Product Owner

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Nedbank Full time

**Requisition and Talent Acquisition Consultant Detail**
- REQ 124530 - Twanette Coetser- Closing Date - 8 June 2023**Cluster & Location**
- Total Business Banking and Retail - Business Transformation COO Office- 135 Rivonia Road, Sandton- Hybrid- Career Stream- Product and Regulatory**Job Purpose**
- We have an opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Risk and Compliance Agile Product Owner to be the “bridge” between Risk Management, Compliance and the product development team.- This role will play a crucial role in ensuring our products meet Regulatory requirements within Fraud and Compliance (AML) while maintaining agility and innovation.- You will be joining a team that operates in a dynamic, fast paced environment working closely in cross functional teams that require self-motivation, multi-tasking, and the ability to work under pressure.**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with risk management teams, compliance officers, product development teams, and stakeholders to understand and prioritize risk and compliance requirements.
- Analyse regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies to identify and define risk and compliance needs for product development.
- Create and maintain a prioritized product backlog containing risk and compliance-related features, user stories, and tasks.
- Translate risk and compliance requirements into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria for implementation by the development team.
- Prioritize risk and compliance-related backlog items based on impact, urgency, and business value.
- Plan and estimate the implementation of risk and compliance-related features within the agile framework.
- Work closely with the development team during sprints to provide clarifications, answer questions, and make risk and compliance-related decisions.
- Serve as a communication link between risk management, compliance teams, and the development team, providing updates on progress, challenges, and potential impacts.
- Continuously seek feedback and identify areas for improvement in risk and compliance practices within the agile development process.
- Minimum Experience Level- 3- 5 years' experience in a Product Owner role in an Agile Context a must, with a proven track record in a risk and compliance domain.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in a Business Analyst / Strategic role with a focus on Business Strategic Initiatives.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and experience working in an agile development environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Diligence and a commitment to delivering high-quality products that meet risk and compliance requirements.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Risk Management, Compliance, Business, Computer Science) or equivalent work experience.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) are a plus.
- Technical / Professional Knowledge- Governance, Risk and Controls
- Relevant regulatory knowledge
- Change management
- Client service management
- Communication Strategies
- Diversity management
- Business administration and management
- Stakeholder management
- Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms
- System Development Life cycle(SDLC)
- Influencing
- Organisational structure
- **_Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566_


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