Senior Product Owner-Financial Services
Valu
Senior Product Owner-Financial Services
Valu
Egyptian BNPL and consumer finance platform
Roles and responsibilities
⁃ Assist/prepare high quality BRDs, SRS related to the product that reflect business requirements with prioritized features
⁃ Building the entire product backlog with continuous maintenance in-terms of the requirements or the priority
⁃ Assist in supporting the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.
⁃ Assist in providing project level analysis producing required project analysis documentation (business requirements, scope matrix, use cases, sequence diagrams, future state proposals, UAT plan)
⁃ Identify improvement opportunities (proactive and reactive)
⁃ Ability to analyze and synthesize business requirements, including recognizing patterns and conceptualizing processes.
⁃ Serve as an integrator between Business and Tech to assist and gather business requirements needed for system modifications, enhancement, and implementations.
⁃ Assist in planning testing activities.
⁃ Solicit customer feedback, report software bugs, and pass these on back to engineering for subsequent build / release cycles, as the product stabilizes, and then matures.
⁃ Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA), developers/ engineers and architects to align solutions, identify dependencies, and ensure functional results.
⁃At least 3-5 years of experience in previous Business Analysis or product owner roles
⁃ Banking or Fintech experience is a must
- Previous experience in CRM/ERP implementation will be a plus.
- Previous experience in core banking system implementations/migration will be a plus.
- Experience preparing and/or executing business and technical requirements and specifications.
⁃ Highly proficient technical writing capabilities
⁃ Experienced with working and managing external vendors
⁃ Familiar with RFPs
⁃ Advanced level computer experience, including skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio, is necessary.
⁃ Willing to travel
⁃ This position requires excellent communication, organizational, customer service and problem-solving skills.
⁃ Ability to work independently with no or minimal supervision and in a team is vital.
⁃ Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines and present a professional demeanor is essential.
⁃ Proven ability to respond to different organizational situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude is necessary.
⁃ Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values are key attributes.
⁃ In addition, organizational and problem-solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.
⁃ Experienced with wireframing tool
- Experience with Analytics tools and user/product metrics/insights.
- Experience with O365
⁃ Proficient in English (verbal and written)
Valu is a Egyptian fintech offering Buy-Now, Pay-Later financing and a wide suite of financial services, including investments, savings, a prepaid card, and a co-branded Visa card. Its BNPL lets customers buy goods and services and pay over installments up to 60 months, often with little to no down payment, funded through consumer interest, merchant fees, and partner rebates. Valu operates through a network of more than 6,000 retailers and 1,500 websites/apps, and has grown profitable, reporting net profit of EGP 423 million in 2024. Its goal is to broaden financial inclusion in Egypt by making credit easier to access while maintaining market leadership and profitability.
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