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We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions-creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.\nOur Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth-turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.\nAbout Candescent\nCandescent is the leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions. We are transforming digital banking with intelligent, cloud-powered solutions that connect account opening, digital banking, and branch experiences for financial institutions. Our advanced technology and developer tools enable seamless, differentiated customer journeys that elevate trust, service, and innovation. Success here requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment, a client-first mindset, and a commitment to delivering consistent, reliable results as part of a performance-driven, values-led team. With team members around the world, Candescent is an equal opportunity employer.\nPRODUCT OWNER - Consumer\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking experienced Product Owners to help deliver on our product objectives and roadmaps. Product Owners are responsible for delivering product outcomes and functionality that meet customer and user needs. They translate product vision and insights into prioritized features and user stories, developed by their agile team of 8-10 members.\nThis role collaborates with Candescent clients and Product Managers to identify and prioritize requirements for enhancements to the Banking Platform. Product Owners also work with the Product Advisory Council, participating in user group discussions and presenting both strategic and tactical functionality. Additional responsibilities include release planning, product roadmap maintenance, and backlog grooming for assigned Candescent Banking Services initiatives.\nProduct Summary\nOur mission is to deliver a leading, end-to-end consumer banking experience through a mobile-first, intuitive, and secure digital platform that enables financial institutions to personalize and scale services to meet their customers' evolving needs\nWe will achieve this by designing and evolving the leading Consumer digital banking experience. We will focus on simplifying financial tasks, empowering users with insights and control, and giving financial institutions the flexibility to launch, manage, and grow their digital banking channel.\nWith personalized experiences, a best-in-class feature set, and continuous innovation, we will continue to future-proof our customers by leveraging emerging technologies and ecosystem advancements.\nKey Areas of Responsibility\nLead efforts to define specific functions, integration requirements, user experiences, and deployment strategies for delivery to both the company and market\nDevelop, shape, and refine user stories, problem statements, and acceptance criteria to ensure efficient and effective team consumption\nCollaborate with the broader product organization to ensure integration across all Candescent Digital Banking Technology products\nWork closely with the development team to ensure that delivered products meet specified requirements and are delivered on time and within budget\nDrive understanding of the work to be completed by the development team, supporting effective sprint sequencing and incremental delivery\nParticipate actively in scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, and demos\nMaintain functional quality by setting and evaluating expectations and acceptance criteria\nPresent and train internal customers on new platform features and services released in each version\nPrepare explanatory documentation for customers on existing and new platform functionality\nDocument business requirements using the company's software development tools and methodology\nProduct P&L and Pricing\nCollaborate with the Product Manager to manage product profitability and performance, ensuring alignment with short- and long-term product objectives and roadmaps\nProduct Strategy, Vision, and Planning\nGather customer and user needs, along with market research, to inform the product vision and strategy created by the Product Manager\nUse the product vision and insights to define product features and prioritize the team’s backlog\nCustomer Experience Research, Insights, and Execution\nDemonstrate a deep understanding of customers and users through the development of insights, including personas, journey maps, and product charters\nProduct Design and Development\nParticipate in PI (Program Increment) planning to prioritize the roadmap and inform team backlogs\nWrite and prioritize user stories based on business needs, user requirements, and technical feasibility\nContinuously refine the product backlog by analyzing value versus effort\nDefine acceptance criteria and validate that features and stories meet user quality standards\nDrive product development in collaboration with cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders (e.g., PMs, other POs, functions) to manage dependencies and resolve issues\nQualifications\nFintech/ Next Gen Mobile \nBachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience\n10+ years of experience in the finance industry, preferably with large-scale digital, online, or mobile banking applications for consumers or small businesses\nStrong understanding of complex business and technical problems\nProven experience delivering software products through the definition, design, and release cycle\nExperience with Agile/Scrum methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle\nFamiliarity with industry standards such as PCI, WCAG, and FFIEC\nStrong leadership, project management, time management, and problem-solving skills\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nDeep understanding of user and business needs to create and prioritize user stories that deliver value\nAbility to prioritize based on business value, user impact, and technical feasibility\nProduct Specific Qualifications / Skillsets\nDeep understanding of mobile best practices\nFamiliar with the benefits and limitations of React and React Native libraries\nExperience working on a consumer facing web or mobile application\nExperience working with a white-labelled product is desired\nStatement to Third Party Agencies\nTo ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. 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