Product Owner

Product Owner
Project/Client: Fintech
Location: Baltic states
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Meridian Softworks client is looking for an experienced Product Owner to join the team under a B2B (business-to-business) contract. The role is focused on fintech product development in payments and digital banking, including internet banking, core banking, PISP, and open banking services. You will drive product prioritization, manage requirements, and ensure alignment between business goals, stakeholders, and delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities:
– Own and manage the product backlog for payments and digital banking solutions
– Define, prioritize, and clarify business and product requirements
– Align product development with business goals and stakeholder expectations
– Support delivery of solutions related to internet banking, core banking, PISP, and open banking
– Collaborate with IT, business, and product teams throughout the delivery lifecycle
– Ensure clear communication, requirement visibility, and prioritization across teams
Must-Have Requirements:
– Proven experience as a Product Owner or Senior Business Analyst in FinTech, payments, or digital banking
– Good understanding of payment systems, payment flows, and financial product development
– Exposure to PISP, open banking, internet banking, and/or core banking systems would be beneficial
– Basic understanding of ISO 20022 and XML-based messaging
– Experience working with APIs, including REST, SOAP, webhooks, or similar integration methods
– Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards such as PSD2, GDPR, PCI-DSS, AML, or comparable frameworks
– Ability to support backlog management, prioritization, and requirements clarification
– Good stakeholder management and communication skills
– Experience working in Agile/Scrum or comparable delivery environments
– Professional working proficiency in English
Nice To Have:
– Experience working with multiple banking or payment platforms
– Background in migration, integration, or modernization projects
– Experience collaborating with distributed delivery teams
Note: Only candidates who are selected to proceed to the next stage will be contacted