Technology Product Owner – Controls Technology

Citi

. Create, refine, and prioritize the product backlog, keeping it transparent, understood, and ready at least two sprints ahead .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $114,720 - $172,080 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience as a Product Owner in Agile/Scrum environments, with a strong focus on managing product backlogs, writing user stories, and leading agile ceremonies. Possesses deep knowledge in Risk and Controls within the financial services industry, along with expertise in AI tools and their applications in product development.

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Product Backlog ManagementUser Story WritingAgile/Scrum MethodologyRisk And Controls ExpertiseStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

User Story DocumentationAcceptance Criteria DevelopmentAgile Ceremonies LeadershipRisk Mitigation StrategiesData Dependency ManagementGenerative AI UnderstandingAI-Enabled CapabilitiesTechnical Concept UnderstandingOperational Risk ManagementCross-Team Collaboration

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder EngagementTeam LeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceAI ToolsAgile Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPOA-CSPOPSPOSAFe POPMCBAP

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesOperational RiskRegulatory FunctionsControls TechnologyAgile MethodologiesSAFe AgileAI RiskGovernanceExplainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, refine, and prioritize the product backlog, keeping it transparent, understood, and ready at least two sprints ahead
Deconstruct complex business requirements into Epics, User Stories, and precise Acceptance Criteria
Serve as the engineering team's point of contact during sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and development
Partner with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document requirements and define solutions
Drive clear, testable acceptance criteria to reduce ambiguity and critical UAT defects
Conduct demos of new functionality, showcase delivered value, and gather stakeholder feedback
Track and report product performance post-launch
Liaise with business users, engineering teams, UX, and technology partners
Develop subject-matter expertise in assigned Controls Technology modules
Lead and contribute to agile ceremonies
Identify and manage cross-team and cross-platform dependencies, delivery risks, data dependencies, and integration challenges
Communicate priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery status to stakeholders and leadership
Develop an OKR-aligned culture around work purpose, risk, and dependencies
Use AI tools to accelerate requirements analysis, improve user story documentation, and enhance feature file generation
Drive risk mitigation strategies with leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in a technology-centric role within the financial services industry
5+ years as a dedicated, execution-focused Product Owner in an Agile/Scrum environment
Proven background in Risk and Controls, Operational Risk, or Regulatory functions
Deep, hands-on expertise in managing a product backlog, writing high-quality user stories and story maps, and leading agile ceremonies
Knowledge of SAFe Agile preferred
Strong ability to understand technical concepts and engage in detailed discussions with engineering teams on feasibility and solutioning
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of deliverables
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Finance
Industry-recognized certifications such as CSPO, A-CSPO, PSPO, SAFe POPM, or CBAP highly desirable
Expert-level proficiency with agile management software such as Jira and Confluence
Hands-on experience using AI tools within a software development lifecycle is a significant advantage
Strong understanding of Generative AI and Agentic AI concepts and their applications in a product context
Experience contributing to AI-enabled or data-driven capabilities
Experience partnering with data, engineering, and platform teams to integrate AI capabilities into risk and control platforms
Familiarity with AI risk, governance, and explainability expectations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays