Technical Product Owner

We are looking for a skilled Technology Product Owner, to lead our Financial Crime Technology team. You will be pivotal in shaping the technical roadmap and managing the product backlog to protect our customers and the bank from financial crime.

You will collaborate closely with various teams, including Financial Crime, Data Platforms, and Engineering, to enhance our detection systems and ensure they meet strategic and regulatory needs. You will bring a wealth of experience in the AML/CTF and Financial Crime landscape, a strong understanding of big data environments, and proven experience in a Technology Product Owner role.

If you are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a passion for technology, we would be delighted to hear from you.

In this role you'll get to…

• Define and execute a robust technical roadmap for Financial Crime platforms, aligning engineering efforts with business strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the continuous improvement of Financial Crime platforms and oversee system health and the requirement for low-latency / high-accuracy processing.
• Own and prioritise the product backlog translating high level business requirements into detailed user stories.
• Partner with Financial Crime, Data Platforms and Engineering teams to ensure technical changes are operationally viable, meet compliance requirements and align with the technical roadmap.

What you'll bring to the role

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Experience within the AML/CTF and the Financial Crime prevention landscape with a deep understanding of platforms used to support Know Your Customer (KYC), Sanctions Screening and Financial Crime detection.
• Experience with big data environments with a strong understanding of data pipelines, data quality and lineage standards.
• Experience in a Product Owner or similar role, with a strong understanding of Agile principles, backlog management, and roadmap development.
• Familiarity with the Australian financial services regulatory landscape is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

So, why work with us?

• Want big impact that matters? Here, you'll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.
• Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you - and that gets more and more diverse every day.
• Want career opportunity AND flexibility? Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand.

You'll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life. We offer flexible work options that put our people first.
• Health and well-being support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members.
• Take your learning to the next level through opportunities like our corporate university ‘BEN U' or at an external provider of your choice.

We're making better, bigger. And we'll get there with you

Could you be our newest team member? Now's the time to set your sights even higher - on the future you and the future career you deserve. Please note shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date, so don't delay apply now!

If you're already part of Bendigo Bank (including Community Banks), you'll need to apply through People Hub to submit a valid application. We're keen to support you with the next step in your career.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

Still in two minds?

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don't tick every box we still want to see your application!

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