Details: Skillset match is top priority; there can be flexibility in location (NYC preferred, East coast acceptable). #J-18808-Ljbffr