Join Our Mission to Build a 100% Digital Bank

Be a part of our innovative team as we create a fully digital bank that prioritizes customer interests. Our close-knit and fun-loving team comprises seasoned financial services professionals dedicated to building a bank from scratch, with a commitment to excellence in technology infrastructure, modern marketing, and customer experience.

Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $97,000.00 and $156,000.00, based on individual qualifications, experiences, and current market compensation. This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

A Unique Opportunity in a Stable Environment

We combine the flexibility and speed of a start-up with the stability and resources of being part of the SMBC Group (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation), the second-largest bank in Japan and the 12th largest globally, with operations in over forty countries. SMBC is committed to disrupting the US marketplace with groundbreaking products.

We Are Seeking Proven Marketing Leaders

Join our ambitious growth plans to propel us towards a national launch, supported by the necessary 'patient capital' to execute a multi-year plan. Be part of our journey to revolutionize banking.

Job Summary

The AI/ML Platforms and Services Product Owner supports the Head of Data & AI/ML Products in executing the data product strategy, vision, and roadmap.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Build, prioritize, and maintain a comprehensive product backlog for data solutions products.
• Collaborate with various roles across the business, from the executive team to data engineers.
• Assist in product and client roadmap planning.
• Advocate for a shift from rules-based to adaptive, AI-based solutions.
• Plan product release contents and timelines, drive execution to maximize value shipped.
• Work with product management to align team’s roadmap with the program vision and priorities.
• Analyze and translate client/business requirements into functional requirements.
• Validate software designs against requirements and communicate product dependencies and system limitations.
• Review and validate test cases to ensure design meets defined requirements.
• Improve systems by studying current practices and designing modifications.
• Set team goals and lead through the agile process, including planning, refinement, review, and sprints.
• Serve as the product expert supporting internal stakeholders.

Position Specifications

• 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination.
• 3+ years as an agile product owner.
• Dynamic, articulate, energetic personality with the ability to translate strategy into development plans.
• Proficiency interacting with executives, subject matter experts, and technology professionals.
• Ability to understand and solve problems with impactful solutions balancing effort and objectives.
• Strong people and communication skills to establish rapport across the company.
• Technical aptitude to work with cloud technologies, APIs, databases, and visualization tools.
• Experience driving solutions from concept to delivery.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Agile Project Management tools (VersionOne, JIRA).

Preferred Skills

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner in an Agile Scrum environment.
• 5 years performing Agile methodologies.
• Experience with databases, data engineering, data flow, and ML systems.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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