Jr. Product Owner

Company Overview:

One Park Financial (OPF) is a leading Financial Technology company dedicated to empowering small businesses by connecting them with a wide variety of flexible financing and funding options. Our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the working capital they need to elevate their businesses to new heights. At OPF, we believe in working with high-performing individuals who are ready to play an integral part in our company's expansion. We know that our success hinges on our people, and we strive to enable them to do what they do best.

Why Join Us?

At OPF, we foster a dynamic and inclusive company culture that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. Our team is composed of passionate, driven individuals who are committed to making a difference. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of fintech.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our employees' growth with continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and career advancement paths.
• Supportive Culture: Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a real impact.
• Community Focus: Be part of a company that understands the importance of small and mid-sized businesses to their communities and the nation's financial health.
• High-Performing Team: Join a team of badasses who are committed to excellence and are integral to our company's expansion and success.

We are seeking a Product Owner to join our Product Team and drive the development and enhancement of our internal platforms. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Product and work closely with our Product Management and Development teams to ensure seamless delivery of proprietary software improvements, system optimizations, and third-party integrations. You will collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements, define user stories and epics, and support Agile development efforts. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment by improving internal systems, automation efficiencies, and overall platform functionality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and manage user stories and epics that clearly define business and technical requirements for development teams.
• Lead the requirements gathering and refinement process, ensuring that functional and non-functional requirements are clearly defined, communicated, and approved by stakeholders.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to ensure a smooth and efficient development process.
• Document integration requirements, workflows, and testing procedures, ensuring proper records are kept for future reference.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and post-release validation to ensure successful deployment of new features and system enhancements.
• Work closely with stakeholders across engineering, sales, marketing, customer success, finance, and executives for alignment on development priorities.
• Collaborate with the PMO on strategic planning, identifying opportunities that align with business objectives and improve system capabilities.
• Assist with product intake activities inclusive of evaluation, initial approvals, and placement.
• Assist with troubleshooting post-release issues for efficient resolution.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a Product Owner or similar role within an Agile/Scrum environment, ideally in Fintech or financial services.
• Demonstrated success in managing product development efforts, including feature enhancements, API integrations, and system automations.
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly developers, to ensure the technical feasibility of platform improvements.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable requirements.
• Analytical and innovative problem-solving abilities, coupled with a passion for continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.Experience with Atlassian suite products required (JIRA, Confluence, Trello, etc.)
• Familiarity with API integration tools or platforms (such as Postman or similar) is a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce is preferred but not required
• Scrum certifications preferred.

• Impactful Work: Shape our innovative Fintech platform, directly influencing how small businesses access funding.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a culture that values teamwork, open communication, and knowledge sharing.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a market-competitive salary with potential performance incentives.
• Benefits Package: Health insurance, paid time off, and additional perks relevant to your location.