Lead Product Owner – Reporting, Data Extracts & Core Banking | Canadian Credit Union Experience

Original job posting

Act as the Proxy Product Owner to define product strategy and manage the roadmap for reporting and data extract services within a core banking ecosystem. Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to translate regulatory and business requirements into actionable user stories and delivery priorities.

Job details

Position Details Position: Lead Product Owner – Reporting & Data Extract Services Location: Bedford, NS, Canada Engagement: Contract Mandatory Skills and Experience Strong Product Ownership and Business Analysis experience within the Canadian Credit Union ecosystem In-depth knowledge of Canadian Credit Union operations Strong understanding of Core Banking concepts Experience with customer/member lifecycle management, deposits, lending, payments, reporting, and profile management Strong knowledge of Reporting and Data Extract Services Experience with regulatory and third-party reporting requirements Hands-on experience with data mapping, business rules, validation controls, file specifications, reconciliation, and exception management Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, data lineage, data lifecycle, and master data concepts Experience with data integrations, ETL processes, and reporting solutions Strong experience in Product Vision, Roadmap Planning, and Backlog Management Expertise in requirements gathering, user story definition, acceptance criteria, and backlog prioritization Experience working in Agile delivery environments Strong experience with UAT support, business sign-off, release planning, and deployment readiness Excellent stakeholder management, communication, decision-making, and vendor management skills Key Responsibilities Act as the dedicated Proxy Product Owner for the assigned functional workstream. Collaborate with business stakeholders, Credit Union SMEs, architecture teams, vendors, and delivery teams. Lead requirements discovery, backlog refinement, prioritization, and roadmap planning. Translate business and regulatory requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria. Facilitate stakeholder workshops and drive functional decisions. Manage dependencies, risks, issues, and delivery priorities. Provide functional clarification and guidance to development, testing, and deployment teams. Support UAT, business validation, sign-offs, and release readiness. Ensure delivered functionality meets business, operational, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Functional Domain: Reporting and Data Extract Services The consultant will be responsible for defining product strategy, managing the roadmap, and delivering reporting solutions across the Core Banking ecosystem. Key areas include: Regulatory and Third-Party Data Extracts Core Banking Reporting Customer and Member Reporting Deposit, Savings, Lending, and Loan Portfolio Reporting Delinquency and Collections Reporting Financial, General Ledger, Transaction, and Payment Reporting Operational and Management Reporting Data Governance and Data Quality Data Accuracy, Integrity, Reconciliation, and Auditability Reporting Automation, Standardization, and Self-Service Reporting Experience with third-party partners such as Equifax, TransUnion, Verafin, CUMIS, and DOXIM will be highly valuable.

What you’ll do

Act as the Proxy Product Owner to define product strategy and manage the roadmap for reporting and data extract services within a core banking ecosystem. Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to translate regulatory and business requirements into actionable user stories and delivery priorities.

Requirements

Requires extensive experience in Product Ownership and Business Analysis specifically within the Canadian Credit Union ecosystem and core banking operations. Must possess deep expertise in data governance, regulatory reporting, and Agile delivery environments.

Listed skills

• Business analysis · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Product Ownership
• Business Analysis
• Core Banking
• Data Mapping
• Data Governance
• ETL Processes
• Agile Methodology
• Backlog Management
• User Story Definition
• Stakeholder Management
• UAT Support
• Regulatory Reporting
• Data Lineage
• Roadmap Planning
• Vendor Management
• Data Quality

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Technology