Product Owner

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.

Who are we?

The Accounting Team is an 800+ person global, diverse and award winning team, which partners with our business in investment banking and treasury finance to create products to delight our users through-out the value chain, starting in T+1 Product Control and providing the necessary information to the General Ledger from Transaction and Hedge Accounting. Within the Accounting domain we believe in and create opportunities to do things differently. With our Products, we focus on and embrace user-centric conversations and design, create the right outcomes to improve our users’ lives and their day-to-day activities.

What is the role?

This product role sits within the P&L tribe which is a part of the overall Accounting domain. You will have the opportunity to shape the P&L Business & Product vision that will enable happier users, business, and teams.

• This role would suit candidates with 8+ years of experience working as a Product Owner/Product Manager.
• Relevant domain expertise is desirable in Finance (Pnl, Accounting, Commercial / Investment Banking context) and AGILE ways of working and a strong ability to interact with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• A candidate who can demonstrate a keen interest in Product Management and a passion for helping our users will be important and an interest in Financial Service-related products is also an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with Product Management, Users, Business, Architecture and Agile Teams.
• Work within and collaborate with a global team of product owners. You will have responsibility for a key outcome or area of the P&L roadmap.
• Understand the needs and gains of our customers, the user journeys and be confident to present to stakeholders.
• Explore solutions working with customers and teams to generate options to maximize customer needs including associated costs and benefits.
• Define and shaping the Product Vision, Strategy, Roadmap and Backlog, crafting & elaborating the artefacts needed to create flow of value.
• Find creative ways to elicit needs and information in a global and remote working environment.
• Support the improvement of the team mindset and skills by mentoring and coaching them on product management best practices and product thinking.

Skills

Skills and experiences which are seen as being vital to the success of this role are:

• Suitable experience in finance / risk domain, including business processes, data and rules.
• Genuine passion about Product Thinking / mindset and a desire to do what is best for the End User / Customer, and Deutsche Bank
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a willingness to learn and pursue new opportunities.
• Operates in an accountable way that sets example to others and empowers them to succeed in their role.
• Experience with Product Management processes & techniques. Some examples include product vision & strategy, roadmaps, product analytics, user surveys, user interview, user experience testing, design and wireframing, impact mapping, story mapping, story writing & splitting etc.
• Working in Agile teams (Scrum / Kanban) and being able to work at scale in an Agile and distributed environment.
• Experience supporting and/or facilitating workshops, focus groups or forums.
• Ability to work globally across multiple locations and work independently.
• Good written, spoken, and interpersonal communication skills (inc documentation)

Other useful skills / experience

• Advanced data analysis skills including experience of tools like Excel, SQL, Python, etc. & experience in interpreting and working with data models.
• Knowledge/experience/exposure to Cloud Technology practices in particular GCP

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.
• Coaching and support from experts in your team.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid your progression.
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: we support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace with flexible Work from Home options.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.

Physically thriving we support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive

• Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones.

Socially connected: we strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and wellbeing.

• Kids@TheOffice - support for unexpected events requiring you to care for your kids during work hours.
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, employee sport clubs, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: we support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.