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This position is within the GRC Platform and Capabilities team within Global Risk and Compliance Line of Business. The Product Owner position will assist in providing day to day strategic support and function as the primary point of contact owning the vision and roadmap of technology products and platforms for the Global Risk and Compliance organization. Particular focus would be on new product development, risk management initiatives, process control and improvement and end user experience. This is a highly visible and strategic position within the company.

Responsibilities

Own User Stories end-to-end. Collaborate with both business partners and technology partners Collaborate with technology partners in defining design and detailed work plans Be a storyteller and clearly articulate the why, what, and how of the product or feature Maintain an active product backlog that closely aligns with the strategy and roadmap Work closely with the technology team to develop, test and deliver the defined user stories for the platform features and demo/prototyping in a rapidly iterative development cycle. Ensure that the appropriate tracking and reporting is in place to monitor performance post launch to evaluate future investment. Identify opportunities to test, learn, evaluate results and recommend next steps Support and implement agile principles. 

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of Product Ownership experience driving product development in an iterative approach A good balance of Financial Crimes business acumen and technical knowledge and a track record of achieving key business results Must have the ability to “connect the dots” between different requirements of different stakeholders An established background in launching software or services in partnership with engineering teams and high degree of proficiency in prototyping, iterative development, Agile, and SAFe principles Strong communication skills with the ability to influence others through partnerships Must possess a growth mindset and creative thinking skills Have intellectual curiosity and be a quick learner Build empathy with customers and end users knowing that the impacts of their work can be felt across multiple entities Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred

Salary Range: $60,000.00 to $110,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

Competitive base salaries  Bonus incentives  6% Company Match on retirement savings plan  Free financial coaching and financial well-being support  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits  Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need  20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy  Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)  Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program  Career development and training opportunities

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We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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