Tech Product Owner Maia

Tech Product Owner
Maia
Maia, Porto District, Portugal

Universo is a financial institution leader in the issuance of credit cards in Portugal (“Cartão Universo”) with more than 1 million customers. It has the goal of disrupting the banking industry in Portugal by innovating in the area of consumer payments, credit and insurance.

Our clients are the stars that set our course and make our work shine.

Want to be part of our Universe?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Owner to lead the development and optimization of financial services products, ensuring they deliver value to customers and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will combine strong product management expertise with a deep understanding of financial services, particularly in credit management, loans, and insurances.

You will be responsible for:

1. Define and communicate the product vision aligned with the company’s strategic goals
2. Create, prioritize, and manage a detailed product backlog
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine features, define acceptance criteria, and ensure alignment with business objectives
4. Work closely with development teams to ensure timely and
   - quality delivery of product features
5. Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e. g. , sprint planning, daily
   - ups, reviews)
6. Partner with
   - functional teams, including engineering, marketing, sales, and compliance
7. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success and monitor product performance, user adoption, and market feedback

1. Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role in the financial services domain
2. Strong understanding of financial products such as credit management, loans, and insurance
3. Experience working in Agile environments and proficiency with tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure Dev
   Ops
4. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
5. Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable tasks

• Proficiency in
  - specific financial systems and regulatory requirements
• Experience in digital transformation or fintech environments
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards in financial services
• Background in user experience (UX) or customer journey mapping
• CSPO certification

1. Proactive and curious
2. Team-oriented and a clear communicator
3. Organized and
   - oriented
4. Reliable and ambitious

1. Flextime and a hybrid working model, allowing you to work smarter instead of longer
2. Professional growth – you will have a personalized training plan
3. A diverse and inclusive working community, where working together is not only a large part of our
   -
   - day, but one of the most important essentials of our Universe
4. Extensive senior management exposure