Artificial Intelligence Product Owner

**Job Summary:**

The AI Product Lead will be responsible for leading the development and execution of AI-driven products tailored for the banking and financial services sector. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong product management skills, industry expertise, and a passion for leveraging AI to solve complex business challenges. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, designers, and business stakeholders, to deliver innovative AI solutions that enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and drive business growth.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Product Strategy & Roadmap:**

- Develop and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-driven solutions in the banking and financial services sector.

- Identify market opportunities and customer needs, translating them into product requirements and features.

- Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging AI technologies to inform product strategy.

2. **Product Development:**

- Lead the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.

- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and designers to define product requirements, prioritize features, and manage the product backlog.

- Ensure AI models and algorithms are effectively integrated into products, delivering measurable business impact.

3. **Stakeholder Management:**

- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including banking clients, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams.

- Communicate product vision, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in across the organization.

- Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously improve the product.

4. **Go-to-Market Strategy:**

- Develop and execute go-to-market plans for AI products, including pricing, positioning, and messaging.

- Work closely with marketing, sales, and customer success teams to ensure successful product launches and adoption.

- Monitor product performance and adjust strategies to optimize market fit and revenue growth.

5. **Compliance & Risk Management:**

- Ensure AI products comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards within the banking and financial services sector.

- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address potential risks and ensure ethical AI practices.

6. **Team Leadership & Development:**

- Lead and mentor a team of product managers, providing guidance and support to drive product excellence.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the product team.

**Qualifications:**

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

- 10+ years of product management experience, with a focus on AI-driven products and solutions.

- Strong understanding of banking and financial services, including core banking systems, payments, lending, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

- Proven experience in developing and launching successful AI products in a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for non-technical stakeholders.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

- Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools.

- Knowledge of AI/ML technologies, data analytics, and cloud computing.

**Preferred Skills:**

- Experience working with fintech companies or within a financial institution.

- Familiarity with AI ethics, explainability, and regulatory frameworks in the financial industry.

- Experience with customer journey mapping, user experience design, and customer-centric product development.