Product Owner at Kforce Inc.

Tempe, AZ 85281

About the Job

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Product Owner in Tempe, AZ. Summary: The Product Owner is an Individual Contributor SME role that works with Financial Crimes teams on a wide range of initiatives focused on the build out and/or integration into the systems and business processes. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Act as Business Product owner
Collaborate with cross functional team members to align on business process design as it relates to solution definition
Provide input to status reporting for product side of project-oriented work efforts
Own or contribute to build out of business value stream roadmaps
Identify and define current 'As-Is' business processes and 'To-Be' business processes, conduct gap analysis, analyze requirements and deliver various project artifacts: User stories/Backlog/BRDS, Acceptance Criteria, Definition of Done, User persona, Visio screen mock-ups, Interface designs, Data Mapping and other functional configuration documentations, Conduct JAD sessions
Analyze requirements and deliver various artifacts if needed: Visio screen mock-ups, Interface designs, Data Mapping o Configure business workflows in Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications (OFSAA) 8.0.5 product and/or other platforms (if needed)
Participate in Product Increment Planning, sprint planning, and t-shirt sizing activities for assigned work area
Design and implement effective change management strategies and plans that include the communication strategy, education and training approach, resistance to change, sustaining change after implementation, measuring expected benefits and ROI
Configure and draft Business Architecture diagrams & workflows; Document and Execute UAT Test cases and Test scripts

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required
CAMS certification is highly preferred
5+ years of professional experience in Product owner/business analyst related to Financial Crimes, BSA and OFAC
Hands on knowledge in CIP, CDD, EDD, Customer Risk Rating, SAR filing, CTR, 314a, 314b, Transactions screening, PEP/Adverse Media party screening, etc.

Knowledge in Payments & Channels:

Business Systems Analysis knowledge in Agile framework & Agile tools; Have worked in the capacity of Product Owner; Experience in drafting backlogs, PI & sprint planning, burn down & burn up metrics, KPIs
Hands on experience in drafting Map & Gap analysis, Workflows & Wireframes, User Stories/Business Requirements, UAT, SQL queries, Data Mapping, Deployment plan, Business Roll Back plan, Change Management, Training
Advanced Business Systems Analysis experience
Experience working in Core Banking Systems, Payment Systems, Middleware and Transaction Screening Systems
Deep understanding of Commercial Banking operations is a must (e.g. key operating models, processes, and practices)
Demonstrate prior experience in developing seamless end-to-end digital solutions across organizational boundaries
Strong stakeholder management
Ability to bring waterfall teams to agile capabilities
Ability to standup and work with new scrum pods on new development projects
Must possess strong communication skills, exhibits business acumen and communication skills that includes verbal, written, and active listening

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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