Product Owner Expert (Core) – Ha Noi – GPBank

Overview of GPBank

On January 17, 2025, GPBank will transition its operating model to become a wholly-owned limited liability bank under VPBank. This marks a significant turning point, ushering in a new phase of development built on a strong financial foundation, modern technology, and a customer-centric approach. GPBank is currently fostering a professional and transparent work environment – one where each individual can maximize their capabilities and jointly create sustainable value.

 JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for owning and managing end-to-end Core Banking modules such as Customer Information File (CIF), Loans, Deposits, and Transactions. Act as the central point of coordination between business stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams to define, prioritize, and deliver product features. Ensure the product roadmap aligns with strategic business objectives, regulatory requirements, and the bank’s modern technology architecture, including microservices and API-first design.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

- Define and manage product backlog for core banking modules;

- Prioritize backlog based on business value, risk, and system dependencies;

- Work closely with BAs, Developers, QA, and DevOps to ensure timely delivery and quality.

- Participate in Agile events (Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective, etc.);

- Support development team in clarifying business logic and addressing issues;

- Communicate effectively with business units, testing teams, operations, and implementation partners;

- Act as a focal point for product requirements and feedback;

- Monitor implementation process and evaluate post-release effectiveness.

1.  Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field of study: or equivalent education, training & experience.

2.  Relevant Knowledge/ Expertise:

- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in Core Banking or financial enterprise systems;

- In-depth understanding of core banking domains such as Customer Information File (CIF), Deposits, Lending, and Financial Transactions, etc;

- Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups;

- Capable of translating business requirements into clear, structured user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting documents;

- Strong coordination and communication skills across cross-functional teams (business, technology, QA, DevOps);

- Proficient in using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, Visio, or equivalent for documentation and collaboration;

- Certifications such as PSPO I/II, CBAP, SAFe POPM, or PMI-ACP are advantageous.

3.  Skills:

- Ability in English reading and writing (mandatory), and speaking, listening (preferable);

- Teamwork, careful, attention to detail, logical thinking;

- Effective communication with technical and business teams;

- Communication, negotiation, and problem solving.

4.  Relevant Experience: 

- Banking domain experiences;

- Agile/Scrum experiences.

BENEFITS

- Attractive income, competitive salary and bonuses based on performance.

- Bonuses for holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year) as per the bank's policies at different periods.

- Access to preferential loan programs according to the bank's policies at different periods.

- Generous annual leave based on job level, with eligibility for summer vacation benefits.

- Insurance benefits as required by law.

- Opportunity to participate in training courses based on the training framework for each position.

- Working hours: Monday to Friday.

- Dynamic and friendly work environment with ample opportunities for training, learning, and development; participation in various exciting cultural activities (sports competitions, talent shows, team building activities, etc.).