Product Owner (Fintech)

TL;DR

Product Owner (Fintech): Driving backlog ownership, product discovery, and sprint execution for digital financial products within the hirify.global ecosystem with an accent on merchant integrations and cross-functional stakeholder management. Focus on translating complex business requirements into development-ready user stories and ensuring seamless delivery across web and mobile platforms.

Location: Must be based in Athens, Greece (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a leading fintech organization with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative software solutions to banks and financial institutions globally.

What you will do

• Own and prioritize the product backlog, aligning business goals with technical feasibility.
• Write clear, development-ready epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Act as the primary functional point of contact between Product, Technology, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and QA to translate business needs into product increments.
• Use data and user insights to identify friction points and drive platform efficiency.
• Monitor development progress and participate in all Agile sprint ceremonies.

Requirements

• BSc in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Management.
• 4+ years of experience as a Product Owner in fintech or financial services.
• Fluency in Greek and English (written and verbal).
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum and experience with Jira.
• Experience with APIs, backend-driven workflows, and web/mobile product development.
• Strong stakeholder management and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• CSPO or PSPO I/II certification.
• Experience in lending, payments, BNPL, or digital onboarding platforms.
• Experience working with merchant integrations or external partners.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, annual bonus programs, and meal vouchers.
• Private health insurance and comprehensive wellness support (nutritionist, workplace counselor).
• Modern facilities with onsite gym, restaurant, and wellness areas.
• Personalized annual learning and development plans with mentoring and coaching.
• Cutting-edge IT equipment and flexible work environment.