Product Owner - Private Banking Systems

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to support digital business transformation initiatives within Private Banking. The role will focus on core banking systems, specifically around reporting, access, and platform capabilities, supporting both Change-the-Bank and Run-the-Bank activities. This is a non–front office role and requires strong collaboration across technology and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as Product Owner for key private banking systems, with a strong focus on reporting, access management, and platform enablement.
- Support both Change the Bank (transformation, enhancements) and Run the Bank (stability, optimization) initiatives.
- Work closely with digital business transformation teams to drive modernization and process improvements.
- Translate business requirements into clear, actionable product backlogs and user stories.
- Partner with technology, operations, compliance, and business teams to ensure effective delivery.
- Manage priorities, dependencies, and delivery timelines across complex initiatives.
- Serve as a key contributor to one of the bank’s critical applications used across Asia.
- Ensure solutions align with private banking regulations, controls, and best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

- Strong understanding of private banking domain, including systems and operational workflows.
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or Project Manager within banking or financial services.
- Solid understanding of banking systems, especially reporting and access-related platforms.
- Experience working on digital transformation programs.
- Strong technical knowledge, with the ability to engage deeply with IT and architecture teams.
- Equally strong business acumen to balance commercial and operational needs.
- Excellent communication skills; confident, assertive, and able to influence outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior and challenging stakeholders across regions.
- Experience working in or supporting Asia-based banking platforms is a strong advantage.