SME Lending Senior Product Owner

What we do?

Aion Bank is a fully regulated European bank and credit institution that combines Vodeno's proprietary, private blockchain-based platform with its ECB banking license, balance sheet and regulatory and compliance expertise to offer a comprehensive suite of embedded banking products. 

Aion has a track record of delivering fully compliant embedded banking solutions to retailers, eCom/marketplaces, banks/neobanks and fintechs, creating a better customer experience that drives conversion, increases engagement and fosters loyalty. 

Aion Bank is currently active in Belgium, Germany, Poland and Sweden, including a  retail business in both Belgium and Poland. 

Our biggest strength is our people - a group of highly intelligent, creative, result-driven and ambitious individuals who always rise to the challenge. Together, we create a positive, energetic and fast-paced work environment. We stay professional in getting things done, but remember not to leave our passion and fun behind.

We are currently looking for a SME Lending Senior Product Owner ready to join our adventure and share our ambition.

What you will be doing?

Shape and drive our credit product roadmap for SME segment, aligning with strategic objectives

Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and customers, representing their needs and requirements to the development team.

Define and prioritise the product backlog based on business value and customer needs, working closely with the development team to ensure alignment with technical feasibility and delivery timelines.

Collaborate with the development team to ensure that requirements are clear and well-understood and that user stories are effectively broken down and estimated.

Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and goals to stakeholders and the development team.

Regularly review progress and adjust priorities based on feedback, performance, and changing business needs.

Actively seek out and incorporate feedback from stakeholders and customers to improve the product continuously.

Act as the final decision-maker on product features and priorities, balancing business goals, customer needs, and technical feasibility.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory requirements and best practices related to the product domain and make recommendations for improvements and new features

Facilitate communication and collaboration between stakeholders, the development team, and other cross-functional teams involved in the product development

Participate in product-related meetings, such as stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Ensure proper Software Development Life Cycle

Skills you should have

8+ years in digital banking or fintechs, blending financial, commercial and technical expertise

SME segment know how and experience with focus on lending and credit products for the segment

Analytical skills for market dynamics and quick learning ability for evolving regulations

Strategic planning skills, aligning decisions with long-term organisational goals

Demonstrated experience in managing product backlogs and prioritising user stories

Familiarity with JIRA for managing product backlogs

Knowledge of the product domain and economic, industry trends including relevant technologies and customer needs

Knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding credits and lending on Polish and EU market

Strong communication, networking, and information-gathering skills

Stakeholder engagement, team spirit, and assertive diplomacy for effective collaboration

High integrity, adaptability, and proactive mindset in handling multiple responsibilities

What we offer

You will get an opportunity to work in an innovative, digital bank applying state of the art approaches and technologies.
You will be provided an Individual Development Budget, dedicated to enhancing your professional skills.
If your role permits, we also offer flexible work location.
You and your closest family will be covered with VIP-level private medical care which includes dental treatment and a hospitalisation package. 
We care for our colleagues' well being, therefore we cover psychological consultations if you ever feel you need such support. 
Aion bank account without fee. 
We co-sponsor your Multisport card and cover 50% of its cost. 
You will work on computer equipment that delivers the best user experience — Apple MacBook. 
Our office in Warsaw offers healthy snacks throughout the day.

Our process

We keep our recruiting process simple. 
Step 1: Talk with one of our Recruiters about your to date experiences and ambitions
Step 2: Meet with your future Manager to deep dive on the role and our work environment
Step 3: Meet with the Head of Department 

Our note to you

Diverse teams really are the best teams. Research shows that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you're not 100% sure. We are interested in getting to know you and learning about what you bring to the table.

Please note that we may close a job posting early if we receive a large number of exceptional applications.

Good luck

About us

Read more about what we do on our LinkedIn profile.

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