Credit Risk Product Owner

Temporary position for 15 months.

In the Risk Data Governance Administrative Department, you’ll be part of the team in charge of updating credit risk tools. As a Credit Risk Product Owner, you’ll be leading the short-term roadmap for four squads dedicated to rolling out a new behavioural risk rating model and implementing a risk rating calculation engine. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Define and promote the product vision, in addition to managing the backlog for the squads responsible for transforming the behavioral risk rating model.

• Work with development teams in agile mode, and clearly explain objectives, business rules and technical requirements.

• Conduct a preliminary needs analysis for the products you’re responsible for.

• Coordinate work with English-speaking suppliers and oversee the integration of PowerCurve/Fiserv.

• Prioritize features, define functional requirements and ensure ongoing support until delivery.

• Ensure the quality, consistency and alignment of products within the context of credit risk management.

• Help develop and conduct test strategies and test cases.

• Help develop and update policies, standards, models and programs that support the unit’s strategic mandates.

• Identify complex issues, carry out informed assessments and make strategic recommendations to back changing risk practices and market developments.

What we offer* 

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses  and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, math or statistics

• At least four years of relevant experience as a product owner

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Experience with development teams and ability to understand coding concepts

• Experience in multidisciplinary project management (IT, risk, business)

• Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with english-speaking partners, members and/or clients

• Proficiency in the agile approach

• Knowledge of risk management practices

• Knowledge of the PowerCurve application or risk rating calculation engine

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