Product Owner - Talent Community

Job Summary

At Portfolio+, we empower financial institutions with secure, scalable, and customer‑first solutions. As a proudly Canadian company, we’re at the forefront of open finance, delivering cutting‑edge cloud technology that simplifies operations, enhances security, and drives innovation. Our team thrives in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment where ideas matter, and impact is real. If you’re passionate about fintech, innovation, and making a difference, Portfolio+ is the place to build your career.

Responsibilities

• Product Backlog – Epics and User Story Development
  • Prioritize and consistently groom the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
  • Define, refine, and prioritize Epics, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria to provide the development team with clear, actionable tasks that meet the Definition of Done.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and the development squad to gather requirements, clarify expectations, and align sprint work with product vision.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring clear and consistent communication of product goals and progress.
  • Gather and prioritize stakeholder requirements, feedback, and expectations, integrating them into the product backlog.
  • Maintain oversight of sprints and initiatives, communicating impediments and successes to the governance board, and advocating for change management and continuous improvement.
• Sprint Planning and Review
  • Lead and facilitate sprint planning meetings, ensuring the team understands the highest‑priority items and has clear direction for the upcoming sprint.
  • Review sprint progress during sprint reviews, gathering feedback from the team and stakeholders to adjust priorities and refine the backlog.
• Product Launch and Sales/Marketing Support
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop and execute comprehensive product launch plans.
  • Provide product expertise and support, assist with marketing materials, sales enablement tools, and training sessions to communicate product features and benefits.

Qualifications

• Deep domain expertise in financial services and banking, with strong understanding of industry regulations, market trends, and customer needs.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear product requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.
• Experience with FinTech solutions, including digital banking, payments, lending, or core banking systems.
• Familiarity with software development practices and technologies.
• Demonstrated success utilizing Agile program management, estimation, and delivery methodologies.
• Working knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, and the Microsoft 365 product suite.
• Strong business sense and ability to align product decisions with overall company strategy.
• Understanding of applicable metrics that ensure product profitability and cost‑effectiveness.
• Deep understanding of customer behavior and requirements to drive user‑centric product development.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding and influencing cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience in leading product development from concept to launch.
• Strong decision‑making skills and ownership of product outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, including executives, customers, and end‑users.
• Facilitation skills for meetings and workshops.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve product‑related issues.
• Data‑driven decision‑making and effective prioritization.
• Experience navigating complex challenges and finding innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Dynamic, innovative team where your ideas shape sales strategy and market presence.
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid, remote, or in‑office) to support work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one, including health coverage, paid time off, and volunteer days.
• Competitive salary, annual bonus program, and participation in an employee stock option plan.
• Continuous learning opportunities, robust learning management system, and tuition reimbursement program.
• Tools and technology provided (laptop, headset, monitors) to set you up for success.
• Supportive environment that values growth, success, and contributions to our customers’ achievements.

EEO Statement

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals who can contribute to the continued diversification of our organization, including those from equity‑deserving groups that have been historically underrepresented in the workforce. In alignment with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Portfolio+ provides accommodation upon request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

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